JimR 1 wrote:
This is where to begin:
SD Secretary of State
JimR
The need for a concealed carry permit will depend on the individual state law. Some allow "permitless carry" for residents of that state only. Others don't. A carry permit issued by your state of residence also allows carry in states that have reciprocity with the state of residence.
Lots of variations of thee above so if one is traveling, having a permit is not a bad idea. Also having a non-resident permit from a state like Utah is an even better idea. It's one permit that is (or at least was) honored by a whole bunch of states and when added to most home state permits covered all but maybe a dozen or so states.
As for one's desire to carry, that's a personal choice-----period.