Prohibited

No duty to notify unless asked directly

Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry

You may only have a firearm in an establishment that sells alcohol if in the part of a restaurant that permits those under the age of 21. 62.1-02-04

Concealed guns allowed only in locked cars in parking lots

ND permittee with loaded handgun lawful in vehicle only and some localities may have more restrictive policies.

Churches act like any other private property and may restrict
on a church by church basis

No legal restriction - Reference article on page 67

None

No restrictions

Ownership & Hunting Legal.

Firearms must be secured, meaning closed into a trunk or nonpassenger part of the vehicle or rendered inoperative. ND residents of 1 year or more can carry an unsecured firearm

Some variance by locality

An applicant for a class 1 license shall successfully participate in a classroom instruction that sets forth
weapon safety rules and the deadly force law of North Dakota, complete an open book test based upon a
manual, demonstrate familiarity with a firearm or dangerous weapon, and complete an actual shooting or
certified proficiency exercise. An applicant for a class 2 license is required to successfully complete the open book test offered for the
class 1 license.

Non-residents who have a permit from their home state and whose state has reciprocity with ND may apply.

Yes. Effective Aug 1, 2023 this applies to both residents and non-residents.

No Duty To Retreat. HB1498 Effective 8/1/21

- The part of an establishment set aside for the retail sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages, and any gaming site where bingo is the primary activity. The restaurant portion is excepted if people under 21 aren't barred from it
- Schools and school-sponsored events on school property
- Churches and other places of worship, unless the primary religious leader or governing body has approved carry by policy — and then only for permit holders and those carrying under reciprocity, not permitless carriers
- Publicly owned or operated buildings. Firearms in a temporary residence or motor vehicle are excepted, as are state and federal parks and publicly owned rest areas and restrooms
- The Capitol grounds and any building on the Capitol grounds, without written approval from the North Dakota Highway Patrol
- State wildlife refuges
- Airport terminals, if publicly owned — which is usually the case. Parking lots are fine
- State parks located on Army Corps of Engineers land, per federal law

North Dakota Attorney General
600 E. Blvd. Ave | Dept 125
Bismarck, ND 85505
701-328-2210
www.attorneygeneral.nd.gov

Office of Attorney General - Bureau of Criminal Investigation

5 Years

Apply via mail. Include all required documentation, application, and fee.