PIERRE, S.D. (KELO-AM) -- The Secretary of State’s office has seen a decline in concealed carry weapon permits issued.
“In the last 6 months the Secretary of State’s office has noticed a significant decline in pistol permits being processed," Secretary of State Shantel Krebs. "We have also heard from Sheriff’s offices that they have seen a decrease in applications.”
Below are the figures for the past 6 months:
February – 5,833
March – 2,921
April – 2,022
May – 1,939
June – 1,599
July – 1,331