SD Governor Vetoes Concealed Weapons Bill

Gov. Dennis Daugaard vetoed a measure Friday that would have allowed South Dakotans to carry concealed handguns without a permit as long as they had a driver’s license and met state standards for carrying guns.

In his veto message to the Legislature, the governor said he supports people’s right to carry a concealed handgun under the current law that requires a permit. But the vetoed bill would have made it difficult for law enforcement officers to determine whether people are qualified to carry concealed weapons or are prohibited from doing so because of criminal records or mental health problems.-[source]