South Dakota: Anti-Gun Bills Stopped in Committee

This week, two anti-gun measures, House Bill 1153 and House Bill 1174, were defeated in committee, stopping them from advancing this legislative session.

HB 1153 imposed a reporting requirement for lost or stolen firearms and provided penalties for failing to report the incident to law enforcement agencies within 48 hours. Failing to report within this time frame could result in a person being guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Additionally, any individual or entity who sells guns would have been required to provide the purchaser with a copy of the Act and a notice stating that failure to report a lost or stolen firearm could result in criminal penalties.

HB 1174 established new storage requirements for firearms, potentially forcing gun owners to spend more money on items like gun safes. Failing to satisfy the bill’s stringent storage requirements could result in someone being charged with a Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill also imposed civil liabilities on gun owners if their firearms were used in a crime.

The NRA will continue to work with lawmakers, defending your Second Amendment rights by opposing bills like HB 1153 and HB 1174.

Continue to check your inbox and www.nraila.org for updates concerning your Second Amendment Rights and hunting heritage in South Dakota.