ND passes constitutional concealed carry law Published April 7, 2017 By Senior Airman J.T. Armstrong Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- On March 24, 2017, North Dakota governor Douglas Burgum signed a bill granting residents Constitutional Concealed Carry. The new legislation will allow North Dakota residents with a valid driver’s license or ID card to carry concealed without a concealed weapons license.The new law, which goes into effect Aug. 1, 2017, doesn’t change Minot Air Force Base’s Integrated Defense Plan.While the carry of concealed weapons is not authorized, members residing in base housing are allowed to store their privately owned weapons in their home. However, weapons must be registered with the 5th Security Forces Squadron armory.Dormitory, visiting quarters and temporary lodging facility residents who wish to keep their weapons on base are required to store them at the armory.Team Minot members who wish to concealed carry off base, the following criteria is required:• Must be 18 years of age (21 to purchase a handgun)• Must be a North Dakota resident for one year, with valid driver’s license or ID card• Must not be prohibited by state or federal laws from possessing a firearm• Must carry drivers license or ID card (or have a digital image of the license or ID)• Must inform law enforcement officer upon in-person contact• Must comply with restricted locationsYou must have a concealed weapons license to carry concealed in the state of North Dakota until the new law takes effect.More information about the state and Minot AFB requirements can be found at attorneygeneral.nd.gov/ or by contacting the 5th SFS armory at 701-723-3129.