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Firearm disqualifications in North Dakota

What disqualifies you from owning a firearm in North Dakota?

Someone in North Dakota is disqualified from owning a firearm if they are:

• They have been convicted of a felony
• They have a violence misdemeanor
• They are subject to certain court orders related to domestic violence
• They have a serious medical condition
• They are released from incarceration, parole, or probation after being convicted within the last 10 years
• They have been convicted of a felony while possessing a firearm

Felony restrictions on firearms in North Dakota

Those convicted of a felony in North Dakota:

• They cannot possess a firearm
• They cannot purchase a firearm

Mental health restrictions on firearms in North Dakota

• A person cannot possess a firearm or ammunition if they are found by the court, board, or a commission to be a danger to themselves or those around them or if they lack the mental capacity to manage on their own as a result of their medical condition
• People cannot possess a firearm if they have been involuntarily hospitalized or committed to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility

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