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CHAPTER 62.1-02POSSESSION OF WEAPONS62.1-02-01. Persons who are not to possess firearms - Penalty.1.a.A person who has been convicted anywhere of a felony offense involving<br>violence or intimidation in violation of chapters 12.1-16 through 12.1-25 or an<br>equivalent felony offense of another state or the federal government is<br>prohibited from owning a firearm or having one in possession or under control<br>from the date of conviction and continuing for a period of ten years after the<br>date of conviction or the date of release from incarceration, parole, or<br>probation, whichever is latest.b.A person who has been convicted anywhere of a felony offense of this or<br>another state or the federal government not provided for in subdivision a or who<br>has been convicted of a class A misdemeanor offense involving violence or<br>intimidation in violation of chapters 12.1-16 through 12.1-25 or an equivalent<br>offense of another state or the federal government and the offense was<br>committed while using or possessing a firearm, a dangerous weapon, or, as<br>defined in subsections 7 and 8 of section 12.1-01-04, a destructive device or an<br>explosive, is prohibited from owning a firearm or having one in possession or<br>under control from the date of conviction and continuing for a period of five<br>years after the date of conviction or the date of release from incarceration,<br>parole, or probation, whichever is latest.c.A person who is or has ever been diagnosed and confined or committed to a<br>hospital or other institution in this state or elsewhere by a court of competent<br>jurisdiction, other than a person who has had the petition that provided the<br>basis for the diagnosis, confinement, or commitment dismissed under section<br>25-03.1-17, 25-03.1-18, or 25-03.1-19, or equivalent statutes of another<br>jurisdiction, as a mentally ill person as defined in section 25-03.1-02, or as a<br>mentally deficient person as defined in section 25-01-01, is prohibited from<br>purchasing a firearm or having one in possession or under control.Thislimitation does not apply to a person who has not suffered from the disability for<br>the previous three years.d.A person under the age of eighteen years may not possess a handgun except<br>that such a person, while under the direct supervision of an adult, may possess<br>a handgun for the purposes of firearm safety training, target shooting, or<br>hunting.A person who violates subdivision a or b is guilty of a class C felony, and a person<br>who violates subdivision c or d is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.2.For the purposes of this section, &quot;conviction&quot; means a determination that the person<br>committed one of the above-mentioned crimes upon a verdict of guilt, a plea of<br>guilty, or a plea of nolo contendere even though:a.The court suspended execution of sentence in accordance with subsection 3 of<br>section 12.1-32-02;b.The court deferred imposition of sentence in accordance with subsection 4 of<br>section 12.1-32-02;c.The court placed the person on probation;d.The person's conviction has been reduced in accordance with subsection 9 of<br>section 12.1-32-02 or section 12.1-32-07.1;Page No. 1e.Sentencedispositions,sentencereductions,oroffensedeterminationsequivalent to this section were imposed or granted by a court, board, agency,<br>or law of another state or the federal government; orf.The person committed an offense equivalent to an offense described in<br>subdivision a or b of subsection 1 when that person was subject to juvenile<br>adjudication or proceedings and a determination of a court under chapter 27-20<br>or of a court of another state or the federal government was made that the<br>person committed the delinquent act or offense.62.1-02-02. Sale of handgun regulated - Penalty. No person may transfer a handgunto any person who the transferor knows or has reasonable cause to believe is a person<br>prohibited by section 62.1-02-01 from possessing a firearm. Any person who violates this section<br>is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.62.1-02-03.Possession or sale of short-barreled rifle or shotgun - Penalty -Application. A person who possesses, obtains, receives, sells, or uses a short-barreled rifle or a<br>short-barreled shotgun is guilty of a class C felony.This section does not apply to a lawenforcement officer who possesses, obtains, receives, sells, or uses a short-barreled rifle or a<br>short-barreled shotgun in the course of or in connection with the officer's official duties, to a<br>member of the armed forces of the United States or national guard, organized reserves, state<br>defense forces, or state guard organizations who possesses or uses a short-barreled rifle or<br>short-barreled shotgun issued to the member by that organization and while on official duty, or to<br>any person who complies with the National Firearms Act [26 U.S.C. 5801-5872].62.1-02-04. Possession of firearm or dangerous weapon in liquor establishment orgaming site prohibited - Penalty - Exceptions. Any person who enters or remains in that part<br>of the establishment that is set aside for the retail sale in an establishment engaged in the retail<br>sale of alcoholic beverages or used as a gaming site while in the possession of a firearm or<br>dangerous weapon is guilty of a class A misdemeanor. This section does not apply to:1.A law enforcement officer.2.The proprietor.3.The proprietor's employee.4.A designee of the proprietor when the designee is displaying an unloaded firearm or<br>dangerous weapon as a prize or sale item in a raffle or auction.5.Private security personnel while on duty for the purpose of delivering or receiving<br>moneys used at the liquor establishment or gaming site.62.1-02-05. Possession of a firearm at a public gathering - Penalty - Application.1.A person who possesses a firearm at a public gathering is guilty of a class B<br>misdemeanor. For the purpose of this section, &quot;public gathering&quot; includes athletic or<br>sporting events, schools or school functions, churches or church functions, political<br>rallies or functions, musical concerts, and individuals in publicly owned parks where<br>hunting is not allowed by proclamation and publicly owned or operated buildings.<br>The term &quot;public gathering&quot; does not apply to a state or federal park.2.This section does not apply to law enforcement officers; members of the armed<br>forces of the United States or national guard, organized reserves, state defense<br>forces, or state guard organizations, when on duty; competitors participating in<br>organized sport shooting events; gun and antique shows; participants using blank<br>cartridge firearms at sporting or theatrical events; any firearms carried in a<br>temporary residence or motor vehicle; students and instructors at hunter safety<br>classes; or private security personnel while on duty. In addition, a municipal courtPage No. 2judge licensed to practice law in this state, a district court judge, a staff member of<br>the office of attorney general, and a retired North Dakota law enforcement officer are<br>exempt from the prohibition and penalty in subsection 1 if the individual maintains<br>the same level of firearms proficiency as is required by the peace officer standards<br>and training board for law enforcement officers. A local law enforcement agency<br>shall issue a certificate of compliance under this section to an individual who is<br>proficient.3.This section does not prevent any political subdivision from enacting an ordinance<br>which is less restrictive than this section relating to the possession of firearms at a<br>public gathering. Such an ordinance supersedes this section within the jurisdiction<br>of the political subdivision.62.1-02-06. Discharge of firearm within city - Penalty - Application. A person whodischarges a firearm within a city is guilty of a class B misdemeanor. This section does not apply<br>to the lawful discharge of firearms by law enforcement officers, by citizens in defense of person<br>or property, or by participants in lawful activities in which discharge of firearms is a recognized<br>part of the activity, including shooting galleries and ranges.62.1-02-07.Use of firearm by certain minors prohibited - Penalty.Any parent,guardian, or other person having charge or custody of any minor under fifteen years of age who<br>permits that minor to carry or use in public any firearm of any description loaded with powder and<br>projectile, except when the minor is under the direct supervision of the parent, guardian, or other<br>person authorized by the parent or guardian, is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.62.1-02-08. Illegal firearms, ammunition, or explosive materials business.1.A person is guilty of an offense if the person supplies a firearm, ammunition, or<br>explosive material to, or procures or receives a firearm, ammunition, or explosive<br>material for, a person prohibited by this title from receiving it if the transferor knows<br>or has reasonable cause to believe that such person is prohibited by section<br>62.1-02-01 from receiving or possessing it.2.The offense is a class C felony if the actor:a.Was not licensed or otherwise authorized by law to handle, transfer, or engage<br>in transactions with respect to the firearm, destructive device, or explosive<br>material; orb.Engaged in the forbidden transaction under circumstances manifesting the<br>actor's readiness to supply or procure on other occasions in disregard of lawful<br>restrictions.Otherwise the offense is a class A misdemeanor.62.1-02-09. Possession of explosive and destructive device in government building- Penalty. A person, except for a law enforcement officer while on official business, is guilty of a<br>class C felony if the person possesses an explosive or destructive device in a government<br>building without the written consent of the government agency or person responsible for the<br>management of the building.62.1-02-10. Carrying loaded firearm in vehicle - Penalty - Exceptions. No personmay keep or carry a loaded firearm in or on any motor vehicle in this state. Any person violating<br>this section is guilty of a class B misdemeanor. This prohibition does not apply to:1.A member of the armed forces of the United States or national guard, organized<br>reserves, state defense forces, or state guard organizations while possessing the<br>firearm issued to the member by the organization and while on official duty.Page No. 32.A law enforcement officer, except while the officer is engaged in hunting or trapping<br>activities with a rifle or shotgun.3.Any person possessing a valid North Dakota concealed weapons license or a valid<br>license issued by another state authorizing the person to carry a dangerous weapon<br>concealed if that state permits a holder of a valid North Dakota concealed weapons<br>license to carry a dangerous weapon concealed in that state without obtaining a<br>similar license from that state, except while that person is in the field engaged in<br>hunting or trapping activities.4.Any person in the field engaged in lawful hunting or trapping of nongame species or<br>fur-bearing animals.5.A security guard or private investigator licensed to carry firearms by the attorney<br>general.6.Any person possessing a valid special permit issued pursuant to section 20.1-02-05.62.1-02-11. Possessing explosive prohibited - Exception - Penalty. No person mayhave in custody, possession, or control any nitroglycerin, dynamite, or any other dangerous or<br>violent explosive, unless the explosive is carried in the prosecution of or to effect a lawful and<br>legitimate purpose. Any person violating this section is guilty of a class C felony.62.1-02-12.Resident may purchase rifle or shotgun in contiguous state -Application - Definitions. Repealed by S.L. 2005, ch. 598, <meta property="og:url" content="https://statutes.laws.com/test/" /> <meta property="og:site_name" content="Statutes" /> <meta property="article:modified_time" content="2019-12-27T23:25:16+00:00" /> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image" /> <h2>State Codes and Statutes</h2> <a href='https://statutes.laws.com/'>Statutes</a> > <a href='https://statutes.laws.com/north-dakota'>North-dakota</a> > <a href='https://statutes.laws.com/north-dakota/t621'>T621</a> > <a href='https://statutes.laws.com/north-dakota/t621/t621c02'>T621c02</a><br><br><a href="https://law.justia.com/codes/north-dakota/2009/t621/pdf/t621c02.pdf">Download pdf</a><br><div id="embed_document" style="width:625px; height:815px; text-align:center;">Loading PDF...</div><script type="text/javascript"> var pdf_url = 'https://law.justia.com/codes/north-dakota/2009/t621/pdf/t621c02.pdf'; $(document).ready(function() { var embedwindow = $("#embed_document"); if ($.browser.msie){ embedwindow.html('<embed src="'+pdf_url+'" width="100%" height="100%"></embed>'); } else { embedwindow.html('<iframe style="width:100%; height:100%;" src="https://docs.google.com/gview?url='+window.escape(pdf_url)+'&embedded=true" frameborder="0"></iframe>'); } });</script><br><br><noframes>CHAPTER 62.1-02POSSESSION OF WEAPONS62.1-02-01. Persons who are not to possess firearms - Penalty.1.a.A person who has been convicted anywhere of a felony offense involving<br>violence or intimidation in violation of chapters 12.1-16 through 12.1-25 or an<br>equivalent felony offense of another state or the federal government is<br>prohibited from owning a firearm or having one in possession or under control<br>from the date of conviction and continuing for a period of ten years after the<br>date of conviction or the date of release from incarceration, parole, or<br>probation, whichever is latest.b.A person who has been convicted anywhere of a felony offense of this or<br>another state or the federal government not provided for in subdivision a or who<br>has been convicted of a class A misdemeanor offense involving violence or<br>intimidation in violation of chapters 12.1-16 through 12.1-25 or an equivalent<br>offense of another state or the federal government and the offense was<br>committed while using or possessing a firearm, a dangerous weapon, or, as<br>defined in subsections 7 and 8 of section 12.1-01-04, a destructive device or an<br>explosive, is prohibited from owning a firearm or having one in possession or<br>under control from the date of conviction and continuing for a period of five<br>years after the date of conviction or the date of release from incarceration,<br>parole, or probation, whichever is latest.c.A person who is or has ever been diagnosed and confined or committed to a<br>hospital or other institution in this state or elsewhere by a court of competent<br>jurisdiction, other than a person who has had the petition that provided the<br>basis for the diagnosis, confinement, or commitment dismissed under section<br>25-03.1-17, 25-03.1-18, or 25-03.1-19, or equivalent statutes of another<br>jurisdiction, as a mentally ill person as defined in section 25-03.1-02, or as a<br>mentally deficient person as defined in section 25-01-01, is prohibited from<br>purchasing a firearm or having one in possession or under control.Thislimitation does not apply to a person who has not suffered from the disability for<br>the previous three years.d.A person under the age of eighteen years may not possess a handgun except<br>that such a person, while under the direct supervision of an adult, may possess<br>a handgun for the purposes of firearm safety training, target shooting, or<br>hunting.A person who violates subdivision a or b is guilty of a class C felony, and a person<br>who violates subdivision c or d is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.2.For the purposes of this section, &quot;conviction&quot; means a determination that the person<br>committed one of the above-mentioned crimes upon a verdict of guilt, a plea of<br>guilty, or a plea of nolo contendere even though:a.The court suspended execution of sentence in accordance with subsection 3 of<br>section 12.1-32-02;b.The court deferred imposition of sentence in accordance with subsection 4 of<br>section 12.1-32-02;c.The court placed the person on probation;d.The person's conviction has been reduced in accordance with subsection 9 of<br>section 12.1-32-02 or section 12.1-32-07.1;Page No. 1e.Sentencedispositions,sentencereductions,oroffensedeterminationsequivalent to this section were imposed or granted by a court, board, agency,<br>or law of another state or the federal government; orf.The person committed an offense equivalent to an offense described in<br>subdivision a or b of subsection 1 when that person was subject to juvenile<br>adjudication or proceedings and a determination of a court under chapter 27-20<br>or of a court of another state or the federal government was made that the<br>person committed the delinquent act or offense.62.1-02-02. Sale of handgun regulated - Penalty. No person may transfer a handgunto any person who the transferor knows or has reasonable cause to believe is a person<br>prohibited by section 62.1-02-01 from possessing a firearm. Any person who violates this section<br>is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.62.1-02-03.Possession or sale of short-barreled rifle or shotgun - Penalty -Application. A person who possesses, obtains, receives, sells, or uses a short-barreled rifle or a<br>short-barreled shotgun is guilty of a class C felony.This section does not apply to a lawenforcement officer who possesses, obtains, receives, sells, or uses a short-barreled rifle or a<br>short-barreled shotgun in the course of or in connection with the officer's official duties, to a<br>member of the armed forces of the United States or national guard, organized reserves, state<br>defense forces, or state guard organizations who possesses or uses a short-barreled rifle or<br>short-barreled shotgun issued to the member by that organization and while on official duty, or to<br>any person who complies with the National Firearms Act [26 U.S.C. 5801-5872].62.1-02-04. Possession of firearm or dangerous weapon in liquor establishment orgaming site prohibited - Penalty - Exceptions. Any person who enters or remains in that part<br>of the establishment that is set aside for the retail sale in an establishment engaged in the retail<br>sale of alcoholic beverages or used as a gaming site while in the possession of a firearm or<br>dangerous weapon is guilty of a class A misdemeanor. This section does not apply to:1.A law enforcement officer.2.The proprietor.3.The proprietor's employee.4.A designee of the proprietor when the designee is displaying an unloaded firearm or<br>dangerous weapon as a prize or sale item in a raffle or auction.5.Private security personnel while on duty for the purpose of delivering or receiving<br>moneys used at the liquor establishment or gaming site.62.1-02-05. Possession of a firearm at a public gathering - Penalty - Application.1.A person who possesses a firearm at a public gathering is guilty of a class B<br>misdemeanor. For the purpose of this section, &quot;public gathering&quot; includes athletic or<br>sporting events, schools or school functions, churches or church functions, political<br>rallies or functions, musical concerts, and individuals in publicly owned parks where<br>hunting is not allowed by proclamation and publicly owned or operated buildings.<br>The term &quot;public gathering&quot; does not apply to a state or federal park.2.This section does not apply to law enforcement officers; members of the armed<br>forces of the United States or national guard, organized reserves, state defense<br>forces, or state guard organizations, when on duty; competitors participating in<br>organized sport shooting events; gun and antique shows; participants using blank<br>cartridge firearms at sporting or theatrical events; any firearms carried in a<br>temporary residence or motor vehicle; students and instructors at hunter safety<br>classes; or private security personnel while on duty. In addition, a municipal courtPage No. 2judge licensed to practice law in this state, a district court judge, a staff member of<br>the office of attorney general, and a retired North Dakota law enforcement officer are<br>exempt from the prohibition and penalty in subsection 1 if the individual maintains<br>the same level of firearms proficiency as is required by the peace officer standards<br>and training board for law enforcement officers. A local law enforcement agency<br>shall issue a certificate of compliance under this section to an individual who is<br>proficient.3.This section does not prevent any political subdivision from enacting an ordinance<br>which is less restrictive than this section relating to the possession of firearms at a<br>public gathering. Such an ordinance supersedes this section within the jurisdiction<br>of the political subdivision.62.1-02-06. Discharge of firearm within city - Penalty - Application. A person whodischarges a firearm within a city is guilty of a class B misdemeanor. This section does not apply<br>to the lawful discharge of firearms by law enforcement officers, by citizens in defense of person<br>or property, or by participants in lawful activities in which discharge of firearms is a recognized<br>part of the activity, including shooting galleries and ranges.62.1-02-07.Use of firearm by certain minors prohibited - Penalty.Any parent,guardian, or other person having charge or custody of any minor under fifteen years of age who<br>permits that minor to carry or use in public any firearm of any description loaded with powder and<br>projectile, except when the minor is under the direct supervision of the parent, guardian, or other<br>person authorized by the parent or guardian, is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.62.1-02-08. Illegal firearms, ammunition, or explosive materials business.1.A person is guilty of an offense if the person supplies a firearm, ammunition, or<br>explosive material to, or procures or receives a firearm, ammunition, or explosive<br>material for, a person prohibited by this title from receiving it if the transferor knows<br>or has reasonable cause to believe that such person is prohibited by section<br>62.1-02-01 from receiving or possessing it.2.The offense is a class C felony if the actor:a.Was not licensed or otherwise authorized by law to handle, transfer, or engage<br>in transactions with respect to the firearm, destructive device, or explosive<br>material; orb.Engaged in the forbidden transaction under circumstances manifesting the<br>actor's readiness to supply or procure on other occasions in disregard of lawful<br>restrictions.Otherwise the offense is a class A misdemeanor.62.1-02-09. Possession of explosive and destructive device in government building- Penalty. A person, except for a law enforcement officer while on official business, is guilty of a<br>class C felony if the person possesses an explosive or destructive device in a government<br>building without the written consent of the government agency or person responsible for the<br>management of the building.62.1-02-10. Carrying loaded firearm in vehicle - Penalty - Exceptions. No personmay keep or carry a loaded firearm in or on any motor vehicle in this state. Any person violating<br>this section is guilty of a class B misdemeanor. This prohibition does not apply to:1.A member of the armed forces of the United States or national guard, organized<br>reserves, state defense forces, or state guard organizations while possessing the<br>firearm issued to the member by the organization and while on official duty.Page No. 32.A law enforcement officer, except while the officer is engaged in hunting or trapping<br>activities with a rifle or shotgun.3.Any person possessing a valid North Dakota concealed weapons license or a valid<br>license issued by another state authorizing the person to carry a dangerous weapon<br>concealed if that state permits a holder of a valid North Dakota concealed weapons<br>license to carry a dangerous weapon concealed in that state without obtaining a<br>similar license from that state, except while that person is in the field engaged in<br>hunting or trapping activities.4.Any person in the field engaged in lawful hunting or trapping of nongame species or<br>fur-bearing animals.5.A security guard or private investigator licensed to carry firearms by the attorney<br>general.6.Any person possessing a valid special permit issued pursuant to section 20.1-02-05.62.1-02-11. Possessing explosive prohibited - Exception - Penalty. No person mayhave in custody, possession, or control any nitroglycerin, dynamite, or any other dangerous or<br>violent explosive, unless the explosive is carried in the prosecution of or to effect a lawful and<br>legitimate purpose. Any person violating this section is guilty of a class C felony.62.1-02-12.Resident may purchase rifle or shotgun in contiguous state -Application - Definitions. 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});</script><br><br><noframes>CHAPTER 62.1-02POSSESSION OF WEAPONS62.1-02-01. Persons who are not to possess firearms - Penalty.1.a.A person who has been convicted anywhere of a felony offense involving<br>violence or intimidation in violation of chapters 12.1-16 through 12.1-25 or an<br>equivalent felony offense of another state or the federal government is<br>prohibited from owning a firearm or having one in possession or under control<br>from the date of conviction and continuing for a period of ten years after the<br>date of conviction or the date of release from incarceration, parole, or<br>probation, whichever is latest.b.A person who has been convicted anywhere of a felony offense of this or<br>another state or the federal government not provided for in subdivision a or who<br>has been convicted of a class A misdemeanor offense involving violence or<br>intimidation in violation of chapters 12.1-16 through 12.1-25 or an equivalent<br>offense of another state or the federal government and the offense was<br>committed while using or possessing a firearm, a dangerous weapon, or, as<br>defined in subsections 7 and 8 of section 12.1-01-04, a destructive device or an<br>explosive, is prohibited from owning a firearm or having one in possession or<br>under control from the date of conviction and continuing for a period of five<br>years after the date of conviction or the date of release from incarceration,<br>parole, or probation, whichever is latest.c.A person who is or has ever been diagnosed and confined or committed to a<br>hospital or other institution in this state or elsewhere by a court of competent<br>jurisdiction, other than a person who has had the petition that provided the<br>basis for the diagnosis, confinement, or commitment dismissed under section<br>25-03.1-17, 25-03.1-18, or 25-03.1-19, or equivalent statutes of another<br>jurisdiction, as a mentally ill person as defined in section 25-03.1-02, or as a<br>mentally deficient person as defined in section 25-01-01, is prohibited from<br>purchasing a firearm or having one in possession or under control.Thislimitation does not apply to a person who has not suffered from the disability for<br>the previous three years.d.A person under the age of eighteen years may not possess a handgun except<br>that such a person, while under the direct supervision of an adult, may possess<br>a handgun for the purposes of firearm safety training, target shooting, or<br>hunting.A person who violates subdivision a or b is guilty of a class C felony, and a person<br>who violates subdivision c or d is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.2.For the purposes of this section, &quot;conviction&quot; means a determination that the person<br>committed one of the above-mentioned crimes upon a verdict of guilt, a plea of<br>guilty, or a plea of nolo contendere even though:a.The court suspended execution of sentence in accordance with subsection 3 of<br>section 12.1-32-02;b.The court deferred imposition of sentence in accordance with subsection 4 of<br>section 12.1-32-02;c.The court placed the person on probation;d.The person's conviction has been reduced in accordance with subsection 9 of<br>section 12.1-32-02 or section 12.1-32-07.1;Page No. 1e.Sentencedispositions,sentencereductions,oroffensedeterminationsequivalent to this section were imposed or granted by a court, board, agency,<br>or law of another state or the federal government; orf.The person committed an offense equivalent to an offense described in<br>subdivision a or b of subsection 1 when that person was subject to juvenile<br>adjudication or proceedings and a determination of a court under chapter 27-20<br>or of a court of another state or the federal government was made that the<br>person committed the delinquent act or offense.62.1-02-02. Sale of handgun regulated - Penalty. No person may transfer a handgunto any person who the transferor knows or has reasonable cause to believe is a person<br>prohibited by section 62.1-02-01 from possessing a firearm. Any person who violates this section<br>is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.62.1-02-03.Possession or sale of short-barreled rifle or shotgun - Penalty -Application. A person who possesses, obtains, receives, sells, or uses a short-barreled rifle or a<br>short-barreled shotgun is guilty of a class C felony.This section does not apply to a lawenforcement officer who possesses, obtains, receives, sells, or uses a short-barreled rifle or a<br>short-barreled shotgun in the course of or in connection with the officer's official duties, to a<br>member of the armed forces of the United States or national guard, organized reserves, state<br>defense forces, or state guard organizations who possesses or uses a short-barreled rifle or<br>short-barreled shotgun issued to the member by that organization and while on official duty, or to<br>any person who complies with the National Firearms Act [26 U.S.C. 5801-5872].62.1-02-04. Possession of firearm or dangerous weapon in liquor establishment orgaming site prohibited - Penalty - Exceptions. Any person who enters or remains in that part<br>of the establishment that is set aside for the retail sale in an establishment engaged in the retail<br>sale of alcoholic beverages or used as a gaming site while in the possession of a firearm or<br>dangerous weapon is guilty of a class A misdemeanor. This section does not apply to:1.A law enforcement officer.2.The proprietor.3.The proprietor's employee.4.A designee of the proprietor when the designee is displaying an unloaded firearm or<br>dangerous weapon as a prize or sale item in a raffle or auction.5.Private security personnel while on duty for the purpose of delivering or receiving<br>moneys used at the liquor establishment or gaming site.62.1-02-05. Possession of a firearm at a public gathering - Penalty - Application.1.A person who possesses a firearm at a public gathering is guilty of a class B<br>misdemeanor. For the purpose of this section, &quot;public gathering&quot; includes athletic or<br>sporting events, schools or school functions, churches or church functions, political<br>rallies or functions, musical concerts, and individuals in publicly owned parks where<br>hunting is not allowed by proclamation and publicly owned or operated buildings.<br>The term &quot;public gathering&quot; does not apply to a state or federal park.2.This section does not apply to law enforcement officers; members of the armed<br>forces of the United States or national guard, organized reserves, state defense<br>forces, or state guard organizations, when on duty; competitors participating in<br>organized sport shooting events; gun and antique shows; participants using blank<br>cartridge firearms at sporting or theatrical events; any firearms carried in a<br>temporary residence or motor vehicle; students and instructors at hunter safety<br>classes; or private security personnel while on duty. In addition, a municipal courtPage No. 2judge licensed to practice law in this state, a district court judge, a staff member of<br>the office of attorney general, and a retired North Dakota law enforcement officer are<br>exempt from the prohibition and penalty in subsection 1 if the individual maintains<br>the same level of firearms proficiency as is required by the peace officer standards<br>and training board for law enforcement officers. A local law enforcement agency<br>shall issue a certificate of compliance under this section to an individual who is<br>proficient.3.This section does not prevent any political subdivision from enacting an ordinance<br>which is less restrictive than this section relating to the possession of firearms at a<br>public gathering. Such an ordinance supersedes this section within the jurisdiction<br>of the political subdivision.62.1-02-06. Discharge of firearm within city - Penalty - Application. A person whodischarges a firearm within a city is guilty of a class B misdemeanor. This section does not apply<br>to the lawful discharge of firearms by law enforcement officers, by citizens in defense of person<br>or property, or by participants in lawful activities in which discharge of firearms is a recognized<br>part of the activity, including shooting galleries and ranges.62.1-02-07.Use of firearm by certain minors prohibited - Penalty.Any parent,guardian, or other person having charge or custody of any minor under fifteen years of age who<br>permits that minor to carry or use in public any firearm of any description loaded with powder and<br>projectile, except when the minor is under the direct supervision of the parent, guardian, or other<br>person authorized by the parent or guardian, is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.62.1-02-08. Illegal firearms, ammunition, or explosive materials business.1.A person is guilty of an offense if the person supplies a firearm, ammunition, or<br>explosive material to, or procures or receives a firearm, ammunition, or explosive<br>material for, a person prohibited by this title from receiving it if the transferor knows<br>or has reasonable cause to believe that such person is prohibited by section<br>62.1-02-01 from receiving or possessing it.2.The offense is a class C felony if the actor:a.Was not licensed or otherwise authorized by law to handle, transfer, or engage<br>in transactions with respect to the firearm, destructive device, or explosive<br>material; orb.Engaged in the forbidden transaction under circumstances manifesting the<br>actor's readiness to supply or procure on other occasions in disregard of lawful<br>restrictions.Otherwise the offense is a class A misdemeanor.62.1-02-09. Possession of explosive and destructive device in government building- Penalty. A person, except for a law enforcement officer while on official business, is guilty of a<br>class C felony if the person possesses an explosive or destructive device in a government<br>building without the written consent of the government agency or person responsible for the<br>management of the building.62.1-02-10. Carrying loaded firearm in vehicle - Penalty - Exceptions. No personmay keep or carry a loaded firearm in or on any motor vehicle in this state. Any person violating<br>this section is guilty of a class B misdemeanor. This prohibition does not apply to:1.A member of the armed forces of the United States or national guard, organized<br>reserves, state defense forces, or state guard organizations while possessing the<br>firearm issued to the member by the organization and while on official duty.Page No. 32.A law enforcement officer, except while the officer is engaged in hunting or trapping<br>activities with a rifle or shotgun.3.Any person possessing a valid North Dakota concealed weapons license or a valid<br>license issued by another state authorizing the person to carry a dangerous weapon<br>concealed if that state permits a holder of a valid North Dakota concealed weapons<br>license to carry a dangerous weapon concealed in that state without obtaining a<br>similar license from that state, except while that person is in the field engaged in<br>hunting or trapping activities.4.Any person in the field engaged in lawful hunting or trapping of nongame species or<br>fur-bearing animals.5.A security guard or private investigator licensed to carry firearms by the attorney<br>general.6.Any person possessing a valid special permit issued pursuant to section 20.1-02-05.62.1-02-11. Possessing explosive prohibited - Exception - Penalty. No person mayhave in custody, possession, or control any nitroglycerin, dynamite, or any other dangerous or<br>violent explosive, unless the explosive is carried in the prosecution of or to effect a lawful and<br>legitimate purpose. Any person violating this section is guilty of a class C felony.62.1-02-12.Resident may purchase rifle or shotgun in contiguous state -Application - Definitions. 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