Section 62.1-04-02 - Carrying concealed firearms or dangerous weapons - License distinctions1. An individual, other than a law enforcement officer, may not carry a firearm or dangerous weapon concealed unless the individual is licensed to do so or exempted under this chapter.2. An individual who is not otherwise precluded from possessing a class 2 firearm and dangerous weapon license under this chapter and who possesses a valid driver's license or nondriver identification card issued by the department of transportation or by the individual's state or territory of residence may carry a firearm concealed under this chapter.3. An individual may carry a firearm concealed under this chapter if the individual qualifies for reciprocity under section 62.1-04-03.1 and the individual has the equivalent of a class 2 firearm and dangerous weapon license from the state in which the individual is a resident.4. For purposes of this chapter, the difference between a class 1 and class 2 firearm and dangerous weapon license is only the extent to which a holder of either license may be eligible to receive reciprocal rights in other jurisdictions. A class 1 firearm and dangerous weapon licenseholder is eligible to receive reciprocal rights in more jurisdictions than a class 2 firearm and dangerous weapon licenseholder. The rights and privileges conveyed by a class 1 or class 2 firearm and dangerous weapon license within the state are identical.Amended by S.L. 2023 , ch. 578( HB 1339 ), § 3, eff. 8/1/2023.Amended by S.L. 2021 , ch. 498( HB 1293 ), § 3, eff. 8/1/2021.Amended by S.L. 2019 , ch. 516( SB 2034 ), § 12, eff. 8/1/2019.Amended by S.L. 2017 , ch. 432( HB 1169 ), § 2, eff. 8/1/2017.Amended by S.L. 2015 , ch. 475( HB 1241 ), § 8, eff. 8/1/2015.Amended by S.L. 2013 , ch. 495( SB 2239 ), § 1, eff. 8/1/2013.