Concealed Pistol Permit Information

A temporary permit to carry a concealed pistol may be issued within five (5) business days of application, provided all eligibility requirements are met and no disqualifying information is found during the background check.

✅ Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for a concealed pistol permit in Hughes County, applicants must:

• Be a resident of Hughes County

  • Must have physically resided in Hughes County for at least 30 days prior to applying

  • Driver’s license must show a Hughes County address

• Be 18 years of age or older

• Have no felony convictions or crimes of violence

  • This includes pleas of guilty, nolo contendere, or convictions

• Not be habitually intoxicated or under the influence of drugs

• Have no history of violent behavior

• Have no recent mental health disqualifications

  • Must not have been found to be a “danger to self” under SDCL 27A-1-1 in the past 10 years

  • Must not be currently adjudged mentally incompetent

• Have no disqualifying offenses within the past 5 years under:

  • SDCL Chapter 23-7 – Firearms Control

  • SDCL Chapter 22-14 – Unlawful Use of Weapons

  • SDCL Chapter 22-42 – Controlled Substances and Marijuana

  • Simple Assault or Domestic Assault (misdemeanor or felony)

  • Must not be currently under indictment for any such offense

⚖️ State and Federal Law Compliance

All permit applications are evaluated in accordance with South Dakota state statutes as well as applicable federal laws and regulations governing firearms and concealed carry eligibility.

🚫 False Information Warning

Providing false information or submitting false evidence of identity in your permit application is a Class 6 felony (SDCL 23-7-12).

Penalties include:

• Up to 2 years imprisonment

• Up to $2,000 in fines

This includes falsifying your place of residency or identity.

📝 Permit Application Process

1. Submit Your Application

   • Apply in person at the Hughes County Sheriff's Office

2. Background Check

   • Your application will be reviewed and a background check conducted

3. Temporary Permit Issuance

   • If approved, you will be contacted within 5 business days (unless fingerprinting is required) to return and:

     • Sign your paperwork

     • Receive your temporary permit

4. Laminated Permit

   • Your official laminated permit will be mailed to you by the South Dakota Secretary of State’s Office

   • Valid for 5 years from the date of issuance

🔔 If you do not receive your laminated permit within 60 days, please contact the Secretary of State’s Office at (605) 773-3537.

📚 Types of Concealed Carry Permits

South Dakota offers three types of concealed pistol permits.

For more information, request a permit information booklet from:

South Dakota Secretary of State’s Office

📍 500 E Capitol Ave, Pierre, SD 57501

📞 (605) 773-3537

🎯 Enhanced Concealed Carry Permit

To obtain the Enhanced Permit, you must complete a certified enhanced concealed carry course.

• View the South Dakota Enhanced Permit Instructor Roster

• A list of approved instructors is available on the Sheriff’s Office forms section

💵 Fees

• No fee is required to apply for a concealed carry permit

• No fee for fingerprinting (if required)

❓ Questions?

We're here to help.

📞 Contact the Hughes County Sheriff’s Office at: (605) 773-7470