South Dakota Universities Approve Campus Carry Policy

South Dakota Universities Approve Campus Carry Policy

South Dakota’s public universities will now permit concealed pistols on campus, following a state law enacted July 1. The Board of Regents approved an “enhanced concealed‑carry” policy requiring background checks, training, locked storage, and campus signage. It allows campus‑designated restricted areas like labs and events—raising fresh concerns about safety and constitutional rights. The Board of Regents adopted the policy July 18 in Brookings…