South Dakota Open Carry Laws (2026)

Open Carry in states bordering South Dakota

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

• IowaPermitted

  Open carry of a handgun is allowed in Iowa without a permit for anyone who may lawfully carry.

  Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: dps.iowa.gov · Full Iowa rule →

• MinnesotaConditional

  Open carry of a handgun in Minnesota requires a Minnesota Permit to Carry or a recognized out-of-state permit. The same permit covers both open and concealed carry.

  Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: dps.mn.gov · Full Minnesota rule →

• MontanaPermitted

  Open carry of a handgun is legal in Montana without a permit, but local governments may regulate certain areas.

  Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: dojmt.gov · Full Montana rule →

• NebraskaPermitted

  Open carry of a handgun needs no permit in Nebraska if you are 18 or older and not a prohibited person. A handgun counts as concealed only if it is entirely hidden from view, and the state concealed-carry rules cover only concealed handguns. Firearms are barred at schools, with limited exceptions. Since July 18, 2026, firearms are also barred in the State Capitol unless you have prior State Patrol approval. State law largely bars cities and counties from adding their own firearm rules, but check locally.

  Verified Oct 12, 2026 · Source: statepatrol.nebraska.gov · Full Nebraska rule →

• North DakotaPermitted

  Open carry of a handgun is legal in North Dakota at 18 or older if you are not a prohibited person and carry a valid driver's license or state ID. Without that, a handgun in public must be unloaded and in plain view or secured. Guns are barred at schools, places of worship and publicly owned or operated buildings, with exceptions.

  Verified Oct 12, 2026 · Source: attorneygeneral.nd.gov · Full North Dakota rule →

• WyomingPermitted

  Open carry of a handgun is legal in Wyoming with no permit at 18 or older for anyone who may lawfully have a gun. The concealed carry permit rules do not apply to open carry. State and local governments may ban open carry in their facilities and on their campuses, and private owners may bar guns from their property.

  Verified Oct 12, 2026 · Source: wyomingdci.wyo.gov · Full Wyoming rule →