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Weapons Chapter 491 WEAPONS CHAPTER 491 HOUSE BILL NO. 1327 (Representatives Porter, Karls, Louser, Maragos, Owens, Trottier) (Senators Armstrong, Schaible) AN ACT to create and enact subsection 3 to section 12-60-24 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to criminal history record checks; and to amend and reenact subsections 1 and 6 of section 62.1-01-01 and sections 62.1-01-03, 62.1-02-05, 62.1-02-10, 62.1-03-01, 62.1-03-05, and 62.1-04-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to concealed weapons laws. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA: 225 SECTION 1. Subsection 3 to section 12-60-24 of the North Dakota Century Code is created and enacted as follows: 3. a. The bureau of criminal investigation shall conduct a statewide and nationwide criminal history record check for the purpose of determining eligibility for a concealed weapons license for each applicant for an initial license or the renewal of a concealed weapons license under chapter 62.1 - 04. The nationwide criminal history record check must include an inquiry of the national instant criminal background check system, and if the applicant is not a United States citizen, an immigration alien query. b. Each applicant for a concealed weapons license shall provide to the bureau of criminal investigation written consent to conduct the criminal history record check, to maintain, release, and disclose the information in accordance with state and federal law, and to make a determination on the application; two sets of fingerprints from a law enforcement agency or other individual authorized to take fingerprints; and any other information required under chapter 62.1 - 04. The person who takes fingerprints under this subsection may charge a reasonable fee for fingerprinting. c. The bureau of criminal investigation shall resubmit the fingerprints to the federal bureau of investigation. Except as otherwise provided by law, federal bureau of investigation criminal history record information is confidential. 225 Section 12-60-24 was also amended by section 7 of House Bill No. 1012, chapter 12, section 1 of House Bill No. 1389, chapter 325, section 1 of Senate Bill No. 2110, chapter 324, and section 1 of Senate Bill No. 2304, chapter 232. Chapter 491 Weapons 226 SECTION 2. AMENDMENT. Subsection 1 of section 62.1-01-01 of the North Dakota Century Code is amended and reenacted as follows: 1. "Dangerous weapon" includes any switchblade or gravity knife, machete, scimitar, stiletto, sword, dagger, or knife with a blade of five inches [12.7 centimeters] or more; any throwing star, nunchaku, or other martial arts weapon; any billy, blackjack, sap, bludgeon, cudgel, metal knuckles, or sand club; any slungshot; any bow and arrow, crossbow, or spear; any stun gun; any weapon that will expel, or is readily capable of expelling, a projectile by the action of a spring, compressed air, or compressed gas, including any such weapon, loaded or unloaded, commonly referred to as a BB gun, air rifle, or CO2 gun; and any projector of a bomb or any object containing or capable of producing and emitting any noxious liquid, gas, or substance. "Dangerous weapon" does not include a spray or aerosol containing CS, also known as ortho - chlorobenzamalonitrile; CN, also known as alpha-chloroacetophenone; or other irritating agent intended for use in the defense of an individual, nor does the term include a device that uses direct contact to deliver voltage for the defense of an individual. 227 SECTION 3. AMENDMENT. Subsection 6 of section 62.1-01-01 of the North Dakota Century Code is amended and reenacted as follows: 6. "Handgun" means any firearm that is not designed to be fired from the shoulder, which has a barrel less than sixteen inches [40.64 centimeters] long, and which is capable of firing, by the energy of an explosive in a fixed metallic cartridge, an exposed projectile through a rifled bore. The term includes the Thompson contender forty-five caliber single-shot center-fire with a pistol grip or similar firearmall firearms that are designed to be readily modified between rifle and pistol forms, if in compliance with the National Firearms Act [26 U.S.C. 5801-5872]. SECTION 4. AMENDMENT. Section 62.1-01-03 of the North Dakota Century Code is amended and reenacted as follows: 62.1-01-03. Limitation on authority of political subdivision regarding firearms. NoA political subdivision, including home rule cities or counties, may not enact any ordinance relating to the purchase, sale, ownership, possession, transfer of ownership, registration, or licensure of firearms and ammunition which is more restrictive than state law. All such existing ordinances are void. 228 SECTION 5. AMENDMENT. Section 62.1-02-05 of the North Dakota Century Code is amended and reenacted as follows: 62.1-02-05. Possession of a firearm or dangerous weapon at a public gathering - Penalty - Application. 226 Section 62.1-01-01 was also amended by section 3 of House Bill No. 1327, chapter 491. 227 Section 62.1-01-01 was also amended by section 2 of House Bill No. 1327, chapter 491. 228 Section 62.1-02-05 was also amended by section 1 of House Bill No. 1283, chapter 496, and section 1 of Senate Bill No. 2145, chapter 497. Weapons Chapter 491 1. A personAn individual who possesses a firearm or dangerous weapon at a public gathering is guilty of a class B misdemeanor. For the purpose of this section, "public gathering" includes athletic or sporting events, schools or school functions, churches or church functions, political rallies or functions, musical concerts, and individuals in publicly owned parks where hunting is not allowed by proclamation and publicly owned or operated buildings. The term "public gathering" does not apply to a state or federal park. 2. This section does not apply to law: a. A law enforcement officersofficer; members b. A member of the armed forces of the United States or national guard, organized reserves, state defense forces, or state guard organizations, when on duty; competitors c. A competitor participating in an organized sport shooting eventsevent; gun and d. A gun or antique showsshow; participants e. A participant using a blank cartridge firearmsfirearm at a sporting or theatrical eventsevent; any firearms f. A firearm or dangerous weapon carried in a temporary residence or motor vehicle; students and instructors g. A student and an instructor at a hunter safety classesclass; or private h. Private security personnel while on duty. In addition, a; i. A state or federal park; j. An instructor, a test administrator, an official, or a participant in educational, training, cultural, or competitive events involving the authorized use of a dangerous weapon if the event occurs with permission of the person or entity with authority over the function or premises in question; and k. A municipal court judge licensed to practice law in this state, a district court judge, a staff member of the office of attorney general, and a retired North Dakota law enforcement officer are exempt from the prohibition and penalty in subsection 1, if the individual maintains the same level of firearms proficiency as is required by the peace officer standards and training board for law enforcement officers. A local law enforcement agency shall issue a certificate of compliance under this section to an individual who is proficient. 3. This section does not prevent any political subdivision from enacting an ordinance whichthat is less restrictive than this section relating to the possession of firearms or dangerous weapons at a public gathering. Such anAn enacted ordinance supersedes this section within the jurisdiction of the political subdivision. Chapter 491 Weapons SECTION 6. AMENDMENT. Section 62.1-02-10 of the North Dakota Century Code is amended and reenacted as follows: 62.1-02-10. Carrying loaded firearm in vehicle - Penalty - Exceptions. No personAn individual may not keep or carry a loaded firearm in or on any motor vehicle in this state. Any personAn individual violating this section is guilty of a class B misdemeanor. This prohibition does not apply to: 1. A member of the armed forces of the United States or national guard, organized reserves, state defense forces, or state guard organizations while possessing the firearm issued to the member by the organization and while on official duty. 2. A law enforcement officer, except while the officer is engaged in hunting or trapping activities with a rifle or shotgun. 3. Any personAn individual possessing a valid North Dakota concealed weapons license or a valid license issued by another state authorizing the personindividual to carry a firearm or dangerous weapon concealed if that state permits a holder of a valid North Dakota concealed weapons license to carry a firearm or dangerous weapon concealed in that state without obtaining a similar license from that state, except while that personindividual is in the field engaged in hunting or trapping activities. 4. Any personAn individual in the field engaged in lawful hunting or trapping of nongame species or fur-bearing animals. 5. A security guard or private investigator properly licensed to carry firearms by the attorney general. 6. Any personAn individual possessing a valid special permit issued pursuant to section 20.1-02-05. SECTION 7. AMENDMENT. Section 62.1-03-01 of the North Dakota Century Code is amended and reenacted as follows: 62.1-03-01. Carrying handgun - Restrictions - Exceptions. 1. AAn unloaded handgun may be carried by a personan individual not otherwise prohibited from possessing one by section 62.1-02-01 or any other state statute, in a manner not prohibited by section 62.1-02-10 if: a.