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SD Legislators to See More Concealed Carry Bills

SD Legislators to See More Concealed Carry Bills

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South Dakota legislators will debate several bills that deal with concealed hand guns.

House Majority Leader Lee Qualm of Platte says he will sponsor a bill that would allow people to carry a weapon in the capitol building in Pierre…

Qualm says he thinks support is growing for the idea…

Qualm says he also expects other open carry bills to come back…

There are currently no metal detectors or other security checks at the capitol entrances to enforce the current prohibition on carrying guns into the building.

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