Testing Requirements
- The concealed weapon testing may only be administered by a certified law enforcement or civilian test administrator. Contact your local law enforcement agency to inquire about testing or go to the website to download a list of civilian test administrators in your area.
- All classroom instruction and testing must be completed within the State of North Dakota and cannot be held in conjunction with any other state’s concealed weapons laws or procedures.
- Class 2 Testing Requirements
- An applicant for a Class 2 license shall successfully complete an open book test based upon the Concealed Weapon License manual.
- No testing is required for timely renewal of a Class 2 license.
- Class 1 Testing Requirements
- An applicant for a Class 1 license shall successfully participate in a classroom instruction that sets forth weapon safety rules and the deadly force law of North Dakota, successfully complete an open book test based upon the Concealed Weapon License Manual, demonstrate familiarity with a firearm or dangerous weapon, and successfully complete an actual shooting or certified proficiency exercise.
- Evidence of familiarity with a firearm or dangerous weapon to be concealed may be satisfied by one of the following:
- Certification of familiarity with a firearm or dangerous weapon by an individual who has been certified by the attorney general, which may include a law enforcement officer, military or civilian firearms instructor, hunter safety instructor, or dangerous weapons instructor;
- Evidence of equivalent experience with a firearm or dangerous weapon through participation in an organized shooting competition, law enforcement, military service, or dangerous weapon course of training;
- Possession of a license from another state to carry a firearm or dangerous weapon, concealed or otherwise, which is granted by that state upon completion of a course described above; or
- Evidence that the applicant, during military service, was found to be qualified to operate a firearm or dangerous weapon.
- All applicants for a Class 1 license must complete the proficiency testing, even if they are able to demonstrate familiarity by one of the methods listed above.
- Testing is required in order to renew a Class 1 license.
- An applicant for a Class 1 license shall successfully participate in a classroom instruction that sets forth weapon safety rules and the deadly force law of North Dakota, successfully complete an open book test based upon the Concealed Weapon License Manual, demonstrate familiarity with a firearm or dangerous weapon, and successfully complete an actual shooting or certified proficiency exercise.