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North Dakota Concealed Carry Laws (2026)

Permitted: North Dakota is a permitless-carry state (also called constitutional carry), so any eligible person 18 and older with valid ID may carry concealed — residents, and since 2023 visitors as well — and that person must notify law enforcement on contact.

PermittedVerified Jul 6, 2026
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North Dakota is a permitless-carry state (also called constitutional carry), so any eligible person 18 and older with valid ID may carry concealed — residents, and since 2023 visitors as well — and that person must notify law enforcement on contact. Optional Class 1 and Class 2 licenses are available, and the minimum age is 18.

Official source: attorneygeneral.nd.gov →

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