North Dakota is in the bottom five states for firearms restrictions, being a very lenient state.
North Dakota does not allow citizens to carry concealed firearms at large social gatherings and public events. It is legal for citizens and businesses in North Dakota to buy a shotgun or rifles from a federally licensed firearms dealer in an adjoining state. The gun may be sent to North Dakota or transported by the buyer back to the state.
Law | Long-guns | Handguns |
---|---|---|
Permit to Purchase | No | No |
Open Carry | Yes | Yes |
Concealed Carry | No | Yes |
State Preemption of Local Restrictions | Yes | Yes |
Firearm Registration | No | No |
Owner License | No | No |
(often encompasses the open carry permit)
Offical Concealed Carry page for North Dakota.
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