North Dakota Concealed Carry Laws
Last reviewed: May 3, 2026
Reciprocity shown is for a standard resident permit. Non-resident and enhanced permit holders may have different reciprocity. Always verify before carrying. Use our full permit reciprocity map for all permit types →
Your North Dakota resident permit is honored in 37 states North Dakota honors resident permits from 38 states North Dakota In this episode of the Concealed Carry Podcast, we continue our in-depth review of recent legislative updates impacting… North Dakota House Bill 1588 reflects North Dakota’s continued commitment to protecting the rights of lawful gun owners while addressing… North Dakota Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen sit down to reflect on the past year and take the opportunity to…North Dakota Gun Laws
Open Carry
Duty to Notify Law Enforcement
State Parks
Restaurants Serving Alcohol
Firearms at Colleges
Firearms at K-12 Schools
Church Carry
on a church by church basis
Hotels
Secure Storage Requirements
Magazine Capacity Limitations
Suppressor Ownership
Vehicle Possession Without Recognized Permit
Firearm Law Uniformity
Permit Training Requirements
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-Resident Permits
Constitutional Carry
Duty to Retreat
Places Off Limits
. An individual who knowingly possesses a firearm or dangerous weapon at a public gathering is guilty
of a class B misdemeanor. For the purpose of this section, "public gathering" means an athletic or sporting
event. Schools are off limits unless any exceptions are provided by the State Board of Higher Education.
To carry in a place of worship one must have the approval to carry by a primary religious leader of the place of worship.
State Contact Info
600 E. Blvd. Ave | Dept 125
Bismarck, ND 85505
701-328-2210
www.attorneygeneral.nd.gov
Permit Issuing Authority
Length of Permit Validity
Permit Application Process North Dakota Permit Reciprocity
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