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12-16-2002, 03:11 AM
http://www.state.sd.us/gfp/
November 15, 2002
SD GFP
FIREARMS MUST BE UNLOADED, ENCASED WHEN ON ATVS
PIERRE - Hunters using ATVs and other off-road vehicles are reminded to unload and encase their firearms. Off-road vehicles are any self-propelled, two or more wheeled vehicle designed primarily to be operated on land other than a highway and includes, but is not limited to, all terrain vehicles, dune buggies, and any vehicle whose manufacturer's statement of origin or manufacturer's certificate of origin states that the vehicle is not for highway use.
Law Enforcement Specialist Dave McCrea said if hunters want to carry a firearm on their ATV, or any other off-road vehicle, which includes 3-wheelers, 4-wheelers, and motorcycles, the firearm must be completely unloaded and put in a case that encloses the entire firearm.
McCrea noted there are exceptions that allow law enforcement officers to carry firearms on 4-wheelers and snowmobiles. There are also exceptions for landowners.
"An example might be when they are protecting their livestock," he said. "Because of this, there is a provision in the law that allows a person to carry an uncased firearm on an off-road vehicle on lands the person owns or leases. This exception, however, does not exist for snowmobiles."
In a nutshell, sportsmen can use off-road vehicles to get to and from their hunting spot easily. However, when an ATV or snowmobile is used, all firearms must be unloaded and completely enclosed in gun cases.
November 15, 2002
SD GFP
FIREARMS MUST BE UNLOADED, ENCASED WHEN ON ATVS
PIERRE - Hunters using ATVs and other off-road vehicles are reminded to unload and encase their firearms. Off-road vehicles are any self-propelled, two or more wheeled vehicle designed primarily to be operated on land other than a highway and includes, but is not limited to, all terrain vehicles, dune buggies, and any vehicle whose manufacturer's statement of origin or manufacturer's certificate of origin states that the vehicle is not for highway use.
Law Enforcement Specialist Dave McCrea said if hunters want to carry a firearm on their ATV, or any other off-road vehicle, which includes 3-wheelers, 4-wheelers, and motorcycles, the firearm must be completely unloaded and put in a case that encloses the entire firearm.
McCrea noted there are exceptions that allow law enforcement officers to carry firearms on 4-wheelers and snowmobiles. There are also exceptions for landowners.
"An example might be when they are protecting their livestock," he said. "Because of this, there is a provision in the law that allows a person to carry an uncased firearm on an off-road vehicle on lands the person owns or leases. This exception, however, does not exist for snowmobiles."
In a nutshell, sportsmen can use off-road vehicles to get to and from their hunting spot easily. However, when an ATV or snowmobile is used, all firearms must be unloaded and completely enclosed in gun cases.