North Dakota permits open carry of firearms by eligible adults under NDCC 62.1, with location-based limits and the state preempting most local open carry restrictions.
Open carry of firearms is generally lawful in North Dakota for adults legally able to possess a firearm. Loaded handguns carried openly between sunset and sunrise require a concealed weapon license under NDCC 62.1-03-01. Long guns may be openly carried in most public spaces, though restrictions apply in posted public buildings, schools, gaming sites, and liquor establishments. Vehicle carry rules treat a firearm carried openly differently than concealed firearms. Because firearms regulation is preempted under NDCC 62.1-01-03, local governments cannot adopt additional open carry bans, though they retain authority to restrict carry in publicly owned buildings.
Carrying a loaded handgun openly at night without a license is a class A misdemeanor under NDCC 62.1-03-01. Open carry in prohibited locations such as schools or gaming sites can result in misdemeanor or felony charges. Possession by ineligible persons remains a felony regardless of whether carry is open or concealed.
Horace, ND
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Horace, ND
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