Legal Summary
Last reviewed: June 13, 2026
Constitutional Carry
Yes. Effective Aug 1, 2023 this applies to both residents and non-residents.
Open Carry
Prohibited
Permit honored in
37 states
North Dakota honors
38 states
North Dakota Gun Laws
Reciprocity of North Dakota's Basic Resident Permit
Permit honored
Permitless carry
Not honored
Open Carry
Prohibited
Duty to Notify Law Enforcement
No duty to notify unless asked directly
State Parks
Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry
Restaurants Serving Alcohol
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
Firearms at Colleges
Concealed guns allowed only in locked cars in parking lots
Firearms at K-12 Schools
ND permittee with loaded handgun lawful in vehicle only and some localities may have more restrictive policies.
Church Carry
Churches act like any other private property and may restrict
on a church by church basis
on a church by church basis
Hotels
No legal restriction - Reference article on page 67
Secure Storage Requirements
None
Magazine Capacity Limitations
No restrictions
Suppressor Ownership
Ownership & Hunting Legal.
Vehicle Possession Without Recognized Permit
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
Firearm Law Uniformity
Some variance by locality
Permit Training Requirements
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.
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
Non-residents who have a permit from their home state and whose state has reciprocity with ND may apply.
Constitutional Carry
Yes. Effective Aug 1, 2023 this applies to both residents and non-residents.
Duty to Retreat
No Duty To Retreat. HB1498 Effective 8/1/21
Places Off Limits
See state specific regulation about establishments that serve alcohol.
. 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.
. 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 / Source
North Dakota Attorney General
600 E. Blvd. Ave | Dept 125
Bismarck, ND 85505
701-328-2210
www.attorneygeneral.nd.gov
600 E. Blvd. Ave | Dept 125
Bismarck, ND 85505
701-328-2210
www.attorneygeneral.nd.gov
Permit Issuing Authority
Office of Attorney General - Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Length of Permit Validity
5 Years
Permit Application Process
Apply via mail. Include all required documentation, application, and fee.
North Dakota Permit Reciprocity
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
AK
AL
AR
AZ
CO
FL
GA
IA
ID
IN
KS
KY
LA
ME
MI
MO
MS
MT
NC
NE
NH
NM
NV
OH
OK
PA
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VA
VT
WA
WI
WV
WY
North Dakota honors resident permits from 38 states
AK
AL
AR
AZ
CO
DE
FL
GA
IA
ID
IN
KS
KY
LA
ME
MI
MN
MO
MS
MT
NC
NE
NH
NM
NV
OH
OK
PA
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VA
WA
WI
WV
WY
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