South Dakota State Senator Casey Crabtree of Madison (R-District 8) says he will propose draft legislation to update state law related to suppressors, following federal changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed July 4, 2025.
“I’m proud of my A rating from the NRA and proud to advance legislation supporting our constitutional right to bear arms,” said Crabtree. “Thanks to President Trump and Republican Leaders, the One Big Beautiful Bill was a major win for gun owners purchasing suppressors. This session, we will update South Dakota law to reflect this Second Amendment victory.”
Crabtree says the One Big Beautiful Bill Act reduced the federal tax stamp/tax that was required under the National Firearms Act for suppressors from $200 to $0. The proposed South Dakota legislation removes suppressors from the state’s definition of a controlled weapon as state regulation is unnecessary. This change removes state regulation of suppressors, and means South Dakotans will only need to comply with federal law.
Crabtree says the legislation is supported by the National Rifle Association (NRA), the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), and South Dakota-based company Silencer Central.
“Silencer Central is proud to support South Dakota’s proactive deregulation of suppressors as ‘controlled weapons,’ and we hope the federal government will quickly follow our home state’s pro-gun, pro-freedom initiative,” said Brandon Maddox, founder and CEO of the Sioux Falls-based suppressor retailer. “Earlier this year, we won a huge national victory as the One Big Beautiful Bill removed the $200 stamp fee on suppressors and other common firearms. Now, Senator Crabtree’s bill carries that momentum forward for South Dakota.”
South Dakota’s 2026 legislative session begins on Jan. 12.
Along with being a state senator, Crabtree is one of the candidates for South Dakota’s seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026.
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