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North Dakota — Gun Facts, Figures and the Law

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Proportion of Adults Living in a Home With a Gun

ChartIn North Dakota, the percentage of adults living in a household with a firearm is reported to be

2004: 56.0%¹
2002: 54.3%²
2001: 50.7%³

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Proportion of Households with Firearms

In North Dakota, the percentage of households with one or more guns is reported to be

2004: 43.80%⁴

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Proportion of Households with Firearms by Decade

ChartIn North Dakota, the percentage of households with one or more guns is estimated to be

2001/2010: 54.7%⁵ ⁶
1991/2000: 58.0%
1981/1990: 57.4%

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Total Number of Gun DeathsChartIn North Dakota, annual deaths resulting from firearms total 

1037
907
92
96
86
73
61
65
59
59
57
46
61
50
58
58
47
43
49 
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Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of all gun deaths per 100,000 population is 

13.647
11.87
12.15
12.98
11.89
10.43
8.92
9.66
8.87
8.97
8.73
7.08
9.44
7.76
9.08
9.09
7.35
6.70
7.61
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Total Number of Male Gun DeathsChartIn North Dakota, annual male deaths resulting from firearms total 

917
767
80
89
81
61
52
59
53
55
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Rate of Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of male gun death per 100,000 population is 

23.507
19.54
20.57
23.48
21.89
17.15
15.02
17.36
15.81
16.59
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Total Number of Female Gun DeathsChartIn North Dakota, annual female deaths resulting from firearms total 

127
147
12
7
5
12
9
6
6
4
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Rate of Female Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of female gun death per 100,000 population is 

3.267
3.79
3.26
1.94
1.41
3.49
2.67
1.80
1.82
1.23
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Homicides (any method)ChartIn North Dakota, annual homicides by any means total 

157
17
22
15
13
16
17
14
14
0
14
11
11
11
12
7
9
12
12 
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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

1.997
2.24
2.91
2.03
1.80
2.29
2.49
2.08
2.11
0
2.14
1.69
1.70
1.71
1.88
1.10
1.41
1.87
2.02
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Male Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn North Dakota, annual male homicides by any means total 

117
137
18
13
0
0
12
10
0
0
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Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of male homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

2.847
3.34
4.63
3.43
0
0
3.47
2.94
0
0
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Female Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn North Dakota, annual female homicides by any means total 

47
4
4
2
13
16
5
4
14
0
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Rate of Female Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of female homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

1.097
1.08
1.09
0.55
3.68
4.65
1.48
1.20
4.25
0
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Gun HomicidesChartIn North Dakota, annual firearm homicides total 

07
10
11
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)8
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
5
1
3
6
12
3
5
5
7 
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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

07
1.32
1.45
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.77
0.15
0.46
0.93
1.88
0.47
0.78
0.78
1.09
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Male Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn North Dakota, annual male firearm homicides total 

07
07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of male firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

07
07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Female Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn North Dakota, annual female firearm homicides total 

07
0 (suppressed)7
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0
0
0
0
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Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of female firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

07
07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Handgun HomicidesChartIn North Dakota, according to figures9 from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), annual handgun homicides total 

210 11
5
5
1
0
1
3
3
1
0
3
1
0
1
6
1
3
1
1
1 
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Rate of Handgun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, according to figures12 from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the annual rate of handgun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.2613
0.66
0.66
0.14
0.00
0.14
0.44
0.44
0.15
0.00
0.46
0.15
0.00
0.16
0.94
0.16
0.47
0.16
0.15
0.15
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Handgun Homicides (CDC)ChartIn North Dakota, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, annual handgun homicides total 

07
0 (suppressed)7
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)7 11
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed) 
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Rate of Handgun Homicide per 100,000 People (CDC)ChartIn North Dakota, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, the annual rate of handgun homicide per 100,000 population is 

07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
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Male Handgun Homicide Victims (CDC)ChartIn North Dakota, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, annual male handgun homicides total 

07
07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Rate of Male Handgun Homicide per 100,000 People (CDC)ChartIn North Dakota, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, the annual rate of male handgun homicide per 100,000 population is 

07
07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Female Handgun Homicide Victims (CDC)ChartIn North Dakota, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, annual female handgun homicides total 

07
07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Rate of Female Handgun Homicide per 100,000 People (CDC)ChartIn North Dakota, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, the annual rate of female handgun homicide per 100,000 population is 

07
07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Long Gun HomicidesChartIn North Dakota, according to figures14 from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), annual long gun homicides total 

110 11
2
0
1
2
1
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
3
1
0
2
3
3
2
2 
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Rate of Long Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, according to figures15 from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the annual rate of long gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.1313
0.26
0.00
0.14
0.28
0.14
0.00
0.15
0.30
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.47
0.16
0.00
0.31
0.47
0.46
0.31
0.31
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Long Gun Homicides (CDC)ChartIn North Dakota, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, annual long gun homicides total 

07
0 (suppressed)7
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)7 11
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed) 
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Rate of Long Gun Homicide per 100,000 People (CDC)ChartIn North Dakota, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, the annual rate of long gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
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Male Long Gun Homicide Victims (CDC)ChartIn North Dakota, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, annual male long gun homicides total 

07
07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Rate of Male Long Gun Homicide per 100,000 People (CDC)ChartIn North Dakota, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, the annual rate of male long gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

07
07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Female Long Gun Homicide Victims (CDC)ChartIn North Dakota, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, annual female long gun homicides total 

07
07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Rate of Female Long Gun Homicide per 100,000 People (CDC)ChartIn North Dakota, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, the annual rate of female long gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

07
07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Gun Homicides (Other)ChartIn North Dakota, according to figures16 from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), annual firearm homicides (other) total 

210 17
1
4
4
2
2
3
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1 
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Rate of Gun Homicide (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, according to figures18 from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the annual rate of firearm homicide (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.2613
0.13
0.53
0.54
0.28
0
0
0
0
0
0.00
0.00
0.15
0.00
0.16
0.16
0.00
0.15
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Gun Homicides (Other) (CDC)ChartIn North Dakota, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, annual firearm homicides (other) total 

07
0 (suppressed)7
11
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)7 11
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
11
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed) 
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Rate of Gun Homicide (Other) per 100,000 People (CDC)ChartIn North Dakota, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, the annual rate of firearm homicide (other) per 100,000 population is 

07
0
1.45
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
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Male Gun Homicide Victims (Other) (CDC)ChartIn North Dakota, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, annual male firearm homicides (other) total 

07
07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Rate of Male Gun Homicide (Other) per 100,000 People (CDC)ChartIn North Dakota, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, the annual rate of male firearm homicides (other) per 100,000 population is 

07
07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Female Gun Homicide Victims (Other) (CDC)ChartIn North Dakota, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, annual female firearm homicides (other) total 

07
07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Rate of Female Gun Homicide (Other) per 100,000 People (CDC)ChartIn North Dakota, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, the annual rate of female firearm homicides (other) per 100,000 population is 

07
07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Suicides (any method)ChartIn North Dakota, annual suicides by any means total 

1547
1407
124
137
1288
105
101
106
90
86
95
90
92
73
81
91
79
68
73 
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Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

20.397
18.47
16.38
18.53
17.69
15.01
14.77
15.76
13.53
13.08
14.55
13.86
14.24
11.32
12.68
14.26
12.36
10.59
11.33
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Male Suicide Victims (any method)ChartIn North Dakota, annual male suicides by any means total 

1257
1137
100
113
108
87
83
89
78
72
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Rate of Male Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of male suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

32.277
29.05
25.72
29.81
29.19
24.46
23.97
26.19
23.26
21.72
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Female Suicide Victims (any method)ChartIn North Dakota, annual female suicides by any means total 

297
277
24
24
20
18
18
17
12
14
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Rate of Female Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of female suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

7.887
7.32
6.52
6.66
5.66
5.23
5.33
5.11
3.64
4.29
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Gun SuicidesChartIn North Dakota, annual firearm suicides total 

937
75
76
85
76
63
51
56
50
55
49
41
56
41
41
53
41
35
39 
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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

12.317
9.90
10.04
11.49
10.51
9
7.46
8.33
7.52
8.36
7.51
6.31
8.67
6.36
6.42
8.31
6.42
5.45
6.05
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Male Gun Suicide VictimsChartIn North Dakota, annual male firearm suicides total 

837
667
66
78
72
56
45
52
47
51
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Rate of Male Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of male firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

21.437
16.97
16.97
20.58
19.46
15.74
13
15.30
14.02
15.39
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Female Gun Suicide VictimsChartIn North Dakota, annual female firearm suicides total 

107
9
10
7
4
7
6
4
3
4
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Rate of Female Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of female firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

2.727
2.44
2.72
1.94
1.13
2.04
1.78
1.20
0.91
1.23
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Handgun SuicidesChartIn North Dakota, annual handgun suicides total 

297
23
31
28
34
30
17
22
22
19
12
11
20
10
14
21
12
0 (suppressed)
11 
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Rate of Handgun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of handgun suicide per 100,000 population is 

3.847
3.03
4.10
3.79
4.70
4.29
2.49
3.27
3.31
2.89
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
3.10
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
3.29
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
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Male Handgun Suicide VictimsChartIn North Dakota, annual male handgun suicides total 

267
207
29
22
32
25
13
20
19
17
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Rate of Male Handgun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of male handgun suicide per 100,000 population is 

6.717
5.14
7.46
5.80
8.65
7.03
3.75
5.88
5.67
5.13
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Female Handgun Suicide VictimsChartIn North Dakota, annual female handgun suicides total 

37
3
2
6
2
5
4
2
3
2
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Rate of Female Handgun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of female handgun suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.827
0.81
0.54
1.66
0.57
1.45
1.18
0.60
0.91
0.61
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Long Gun SuicidesChartIn North Dakota, the number of long gun suicides is 

247
19
22
25
27
18
23
25
23
26
18
20
23
18
15
16
21
16
15 
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Rate of Long Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of long gun suicide per 100,000 population is 

3.187
2.51
2.91
3.38
3.73
2.57
3.36
3.72
3.46
3.95
0.00 (unreliable)
3.08
3.56
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
3.29
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
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Male Long Gun Suicide VictimsChartIn North Dakota, annual male long gun suicides total 

237
167
22
25
26
17
22
23
23
24
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Rate of Male Long Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of male long gun suicide per 100,000 population is 

5.947
4.11
5.66
6.60
7.03
4.78
6.35
6.77
6.86
7.24
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Female Long Gun Suicide VictimsChartIn North Dakota, annual female long gun suicides total 

17
3
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
1
1
1
2
0
2
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Rate of Female Long Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of female long gun suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.277
0.81
0
0
0.28
0.29
0.30
0.60
0
0.61
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Gun Suicides (Other)ChartIn North Dakota, annual gun suicides (other) total 

407
33
23
32
15
15
11
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
10
19
10
13
13
12
16
0 (suppressed)
12
13 
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Rate of Gun Suicide (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of gun suicide (other) per 100,000 population is 

5.307
4.35
3.04
4.33
2.07
2.14
1.61
0
0
1.52
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
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Male Gun Suicide (Other) VictimsChartIn North Dakota, annual male gun suicides (other) total 

347
307
15
31
14
14
10
0
0
10
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Rate of Male Gun Suicide (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of male gun suicide (other) per 100,000 population is 

8.787
7.71
3.86
8.18
3.78
3.94
2.89
0
0
3.02
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Female Gun Suicide (Other) VictimsChartIn North Dakota, annual female gun suicides (other) total 

67
3
8
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
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Rate of Female Gun Suicide (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of female gun suicide (other) per 100,000 population is 

1.637
0.81
2.17
0.28
0.28
0.29
0.30
0
0
0
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Unintentional Gun DeathsChartIn North Dakota, annual unintentional shooting deaths total 

07
0 (suppressed)7
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)8
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
2
1
2
1
1
2
0 (suppressed)
2
1 
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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death per 100,000 population is 

07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.31
0.15
0.31
0.16
0.16
0.31
0.00 (unreliable)
0.31
0.16
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Unintentional Male Gun DeathsChartIn North Dakota, annual unintentional male shooting deaths total 

07
07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Rate of Unintentional Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of unintentional male shooting death per 100,000 population is 

07
07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Unintentional Female Gun DeathsChartIn North Dakota, annual unintentional female shooting deaths total 

07
0 (suppressed)7
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0
0
0
0
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Rate of Unintentional Female Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of unintentional female shooting death per 100,000 population is 

07
07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Unintentional Handgun DeathsChartIn North Dakota, annual unintentional shooting deaths by handgun total 

07
0 (suppressed)7
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)7
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed) 
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Rate of Unintentional Handgun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by handgun per 100,000 population is 

07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
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Unintentional Male Handgun DeathsChartIn North Dakota, annual unintentional male shooting deaths by handgun total 

07
07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Rate of Unintentional Male Handgun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of unintentional male shooting death by handgun per 100,000 population is 

07
07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Unintentional Female Handgun DeathsChartIn North Dakota, annual unintentional female shooting deaths by handgun total 

07
0 (suppressed)7
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0
0
0
0
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Rate of Unintentional Female Handgun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of unintentional female shooting death by handgun per 100,000 population is 

07
07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Unintentional Long Gun DeathsChartIn North Dakota, annual unintentional shooting deaths by long gun total 

07
0 (suppressed)7
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)7
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed) 
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Rate of Unintentional Long Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by long gun per 100,000 population is 

07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Unintentional Male Long Gun DeathsChartIn North Dakota, annual unintentional male shooting deaths by long gun total 

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Rate of Unintentional Male Long Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of unintentional male shooting death by long gun per 100,000 population is 

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Unintentional Female Long Gun DeathsChartIn North Dakota, annual unintentional female shooting deaths by long gun total 

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Rate of Unintentional Female Long Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of unintentional female shooting death by long gun per 100,000 population is 

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Unintentional Gun Deaths (Other)ChartIn North Dakota, annual unintentional shooting deaths by firearm (other) total 

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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by firearm (other) per 100,000 population is 

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Unintentional Male Gun Deaths (Other)ChartIn North Dakota, annual unintentional male shooting deaths by firearm (other) total 

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Rate of Unintentional Male Gun Death (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of unintentional male shooting death by firearm (other) per 100,000 population is 

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Unintentional Female Gun Deaths (Other)ChartIn North Dakota, annual unintentional female shooting deaths by firearm (other) total 

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0 (suppressed)
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Rate of Unintentional Female Handgun Death (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of unintentional female shooting death by firearm (other) per 100,000 population is 

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Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn North Dakota, annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

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0 (suppressed)8
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0 (suppressed)
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0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
1
3
0 (suppressed)
2
2
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1
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Rate of Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of unknown-cause shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

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0
0
0
0
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0.15
0.46
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0.31
0.31
0.00 (unreliable)
0.16
0.16
0.31
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Male Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn North Dakota, annual male shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

07
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0
0
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Rate of Male Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of unknown-cause male shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

07
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Female Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn North Dakota, annual female shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

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0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
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Rate of Female Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of unknown-cause female shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

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Handgun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn North Dakota, annual deaths by handgun in which the cause remains undecided total 

07
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0 (suppressed)7
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0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
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0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed) 
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Rate of Handgun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of unknown-cause handgun deaths per 100,000 population is 

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0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
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Male Handgun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn North Dakota, annual male deaths by handgun in which the cause remains undecided total 

07
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Rate of Male Handgun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of unknown-cause male handgun deaths per 100,000 population is 

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Female Handgun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn North Dakota, annual female deaths by handgun in which the cause remains undecided total 

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0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0
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Rate of Female Handgun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of unknown-cause female handgun deaths per 100,000 population is 

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Long Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn North Dakota, annual deaths by long gun in which the cause remains undecided total 

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Rate of Long Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of unknown-cause long gun deaths per 100,000 population is 

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0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
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Male Long Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn North Dakota, annual male deaths by long gun in which the cause remains undecided total 

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Rate of Male Long Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of unknown-cause male long gun deaths per 100,000 population is 

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Female Long Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn North Dakota, annual female deaths by long gun in which the cause remains undecided total 

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Rate of Female Long Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of unknown-cause female long gun deaths per 100,000 population is 

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Gun Deaths (Other) from Undetermined CauseChartIn North Dakota, annual deaths by firearm (other) in which the cause remains undecided total 

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Rate of Gun Death (Other) from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of unknown-cause gun deaths (other) per 100,000 population is 

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Male Gun Deaths (Other) from Undetermined CauseChartIn North Dakota, annual male deaths by firearm (other) in which the cause remains undecided total 

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Rate of Male Gun Death (Other) from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of unknown-cause male gun deaths (other) per 100,000 population is 

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Female Gun Deaths (Other) from Undetermined CauseChartIn North Dakota, annual female deaths by firearm (other) in which the cause remains undecided total 

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Rate of Female Gun Death (Other) from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of unknown-cause female gun deaths (other) per 100,000 population is 

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Legal Intervention Gun HomicidesChartIn North Dakota, annual legal-intervention gun homicides total 

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Rate of Legal Intervention Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of legal-intervention gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

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Male Legal Intervention Gun HomicidesChartIn North Dakota, annual male legal-intervention gun homicides total 

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Rate of Male Legal Intervention Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of male legal-intervention gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

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Female Legal Intervention Gun HomicidesChartIn North Dakota, annual female legal-intervention gun homicides total 

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Rate of Female Legal Intervention Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn North Dakota, the annual rate of female legal-intervention gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

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0
0
0
0
0
0
0

TransfersGun Trade and Trafficking

Origin of Crime Guns

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Suppliers of Crime Guns to Other US States (Rate)

When crime guns seized in the United States were traced, interstate gun traffickers had sourced their weapons from North Dakota at a rate of 11.0²² per 100,000 inhabitants

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Suppliers of Crime Guns to Other US States (Rank)

When crime guns seized in the United States were traced, North Dakota ranked at No. 35²² out of 51 US jurisdictions as a source of weapons for interstate gun trafficking

MeasuresGun RegulationCompare
Firearm Regulation - Guiding PolicyThe regulation of guns in North Dakota is categorised as permissive23
Firearm LawGuiding gun control legislation in North Dakota includes the North Dakota Century Code and the Constitution of North Dakota 188924
Firearm Regulation AuthorityGuns in North Dakota are regulated by the State of North Dakota25 26 27
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Right to Possess FirearmsIn North Dakota, the right to private gun ownership is conditionally guaranteed by the US Constitution,28 as limited by federal law29 and state law30 26 27
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Restricted Firearms and AmmunitionIn North Dakota, civilians are not allowed to possess machine guns, unless manufactured prior to 19 May 1986,31 but civilians are allowed to possess assault weapons,32 .50 calibre rifles33 and large capacity ammunition magazines34 26 27
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Regulation of Automatic WeaponsIn North Dakota, private possession of fully automatic weapons is permitted subject to federal licensing and registration31 35 26 27
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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault WeaponsIn North Dakota, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is permitted without a licence32 26 27
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Regulation of HandgunsIn North Dakota, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is permitted without a licence36 37 26 27
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Gun Ownership and PossessionIn North Dakota, non-prohibited persons of minimum age37 36 26 27 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition
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Minimum Age for Firearm PossessionThe minimum age for gun ownership in North Dakota is 18 years for handguns (no minimum age for rifles or shotguns)38 26 27
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Domestic Violence and FirearmsWhere a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in North Dakota stipulates39 26 27 that firearm possession should be denied or revoked
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Firearm Safety TrainingIn North Dakota, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required for a permit to carry a hidden handgun40 26 27
Firearm Registration
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Civilian Gun RegistrationIn North Dakota, the law does not require41 26 27 that a record of the acquisition, possession and transfer of each privately held firearm be retained in an official register
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Gun Dealer Record KeepingIn North Dakota, licensed firearm dealers are not required42 26 27 to keep a record of each firearm or ammunition purchase, sale or transfer on behalf of a regulating authority
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Regulation of Private Gun SalesIn North Dakota, the private sale and transfer of firearms is permitted43 26 27
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Regulation of Dealer Gun SalesIn North Dakota, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is not unlawful44 26 27
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Background Checks for Private Gun SalesThe buyer of a firearm in a private sale in North Dakota is not obliged45 43 26 27 to pass official background checks before taking possession
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Background Checks for Dealer Gun SalesThe buyer of a firearm from a licensed gun dealer in North Dakota is not obliged (under State Law)45 26 27 to pass official background checks before taking possession
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Limit on Gun Dealer SalesIn North Dakota, the number and type of firearms which can be sold by a licensed gun dealer to a single gun owner is not limited46 26 27
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Number of Licensed Gun DealersChartThe number of licensed firearm dealers in North Dakota is reported to be 

2019: 69247
2018: 68248
2017: 68849
2015: 66650
2014: 66351
2013: 63852
2012: 62053
2011: 61154
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Waiting Period for Gun PossessionIn North Dakota, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is undetermined55 26 27
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Regulation of Gun ShowsIn North Dakota, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are not regulated56 26 27 in law
Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition
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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - PrivateFirearm regulations in North Dakota do not include57 26 27 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of private guns and ammunition
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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - DealerFirearm regulations in North Dakota do not include58 26 27 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by licensed arms dealers
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Firearm and Ammunition Transport RegulationsRegulations in North Dakota include (for handguns only)57 26 27 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit
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Carrying Guns Openly in PublicIn North Dakota, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is allowed without a permit for handguns (unloaded) and long guns, but subject to a valid permit for loaded handguns59 26 27
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Carrying Hidden Handguns in PublicIn North Dakota, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is allowed, subject to a valid permit40 26 27
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Hidden Handgun Permit May, or Shall Be IssuedIn North Dakota, local licensing authorities "shall issue", without room for discretion,40 60 26 27 a hidden handgun carry permit to any non-prohibited person who applies
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Reciprocity for Hidden Handgun Permit HoldersIn North Dakota, gun owners with a permit to carry hidden handguns issued in another jurisdiction are granted (by mutual agreement)40 26 27 reciprocal rights
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Exempting Hidden Handgun Permit Holders from Background ChecksIn North Dakota, gun owners with a valid permit to carry a hidden handgun are exempt61 26 27 from background checks when buying from a licensed gun dealer
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Gun Free ZonesIn North Dakota, private guns are prohibited in bars, gaming sites, any public gathering, state game refuges,62 vehicles (loaded long guns)63 and schools64 26 27
Grading US State Gun Laws
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Gun Law Ranking – LCPGVIn their 'A-F' State Scorecard of US gun laws, the Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence ranked North Dakota as ‘F’65
Gun Law Ranking – Brady CampaignChartIn its annual State Scorecard, the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence scored firearm legislation in North Dakota on a scale of 0 points (weak) to 100 points (strong) 

2011: 266
2010: 467
2009: 468
2008: 469
2007: 470
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Gun Law Ranking – Open Society InstituteIn its Comparative Survey of State Firearm Laws, the Open Society Institute ranked North Dakota at No. 4171 among 50 US States

BackgroundSustainable Development Goal ProfileLink
About SDG 16The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 goals set by the United Nations to be implemented by all member states by 2030. Adopted in 2015, they outline a vision of development in which peace and security are an integral part.

SDG 16,72 which seeks to “promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development,” includes targets and indicators focused on reducing violence (Target 16.1) and the proliferation of illicit arms (Target 16.4). The indicators – or measurement criteria – of these targets include the number of victims of intentional homicide (Indicator 16.1.1), the number of conflict-related deaths (Indicator 16.1.2), and the number of illicit firearms collected and traced (Indicator 16.4.2).

In light of these targets and indicators, GunPolicy.org provides granular national data pertaining to homicides, gun homicides, conflict deaths, disarmament efforts, and marking and tracing.
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Firearm MarkingIn North Dakota, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law73 74 75 76 26 27
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Ballistic Record of Firearms and AmmunitionIn North Dakota, the ballistic characteristics of each civilian firearm and its ammunition are not77 26 27 recorded in a register

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38.: State of North Dakota.2012.‘N.D. Cent. Code § 62.1-02-01, etc..’ Firearms Law Database - Minimum Age to Purchase and Possess in North Dakota.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,3 January. (Q6990)Full Citation
39.: State of North Dakota.2012.‘N.D. Cent. Code § 14-07.1-02(4)(g), etc..’ Firearms Law Database - Domestic Violence and Firearms in North Dakota.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,3 January. (Q7040)Full Citation
40.: State of North Dakota.2012.‘N.D. Cent. Code § 62.1-04-02, etc..’ Firearms Law Database - Concealed Weapons Permitting in North Dakota.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,3 January. (Q7578)Full Citation
41.: State of North Dakota.2012.‘Registration of Firearms in North Dakota.’ Firearms Law Database.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,3 January. (Q7524)Full Citation
42.: State of North Dakota.2012.‘Retention of Sales and Background Check Records in North Dakota.’ Firearms Law Database.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,3 January. (Q7095)Full Citation
43.: State of North Dakota.2012.‘N.D. Cent. Code § 62.1-02-08, etc..’ Firearms Law Database - Private Sales in North Dakota.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,3 January. (Q7430)Full Citation
44.: State of North Dakota.2012.‘Dealer Regulations in North Dakota.’ Firearms Law Database.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,3 January. (Q7615)Full Citation
45.: State of North Dakota.2012.‘Background Checks in North Dakota.’ Firearms Law Database.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,3 January. (Q6919)Full Citation
46.: State of North Dakota.2012.‘Multiple Purchases and Sales of Firearms in North Dakota.’ Firearms Law Database.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,3 January. (Q7337)Full Citation
47.: ATF.2019.‘Federal Firearms Licensees 2019.’ Report of Active Firearms Licenses - License Type by State Statistics.Washington DC:US Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF),10 December. (Q14077)Full Citation
48.: ATF.2018.‘Federal Firearms Licensees 2018.’ Report of Active Firearms Licenses - License Type by State Statistics.Washington DC:US Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF),10 December. (Q14076)Full Citation
49.: ATF.2017.‘Federal Firearms Licensees 2017.’ Report of Active Firearms Licenses - License Type by State Statistics.Washington DC:US Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF),11 December. (Q14075)Full Citation
50.: USA.2016.‘Federal Firearms Licensees by State 2015.’ ATF Firearms Commerce in the United States: Annual Statistical Update 2016.Washington DC:US Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF),9 August. (Q13211)Full Citation
51.: USA.2016.‘Federal Firearms Licensees by State 2014.’ ATF Firearms Commerce in the United States: Annual Statistical Update 2015.Washington DC:US Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF),15 March. (Q13210)Full Citation
52.: USA.2014.‘Federal Firearms Licensees by State 2013.’ ATF Firearms Commerce in the United States: Annual Statistical Update 2014.Washington DC:US Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF),24 April. (Q13213)Full Citation
53.: USA.2013.‘Federal Firearms Licensees by State 2012.’ ATF Firearms Commerce in the United States: Annual Statistical Update 2013.Washington DC:US Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF),1 April. (Q13212)Full Citation
54.: USA.2012.‘Federal Firearms Licensees by State 2011.’ Firearms Commerce in the United States: Annual Statistical Update 2012.Washington, DC:US Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF),1 January. (Q6787)Full Citation
55.: State of North Dakota.2012.‘Waiting Periods in North Dakota.’ Firearms Law Database.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,3 January. (Q7145)Full Citation
56.: State of North Dakota.2012.‘Gun Shows in North Dakota.’ Firearms Law Database.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,1 January. (Q7978)Full Citation
57.: State of North Dakota.2012.‘N.D. Cent. Code § 62.1-03-01(1), etc..’ Firearms Law Database - Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations in North Dakota.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,3 January. (Q7472)Full Citation
58.: LCPGV.2012.‘Summary of State Laws Regulating Firearms Dealers - Security Measures.’ Firearms Law Database - Dealer Regulations Policy Summary.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,18 May. (Q7549)Full Citation
59.: State of North Dakota.2012.‘N.D. Cent. Code § 62.1-03-01(1)(a), etc..’ Firearms Law Database - Open Carrying in North Dakota.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,3 January. (Q7925)Full Citation
60.: LCPGV.2012.‘Summary of State CCW Laws.’ Firearms Law Database - Concealed Weapons Permitting Policy Summary.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,21 May. (Q8684)Full Citation
61.: LCPGV.2012.‘States that Issue Permits that Qualify the Holder for an Exemption from a NICS Check.’ Firearms Law Database - Background Checks Policy Summary.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,21 May. (Q7748)Full Citation
62.: State of North Dakota.2012.‘N.D. Cent. Code § 62.1-02-04, etc..’ Firearms Law Database - Other Location Restrictions in North Dakota.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,1 January. (Q8298)Full Citation
63.: State of North Dakota.2012.‘N.D. Cent. Code § 62.1-02-10.’ Firearms Law Database - Guns in Vehicles in North Dakota.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,1 January. (Q8169)Full Citation
64.: State of North Dakota.2012.‘N.D. Cent. Code § 62.1-02-05(1), etc..’ Firearms Law Database - Guns in Schools in North Dakota.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,3 January. (Q7834)Full Citation
65.: LCPGV.2015.‘Why We Grade the States.’ 2015 Gun Law State Scorecard.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,16 December. (Q11396)Full Citation
66.: Brady Campaign.2012.‘State Scorecard 2011.’ State Gun Laws: Find Out Where Your State Ranks in Strong Gun Laws and Learn About Those Laws.Washington, DC:Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence,16 February. (Q6893)Full Citation
67.: Brady Campaign.2011.‘State Scorecard 2010.’ State Gun Laws: Find Out Where Your State Ranks in Strong Gun Laws and Learn About Those Laws.Washington, DC:Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence,4 May. (Q7051)Full Citation
68.: Brady Campaign.2010.‘State Scorecard 2009.’ State Gun Laws: Find Out Where Your State Ranks in Strong Gun Laws and Learn About Those Laws.Washington, DC:Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence,18 February. (Q7052)Full Citation
69.: Brady Campaign.2009.‘State Scorecard 2008.’ State Gun Laws: Find Out Where Your State Ranks in Strong Gun Laws and Learn About Those Laws.Washington, DC:Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence,8 February. (Q7053)Full Citation
70.: Brady Campaign.2008.‘State Scorecard 2007.’ State Gun Laws: Find Out Where Your State Ranks in Strong Gun Laws and Learn About Those Laws.Washington, DC:Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence,31 January. (Q1372)Full Citation
71.: OSI.2000.‘A Comparative Survey of the State Firearm Laws - Chart 1.’ Gun Control in the United States.New York, NY:Open Society Institute,1 April. (Q8316)Full Citation
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