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North Dakota Concealed Knife Carry (2026)

Conditional: An ordinary knife under 6 inches (not a switchblade/dagger/stiletto) isn't a 'dangerous weapon' and may be carried concealed; concealing a dangerous-weapon knife needs a license (NDCC 62.1-04-02).

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

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Concealed Knife Carry in states bordering North Dakota

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

MinnesotaPermitted
Minnesota has no blade-length limit or blanket concealed-carry ban for common knives; the only bar is possessing a dangerous article intending unlawful use as a weapon (609.66 subd. 1(a)(5)).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: revisor.mn.gov · Full Minnesota rule →
MontanaPermitted
A 'concealed weapon' is defined as only a firearm, so carrying any knife concealed (any blade length) is not an offense in Montana (MCA 45-8-316).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: mca.legmt.gov · Full Montana rule →
South DakotaPermitted
SD sets no blade-length limit and allows concealed carry of ordinary knives; concealing a dangerous weapon is a crime only if done with intent to commit a felony (SDCL 22-14-8).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: sdlegislature.gov · Full South Dakota rule →

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