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Brass Knuckles Laws in North Dakota

The rules on brass knuckles in North Dakota: who may own and carry them, where they are banned, and the penalties, from the state code.

Short answer: Brass knuckles are legal to own in North Dakota but count as a "dangerous weapon" (the definition lists metal knuckles). N.D.C.C. §§ 62.1-01-01(1), 62.1-04-02, 62.1-04-05, 62.1-02-05, 62.1-02-04

Brass knucklesBrass knuckles are legal to own in North Dakota but count as a "dangerous weapon" (the definition lists metal knuckles). A dangerous weapon may not be carried concealed without a concealed weapons license (the license-free carry rule covers firearms only), and violating the concealed-weapons chapter is a class A misdemeanor. Dangerous weapons are also barred at schools and school events, churches, and publicly owned or operated buildings (a noncriminal offense with a $100 fee, with listed exceptions), and knowingly having one in the bar area of a liquor establishment is an infraction.
Concealed carry: https://www.ndlegis.gov/cencode/t62-1c04.pdf ; public gatherings and bars: https://www.ndlegis.gov/cencode/t62-1c02.pdf
Source: N.D.C.C. §§ 62.1-01-01(1), 62.1-04-02, 62.1-04-05, 62.1-02-05, 62.1-02-04

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FAQ

Are brass knuckles illegal in North Dakota?
Brass knuckles are legal to own in North Dakota but count as a "dangerous weapon" (the definition lists metal knuckles). A dangerous weapon may not be carried concealed without a concealed weapons license (the license-free carry rule covers firearms only), and violating the concealed-weapons chapter is a class A misdemeanor. Dangerous weapons are also barred at schools and school events, churches, and publicly owned or operated buildings (a noncriminal offense with a $100 fee, with listed exceptions), and knowingly having one in the bar area of a liquor establishment is an infraction.

Last verified against official sources: October 27, 2026.

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