Carry Permit Limitations

January 11, 2016

62.1-02-04. Possession of Firearm or Dangerous Weapon in Liquor Establishment Prohibited – Penalty – Exceptions.
Possession of firearms on establishments that sell alcoholic beverages or those used as gaming sites where bingo is the primary activity is a class A misdemeanor. This is not applicable to the establishment’s restaurant part for individuals who are below 21 years old and are not prohibited in such part of establishment.

62.1-02-05. Possession of a firearm or dangerous weapon at a public gathering – Penalty – Application.
Possession of firearms at a public gathering is considered as class B misdemeanor. Under this section, “public gathering” refers to an athletic event, school, church or building that is publicly owned. This section is not applicable to an individual who is in a publicly owned restroom and an individual who has a valid concealed carry permit from North Dakota and is allowed to carry a dangerous weapon in a church by the leader or other officials.

62.1-02-10. Carrying loaded firearm in certain vehicles prohibited – Penalty – Exceptions.
Possession of loaded firearms in vehicles is considered as class B misdemeanor. This section is not applicable to individuals who possess valid concealed carry permits from North Dakota.

62.1-04-01. Definition of concealed.
A concealed firearm means that it is not visible with ordinary observation of the passersby. Concealed weapons are kept under garments and are carried by individuals or transported in vehicles accessible to the individuals. The following are not considered as concealed:
a. A firearm that is carried in a belt holster that is ordinarily discernible.
b. A firearm that is kept in the vehicle’s trunk or compartment
c. A firearm that is carried in the field during hunting and trapping, either visible or not.

62.1-04-03. Residents of North Dakota who are issued class 1 carry permits are allowed to carry class 2 weapons without the need for any testing.