Firearm Silencer Classification Change
This proposed bill would change South Dakota law so that a firearm silencer is not classified as a controlled weapon. Before this change, silencers were likely considered controlled weapons under existing regulations. The change affects individuals who own or wish to purchase silencers, potentially making it easier for them to do so without the restrictions associated with controlled weapons. Since no effective date is specified, when exactly these changes would take effect remains unclear.
Before this change, a firearm silencer was classified as a controlled weapon under South Dakota law.
This proposed bill would change South Dakota law so that a firearm silencer is not classified as a controlled weapon. Before this change, silencers were likely considered controlled weapons under existing regulations. The change affects individuals who own or wish to purchase silencers, potentially making it easier for them to do so without the restrictions associated with controlled weapons. Since no effective date is specified, when exactly these changes would take effect remains unclear.