Yesterday, the Senate passed Senate Bill 78.  This bill does nothing to prevent crime and instead targets law-abiding gun owners, possibly already suffering from the acts of criminals.  It now goes to the House for further consideration.  Please contact your state representative and ask them to OPPOSE SB 78. Senate Bill …

This week, the Senate passed two anti-gun bills. They will now go to the House for further consideration. Senate Bill 301, sponsored by Karl Rhoads (D-13), bans all magazines capable of holding more than ten rounds. The legislation fails to protect magazines that are already lawfully owned, requiring destruction, surrender, or alteration. Senate Bill …

Yesterday, the House Criminal Justice Committee advanced House Bill 786. It now goes to a House Finance Subcommittee for further consideration. In addition, the Senate Finance Committee will hear Senate Bill 765 on Tuesday, March 16th. Please contact committee members and ask them to SUPPORT House Bill 786 / Senate Bill …

Today, the House passed House Bill 134 by a vote of 72-44. The bill expands the ability of citizens to defend themselves and their loved ones while attending religious worship. This is similar to the Senate Bill 43 that the Senate recently passed. House Bill 134 allows law-abiding citizens who hold a concealed handgun …

On Thursday, March 11, the Senate Law & Public Safety Committee will hold a hearing on S.568.  The bill, by Sen. Fred Madden (D), would require that “certain law enforcement officials be notified when a person applies to the court to have a mental health record expunged for the purposes …

Yesterday, two anti-gun measures were not brought up on the floor before the official deadline to pass.  Senate Bill 5078 and House Bill 1283 failed to get passed out of their chamber of origin and are considered dead for the session. Senate Bill 5078, bans the manufacture, possession, sale, transfer, etc., of magazines …

Yesterday, the House passed House Bill 52 by an overwhelming majority of 124-32, to ensure law-abiding citizens may carry firearms for self-defense on public transit. It now goes to the Senate for further consideration. Please contact your state senator and ask them to SUPPORT HB 52. House Bill 52, sponsored by Representative Adam …

Today, the South Dakota Senate passed important self-defense legislation, House Bill 1212, by a 21 to 14 vote.  The pro-gun measure now heads to the desk of Governor Kristi Noem, who supports the measure.  Please contact Governor Kristi Noem and ask her to sign House Bill 1212 into law. House Bill …

Last night, the Senate Judiciary Committee passed anti-gun Senate Bill 78.  This measure does nothing to prevent crime and instead targets law-abiding gun owners, possibly already suffering from the acts of criminals.  Please contact your State Senator and ask them to OPPOSE Senate Bill 78. Senate Bill 78 victimizes gun owners who suffer loss …

The House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee passed House Bill 477 by a voice vote to create a new lifetime carry permit option for state residents. Unfortunately, Rep. Harry Shiver (R-64) made an amendment to increase the cost from $200 to $500. This is an attempt by the sheriffs to …