Key Takeaways South Dakota becomes the first state to remove firearm suppressors from its list of controlled weapons with the implementation of Senate Bill 2. The bill changes the definition of ‘controlled weapon’ to exclude suppressors, reducing legal risks for owners. Suppressors remain regulated under federal law, requiring registration and background checks, but state penalties have been eliminated. Governor Rhoden emphasizes that removing unnecessary restrictions preserves the right to bear arms, and the bill received no opposition in the legislature. The NRA supports South Dakota’s move and sees it as a step toward further federal deregulation of suppressors. Estimated reading…

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