Around 4,000 concealed weapon licenses issued in North Dakota in 2024, down from nearly 13,000 in 2016 - Grand Forks Herald

Summary

North Dakota has seen a significant drop in the number of concealed weapon licenses issued in 2024, down to around 4,000 from nearly 13,000 in 2016. This decrease is directly related to North Dakota's implementation of constitutional carry, which allows eligible individuals to carry a concealed firearm without a permit. Gun owners should be aware that the state's permitless carry law has reduced the necessity of obtaining a license for concealed carry.