§ 22-14-5 Possession of firearm with altered serial number–Felony–Exception
§ 22-14-6 Possession of controlled weapon–Felony–Exceptions
§ 22-14-7 Reckless discharge of firearm or shooting of bow and arrow–Leaving trip device–Possession of loaded firearm while intoxicated–Misdemeanor
§ 22-14-8 Concealment of weapon with intent to commit felony–Felony
§ 22-14-12 Commission of felony while armed with firearms–Felony–Minimum sentences–Consecutive sentencing–Execution of sentence
§ 22-14-14 Armed felony to be charged separately from principal felony charge–No offense charged when dangerous weapon an element of principal felony
§ 22-14-15 Possession of firearm by one with prior violent crime conviction or certain drug-related conviction–Felony–Fifteen-year period
§ 22-14-15.1 Possession of firearm by one with prior drug conviction–Felony–Exception
§ 22-14-15.2 Possession of firearm by one convicted of misdemeanor crime involving domestic violence–Misdemeanor–Civil rights restored–Repeal of section–Order restoring rights
§ 22-14-16 Providing firearm to person with known prior violent crime conviction–Felony
§ 22-14-17 Firearms incapable of discharge exempt
§ 22-14-20 Discharge of firearm at occupied structure or motor vehicle–Felony
§ 22-14-21 Discharge of firearm from moving motor vehicle within municipality–Felony
§ 22-14-22 County courthouse and state capitol defined
§ 22-14-23 Possession in county courthouse or state capitol–Misdemeanor
§ 22-14-24 Possession in a county courthouse or state capitol–Exceptions from penalty
§ 22-14-25 Power of court to punish for contempt and to promulgate rules
§ 22-14-26 Notice to be posted at county courthouse and state capitol
§ 22-14-27 Concealed pistol permit not a defense
§ 22-14-28 Waiver of provisions
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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 22 > Chapter 14 - Unlawful Use of Weapons

  • Controlled weapon: includes any firearm silencer, machine gun, or short shotgun, as those terms are defined in subdivisions (17), (23), and (46) of this section. See South Dakota Codified Laws 22-1-2
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.