SD Enhanced Permit to Carry
&
AZ Non-Resident Concealed
Carry Permit Class
Our South Dakota Enhanced Permit to Carry Concealed Class is a comprehensive class which covers all the requirements set forth by SDCL 23-7-58. This class is for law-abiding adult citizens as defined by applicable federal, state, or local laws, who are residents of South Dakota and at least 18 years of age or older. Teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to the safe and efficient use of a handgun for protection of self and family, and to provide information on the law-abiding individual's right to self-defense.
With your SD Enhanced Permit, a South Dakotan could carry concealed into 38 states! Some of the states you could carry concealed into include: Iowa, Colorado, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Montana, and 30 other states. This class also qualifies South Dakota residents for their Arizona Non-Resident Concealed Carry Permit.
Enhanced Permits issued on or after 01/01/2017 is an optional permit that will allow approved permit holders the ability to present the permit to a retailer when purchasing a firearm, in lieu of a National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). The card proves passage of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) background check on the spot. For the Guide to Understanding Concealed Carry Weapon Permits in South Dakota Comparison of Gold Card and Enhanced Permits
Topics Covered:
- South Dakota Laws relating to Firearms & Use of Force
- Basic Concepts of Safe & Responsible use of Handguns
- Self-Defense Principals
- Strategies for:
- Home Safety
- Responding to Violent confrontations
- Home Safety
- Live Fire Training
- Basic Defensive Shooting Skills
Students will take a Written Test(80% minimum passing score), and Firearms Qualification(80% minimum passingscore). Upon successful completion receive their course certificate to apply for their Enhanced Permit to Carry Concealed Permit. This course is only conducted by SD Enhanced Concealed Pistol Use of Force Instructor(s)/NRA Certified Advanced Pistol Instructors.
Who can attend?
- Law Abiding Adult Citizens 18 years of age and up.
- Who are residents of South Dakota.
- Or will become residents of SD with in 12 months of the selected class date
- Must be preregistered and paid at the time of enrollment
- Who are residents of South Dakota.
- Effective July 1st, 2019
- Juveniles who are at least 12 years of age to 17 years of age may attend:
- With their parent or guardian.
- Both the parent/guardian and juvenile child must be preregistered and prepaid to attend. ($65.00 +tax - per student)
- Parents and Guardians will be required to sign a waiver for their juvenile.
- Juveniles will also be required to sign a waiver.
- Juveniles will be required to follow all the same rules in the class as adults.
- Juveniles who attend will participate in all phases of this class:
- Class Room Instruction
- Written Testing
- Live Fire Training
- Qualification
- Juveniles will be issued a certificate of completion / Juvenile Pistol Training Class
- Juveniles will not be issued any materials to apply for any concealed carry permit(s).
- Juveniles who are successful, would be eligible to attend advanced Defensive Firearms Classes.
- Juveniles would be required to attend the Defensive Firearms with a parent or guardian.
- Both the parent/guardian and juvenile must be preregistered and prepaid to attend advanced Defensive Firearms Classes.
- Juveniles would be required to attend the Defensive Firearms with a parent or guardian.
- Class Room Instruction
- Juveniles who are at least 12 years of age to 17 years of age may attend:
Students will need to have:
- HANDGUN –
- We recommend using a handgun appropriate for self-defense chambered in a minimum caliber of .380ACP/.38 caliber.
- We recommend using a full sized pistol (e.g. Glock 17), compact pistol (e.g. Glock 19), or sub-compact pistol (e.g. Glock 26, 43, or 42) chambered in minimum .380 ACP/.38 caliber.
- We do not recommend the use of “Pocket Pistols” which are a very small handgun usually in .25, .32, or .380 calibers. Their small size and complexity will greatly increase the difficulty level of learning new techniques and could cause increased frustration on the part of the student
- No Derringers are allowed
- No single-action revolvers are allowed.
- The use of a .22 Long Rifle caliber pistols is acceptable - if you have questions please contact the instructor.
- We do not recommend the use of “Pocket Pistols” which are a very small handgun usually in .25, .32, or .380 calibers. Their small size and complexity will greatly increase the difficulty level of learning new techniques and could cause increased frustration on the part of the student
- IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS IF YOUR HANDGUN IS ACCEPTABLE CONTACT THE INSTRUCTOR!
- We have limited quantities of 9mm ammunition available for registered students to purchase for use during class.
- Rental handguns available on a limited availability - Contact us to find out more!
- We have a limited number of 9mm Pistols w/100 rounds of ammunition available for students to rent during classes:
- To Reserve a pistol please contact us via email.
- Reservations must be made in advance of the class.
- Rental pistols can only be reserved by registered and paid students.
- Price: $118.31+tax
- We have a limited number of .22 LR Pistols w/ 100 rounds of ammunition available for students to rent during classes.
- We recommend using a handgun appropriate for self-defense chambered in a minimum caliber of .380ACP/.38 caliber.
- 2 Magazines Minimum.
- 100 rounds of ammunition
- Eye Protection
- Hearing Protection (Electronic Earmuffs recommended)
- Ball Cap (optional
- Recommended - Note taking materials or Printed copies of your front load study materials to utilize during the class.
- Students wishing to purchase this courses student manual are recommended to purchase - NRA Guide to the Basics of Personal Protection in the Home
- STUDENTS MUST PRE-REGISTER & PAY!
Permit Information:
- SD Enhanced Permit to Carry Concealed Class: $65.00 +tax
- Initial Cost of Permit: $ FREE!
- Initial Finger Print Background check fee: $ FREE!
COURSE LENGTH:
- 4 - 6 Hours Approximately
COURSE PRICES:
- Open Enrollment Classes:
- Private Classes:
Private Class Options:
- Private Classes: $200.00(plus tax) per student* ** ***
- Private One on One Class Option: $200.00(plus tax)* ** ***
- *Private Class dates are subject to scheduling, approval by the instructor.
- **Private Classes - Students may be responsible for additional fees, such as class room & range fees.
- ***Alternate locations may be possible but subject to approval by the instructor.
- *Private Class dates are subject to scheduling, approval by the instructor.
Open Class Dates & Locations:
This is a NON-Approved NRA Personal Protection in the Home Class, the completion certificate is issued by Schlueter Firearms Instruction. If you have further questions please visit the FAQ's about this class.