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Reciprocity Guidelines for North Dakota
North Dakota is a Shall Issue State that honors carry permits/licenses issued by the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, […]
Applying for a Permit in North Dakota
Obtaining a Concealed Carry Permit The attorney general offers class 1 and class 2 permits to carry concealed weapons in North Dakota. For a class 1 license, these are the requirements: a. Completion of an open book test based on a manual b. Proof of completion of training on the use of firearms and dangerous […]
Carry Permit Limitations
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 […]
Gun Sign Requirements and Limitations
“No Firearm” signs in North Dakota do not have the force of the law, except if they are posted in areas that are listed under off limits in the “Carry Permit Limitations” section. If the property owner asks you to leave the premises, you must do so even if the property is not posted. Police […]
Police Contact Carry Inform Requirements
62.1-04-04. Producing License on Demand. Carriers are not obliged to inform police officers on contact about the firearm or ammunition they are carrying. However, the carry permit issued by North Dakota or another state shall always be in possession whenever carrying. This must be presented the officer when asked to do so. Failure to display […]
Personal Vehicle Storage Limitations
62.1-02-13 Possession of Secured Firearm – Prohibition by Employer Prohibited. Public and private employers shall not: a. Prohibit their employees from possessing firearms lawfully, as long as the firearms are kept in a locked vehicle in the employer’s parking lot. b. Inquire among the employees regarding the presence of firearms in their vehicles c. Make […]
Carry Restrictions for State, National and other Public Lands
Carrying of firearm in state parks, national forests, state WMA’s and road side rest areas is allowed in the state of North Dakota.
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 […]