Overview for North Dakota
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 |
The Concealed Carry Permit
(often encompasses the open carry permit)
- Price: up to $110 Has a class 1 and class 2 permit they are the same price
- Valid for 3 years
- Regarding Non-residents of North Dakota: $60
- Non-resident permits are valid for 3 year
- An owner's license is Not Needed
- Permit to Purchase: Not Needed
- Permits to Purchase Year/Cost: Not Needed
Official Concealed Carry page for North Dakota.
North Dakota Concealed Carry Reciprocity
North Dakota Magazine Capacity
N/A
N/A
North Dakota Imitation Firearms
What is classified as an Imitation Firearm in North Dakota?
The following is a list of imitation firearms in North Dakota:
- BB gun
- Air Rifle
- CO2 gun
Does North Dakota have a gun buy back program?
North Dakota does not run, or fund any gun buyback programs.
Does North Dakota have an inheritance gun law?
North Dakota does not have an inheritance gun law.