Open Carry Laws for North Dakota
The state of North Dakota allows open carrying, but there must be a concealed carry permit. Open carriers should stay away from off-limits mentioned in the “Carry Permit Limitations” section. Check the “Traveling in a Vehicle with a Firearm without a North Dakota Permit” section above. State and local authorities are not allowed to establish […]
Carry Law Preemptions for North Dakota
62.1-01-03. Limitation on Authority of Political Subdivision Regarding Firearms Counties and cities are not allowed to establish ordinances and regulations concerning the ownership, possession, licensing, transportation and registration of firearms or ammunition. If there are existing ordinances implemented by such political subdivisions, they are considered null and void.
North Dakota Laws for Use of Deadly Force
12.1-05-01. Justification 12.1-05-02. Execution of public duty. 12.1-05-03. Self-defense. 12.1-05-04. Defense of others. 12.1-05-05. Use of force by persons with parental, custodial, or similar responsibilities. 12.1-05-06. Use of force in defense of premises and property. 12.1-05-07. Limits on the use of force – Excessive force – Deadly force. 12.1-05-07.1. Use of deadly force – Presumption […]
State and City Laws for Carrying Knives
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Laws for Carrying Where Alcohol is Served
62.1-02-04. Possession of firearm or dangerous weapon in liquor establishment prohibited – Penalty – Exceptions. Possession of firearms in establishments that allows sale and consumption of alcohol or places used as gaming site. Violation of this section is a class A misdemeanor. This section is not applicable to individuals who are below 21 years that […]
Electric Weapons, Defensive Sprays and High Capacity Laws
Stun Guns and Electric Weapons 62.1-04-02. Carrying Concealed Firearms or Dangerous Weapons Prohibited Carrying of concealed firearms and other dangerous weapons is prohibited under this section. “Dangerous weapons” do not include defensive sprays and other irritating agents used by a person for self-defense nor do stun guns and other electric weapons. Note: Because the law […]
North Dakota LEOSA Information
North Dakota Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act Information
Relevant Court Cases and Opinions of North Dakota AG
• North Dakota Attorney General on Trespass • North Dakota Attorney General on Cities Prohibiting Firearms on Public Properties
Additional Information and Airport Requirements
The state of North Dakota does not allow carrying of firearms in public buildings. Airport terminals that are public-owned shall be considered off limits. It is hard to know whether an airport is publicly owned or not, so nationalcarryacademy.com recommends you not to carry firearms in airport terminals. Carrying in parking lots of airports is […]
Supplemental Information
62.1-01-01. General Definitions. An “unloaded firearm” means that the firearm’s firing chamber does not contain any bullet. For a revolver, there should be no loaded shell in the cylinder. State of Emergency 37-17.1. Firearms in Emergencies Officials of the state and any political subdivision should not exercise the following during a state of emergency: a. […]