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North Dakota Gun Possession Laws (2026)

Permitted: North Dakota has no red-flag law (also called an Extreme Risk Protection Order, or ERPO), and no assault-weapon ban or state-level restriction on magazines.

PermittedVerified May 31, 2026

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Gun Possession in states bordering North Dakota

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

MinnesotaConditional
Minnesota has a red-flag law (Extreme Risk Protection Orders, or ERPOs) that took effect in 2024, and has no assault-weapon ban or restriction on magazines.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: dps.mn.gov · Full Minnesota rule →
MontanaPermitted
Montana has no red-flag law (also called an Extreme Risk Protection Order, or ERPO), and no assault-weapon ban or restriction on magazines; state preemption of local gun laws is strong.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: dojmt.gov · Full Montana rule →
South DakotaPermitted
South Dakota has no red-flag law (also called an Extreme Risk Protection Order, or ERPO), and no assault-weapon ban or restriction on magazines.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: sdlegislature.gov · Full South Dakota rule →

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