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Are Airguns Legal in North Dakota?
Yes, with conditions.
Generally legal, but with real rules to follow, usually age verification and, in some places, a low-power threshold.
Tier 3: Moderate
Mainly age verification (typically 18+), with some local variance.
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The picture at a glance
Each measure below scores how restrictive North Dakota is on that part of owning or transferring an airgun, from permissive (green) to firearm-level (red).
ClassificationSpecial category
Age rule18+ for sales
PossessionFree for adults
Transfer / saleAge verification
TransportNo state rule
PreemptionPartial preemption
The rules in detail
Classification
Special category
Treated as a 'dangerous weapon' under N.D.C.C. § 62.1-01-01(1), but not a firearm.
Age rule
18+ for sales
Industry standard 18+.
Possession
Free for adults
Lawful for adults.
Transfer / sale
Age verification
Standard sale; dangerous-weapon classification may affect prohibited-person and minor access.
Transport
No state rule
No state-specific transport rules.
Preemption
Partial preemption
Standard firearms preemption.
Hunting with an airgun
Strong big-game allowance (deer, pronghorn, elk, moose, bighorn sheep) plus squirrels and most furbearers
Deer
Explicitly allowed
Allowed
Turkey
Not allowed / prohibited
Not allowed
Small game
Allowed with conditions
Allowed with conditions: tree squirrels (pre-charged pneumatic air guns only); game birds are shotgun, archery or falconry only
Predators
Allowed with conditions
Allowed with conditions (pre-charged pneumatic air guns only): coyote, red/gray fox, badger, bobcat, beaver, raccoon and mountain lion (residents only); weasel, muskrat and mink with PCP .22 caliber or smaller. River otter, fisher and marten are trap-only.
Other big game
Explicitly allowed
Allowed: pronghorn (same minimums as deer); elk, moose and bighorn sheep with PCP ≥ .45 caliber, ≥ 350 grains, ≥ 600 fps
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This is a plain-language summary compiled from primary statutes and official guidance. It isn't legal advice. Laws change and local rules vary, so verify the current rules with the relevant authority before buying, selling, or hunting.