South Dakota

South Dakota has had two mass shootings since 2020 and guns are the third leading cause of death of children. Lawmakers must do more to keep kids safe from gun violence. Learn more about what you can do to help in your state and community.

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Join us right now and urge your representatives to make South Dakota safer by passing Secure Storage Laws.

South Dakota had the

32nd

highest firearm death rate in the U.S. in 2021.

Gun fire was the

3rd

leading cause of death for South Dakota children in 2021.

South Dakota had the

32nd

highest firearm death rate in the U.S. in 2021.

Gun fire was the

3rd

leading cause of death for South Dakota children in 2021.

Take Action Now

Join us right now and urge your representatives to make South Dakota safer by passing Secure Storage Laws.

Pass Secure Storage Laws

Too often, children accidentally find firearms in their home. This can lead to the death of themselves and family members. Secure storage laws can prevent these tragedies and make it easier for gun owners to keep firearms away from children in their home.

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South Dakotans died by suicide with a firearm in 2021.

mass shootings in 2023.

Gun Laws in South Dakota

Enhanced background checks

Restricts certain semi-automatic rifles

Secure storage

Temporary transfer

Our Impact in South Dakota

Throughout South Dakota, Sandy Hook Promise has engaged youth & adults in our mission and prevention programs.

3750

Supporters in the state

Volunteer Promise Leaders who help raise awareness & engage communities

Trained students and adults in 18 schools to Know the Signs and prevent violence

Prevent gun violence in South Dakota

You can help make South Dakota a safe place for kids and for your whole community. We urge the legislature to pass proven policy solutions, including emergency temporary transfer, secure storage, and closing the stranger-to-stranger loophole to prevent gun violence and tragedy. These policies keep the public safe from harm while protecting individual rights.

State Issue

Pass Temporary Transfer Laws

Everyone experiences temporary moments of crisis. When that crisis is combined with a firearm, the outcomes can be deadly. Temporary transfer supports gun owners in crisis while protecting their rights and gets them help before things turn tragic.

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State Issue

Close Dangerous Loopholes

A deadly loophole allows guns to be sold between a seller and a buyer who don’t know each other – and no background check is required. South Dakota can close this “stranger-to-stranger” loophole and expand background checks to prevent dangerous people from buying guns.

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State Issue

Pass Secure Storage Laws

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“We are proud to work with the bipartisan champions to ensure we're doing everything we can to protect our kids and that millions more students will be trained to know the signs of violence and act to save lives. Our work does not end here, we will continue to bring our prevention programs to schools and communities across the country and advocate for life-saving policies.”

Mark BardenSandy Hook Promise Co-Founder and Co-CEO