North Dakota gun laws operate on a “Unrestricted” and “Shall Issue” policy. There is no requirement for ND residents to have a permit to carry. However, you can still obtain the Class 1 & 2 permits if you wish to travel out-of-state. Applications are processed by the Bureau of Criminal Investigation after you have submitted documents to your local sheriff’s office. Applicants will need to pass a written test for a Class 1 or 2 permits and in addition complete a firearms course for Class 1 permits.
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North Dakota is an “Unrestricted” (effective 1 Aug 2017) and “shall issue” state.
Non-Resident permits are available.
The permit is valid for 5 years.
NOTE – there are two types of permit/licenses available;
Class 1 – has reciprocity in many more states
Class 2 – less reciprocity but both licenses are treated the same within North Dakota
Follow these steps to obtain a permit
No permit will be required after August 1, 2017
BCI-CWL
PO Box 1054
Bismarck ND 58502
New Permits: $60
Renewal: $60
Accepted forms of payment;
Cashiers check, Money order
Made payable to “Office of Attorney General”
Concealed carry permits/licenses are issued by the Attorney General.
ND BCI – CWL
PO BOX 1054
BISMARCK ND 58502-1054
60 Days
The application for a concealed carry permit/license must be processed within 60 days of the application being received.
NO – North Dakota gun laws do not require you to inform law enforcement you are carrying a firearm if you have a license to carry. But you are legally obligated to carry your permit/license at all times you have a firearm on your person and to hand the permit over if requested by law enforcement.
YES – If you are carrying under permitless carry laws and do not have a firearms license then you are required to inform law enforcement that you have a weapon on your person.
GunsToCarry recommends that you do not enter a property displaying a “No Weapons” sign whether the law is for or against signage. If asked to leave a property and you refuse to do so then you are breaking the law and put yourself at risk of being charged.
YES/NO – Without a Permit/License
Currently, it is illegal to carry a loaded handgun in a vehicle if you do not have a permit. With a permit, you can legally conceal carry in a vehicle. This will probably all change after August 1, 2017. However, I have not seen the new laws yet.
NO – Without a Permit/License
You can only open carry if you have a concealed permit/license.
YES – In Restaurants That Serve Alcohol
Allowed in any part of a restaurant were a person under 21 years of age is permitted.
“Yes” or “No” states if you can carry in a restaurant that serves alcohol. Some restaurants may be posted with “NO GUN” signs. Check with the staff if this means just the bar area. If we have indicated a “Yes” then it should be legal to have a meal without drinking alcohol.
YES
You are permitted to carry in state parks, state forests, WMA’s and roadside rest areas.
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Address 600 East Boulevard Ave.
City Bismarck, ND 58505
Phone 1-855-562-4946
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