North Dakota Moving Towards Permitless Concealed Carry

By James England

BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — Legislation is heading its way through the North Dakota House and Senate that would effectively remove the need for a concealed carry permit. The new law proposed by Rep. Rick Becker, R-Bismarck, would allow any person legally allowed to possess a firearm to do so without the need of a permit.

According to the West Fargo Pioneer, that bill was introduced for this next legislative session that started on January 6th.

House Minority Leader Corey Mock, D-Grand Forks, brought up the issue of gun education. At present, North Dakota requires its concealed carry applicants to undergo mandatory gun safety training. This can include such topics as the basic rules of gun safety, when shooting is considered justifiable, and basic marksmanship. Without the mandatory training, Mock is worried that people will not take the time to familiarize themselves fully with their handguns before carrying them.

“I think everyone that I’ve spoken to who’s had it, myself included, really benefits from going through the permitting process,” he said. “I would like to find some way we can incorporate education if we’re going to discuss any changes to this law.”

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Source:: Concealed Nation