North Dakota[183] is a "shall issue" state for concealed carry. The North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) shall issue a concealed weapon permit to a qualified applicant. The applicant must pass a written exam and submit an application to the local law enforcement agency, which conducts a local background check before forwarding the application to the BCI. The permit is valid for three years. A concealed weapon permit is required when transporting a loaded firearm in a vehicle. Concealed carry is not allowed in an establishment that sells alcoholic beverages or in a gaming site. Concealed carry is also not allowed, unless permitted by local law, at a school, church, sporting event, concert, political rally, or public building.[184][185][186][187]
North Dakota has state preemption of firearms laws. No political subdivision may enact any ordinance relating to the purchase, sale, ownership, transfer of ownership, registration, or licensure of firearms and ammunition which is more restrictive than state law.[188]
Firearms manufacturers, distributors, and sellers are not liable for any injury suffered because of the use of a firearm by another. However, they may be sued for breach of contract or warranty, or for defects or negligence in design or manufacture.[189]
State Legal Statute Source:
62.1-01-01 thru 62. 1-05-12
State Department Locations:
Chief of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Bismarck, North Dakota 58502-1054
Phone: (701) 328-5500
Fax: (701) 328-5510
Email:
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North Dakota Office of Attorney General
Office of Attorney General
State Capitol
600 E Boulevard Ave. Dept 125
Bismarck, North Dakota 58505-0040
Phone: (701) 328-2210 Fax: (701) 328-2226
Email:
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Permit Costs & Info:
$25 3 years
Issuing Authority: Chief of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Click Here for CCW Permit Form
Open Carry Information:
North Dakota is not a traditional open carry state. However, it is a shall-issue state that issues a carry permit that allows both open and concealed carry.
States that Honor North Dakota's CCW Permit:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado*, Delaware, Florida*, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan*, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont*, Virginia, West Virginia
* Honors RESIDENTIAL North Dakota permits only.
State CCW Permits that North Dakota Honors:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia,
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