Traveling in a Vehicle with a Firearm without a North Dakota Permit

Traveling in any kind of vehicle with a loaded firearm without a carry permit is considered illegal in North Dakota.

62.1-01-01. General Definitions.
The following terms are defined in this section:
• “Plain view” refers to handgun that is placed or carried in a way that can easily be noticed by other people. When riding in a motor vehicle, this includes placing the firearm on the seat or in any area that does not cover the handgun.
• “Secured” means that the firearm is kept in the vehicle’s trunk or in a closed box or carrying device that is locked, making it difficult for the firearm to be accessed.
62.1-02-10. Carrying Loaded Firearm In Vehicle – Penalty – Exceptions.
Carrying a loaded firearm within the state is illegal. Violation of this section is a class B misdemeanor. The following is exempted from this section:
a. An individual carrying a concealed weapon with a valid North Dakota carry permit or a valid permit issued by another state.

62.1-01-01. General definitions.
“Unloaded firearm” means that the firearm’s chamber does not contain bullets or if the cylinder does not loaded shells on the chambers.

Note: North Dakota allows open carrying, but you must possess a permit.