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North Dakota Transporting Firearms Laws (2026)

Conditional: In North Dakota, an unloaded handgun may always be transported.

ConditionalVerified May 31, 2026

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In North Dakota, an unloaded handgun may always be transported. A concealed handgun that is loaded or accessible requires permitless-carry eligibility — being 18 or older with a valid ID — or a license; otherwise transport it unloaded, in a locked trunk, or in a secured case.

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