Senate Bill 100: Campus Concealed Carry Law at USD
What you need to know about South Dakota’s campus carry legislation at USD.
What Is SB100?
SB 100 prevents public higher education institutions in South Dakota from restricting the lawful carrying, possession, storage or transportation of concealed firearms and other self-defense items by individuals with the appropriate permits. It also establishes limited exceptions where restrictions may apply for safety and security reasons.
Individuals may only concealed carry with the required Restricted Enhanced Permit or Enhanced Permit; open carry is not authorized.
Frequently Asked Questions
USD – Request for Hazardous Materials Exception to Concealed Carry
SDBOR’s policy allows the universities to restrict the concealed carry of pistols and compatible ammunition and other self-defense items in clearly designated portions of buildings or structures.
Signage regarding SB 100 has been installed throughout the USD campus to raise awareness and keep students, faculty, staff and visitors informed about this important legislation. These signs identify restricted areas where carrying firearms is not permitted on the campus. Rooms, wings, and sections identified with appropriate signage indicate areas where concealed pistols and compatible ammunition, stun guns, and mace, pepper spray and chemical irritants may not be possessed or carried pursuant to SDCL 13-53-57.
If the above-described materials are present in a lab, classroom, or other space within your control, you may request that the University designate the space as restricted by submitting the request form below to: USD Office of Environmental Health & Safety ([email protected]).
Additional information, including a Hazardous Materials Inventory, will be requested by the USD Office of Environmental Health & Safety. Any restriction must be approved by the University President in writing. If approved for restriction, Environmental Health & Safety will provide appropriate signage as required by SDBOR Policy.
