South Dakota § 23-7-58 - Qualifying handgun course.
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§ 23-7-58. Qualifying handgun course.
A qualifying handgun course is any handgun course that is taught by a National Rifle Association certified instructor who also holds a current certificate of completion from the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation on the use of force. The qualifying handgun course must include instruction in each of the following:
(1) South Dakota law relating to firearms and the use of force;
(2) The basic concepts of the safe and responsible use of handguns;
(3) Self-defense principles; and
(4) Live fire training including the firing of at least ninety-eight rounds of ammunition by the student.
Source: SL 2015, ch 137, § 6.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 23-7-58 ("Qualifying handgun course.") is part of the South Dakota Codified Laws, the codified statutory law of South Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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