North Dakota Stun Gun Laws 2026

Campus Policies at Major North Dakota Colleges

⚠️ Campus policies change annually. Always verify with your school's student handbook or Dean of Students office before carrying any device.

College	City	Stun Gun	Personal Alarm	Notes & Policy
University of North Dakota	Grand Forks	❌ Banned	✅ Allowed	UND prohibits dangerous weapons on campus including stun guns under its weapons policy. View policy →
North Dakota State University	Fargo	❌ Banned	✅ Allowed	NDSU prohibits weapons on campus under its student code of conduct. View policy →
Minot State University	Minot	❌ Banned	✅ Allowed	Minot State prohibits dangerous weapons on campus. View policy →
Dickinson State University	Dickinson	❌ Banned	✅ Allowed	DSU prohibits weapons on campus under university policy. View policy →
University of Mary	Bismarck	❌ Banned	✅ Allowed	University of Mary is a private institution and prohibits all weapons on campus. View policy →

North Dakota has permissive stun gun laws with one notable exception: they are prohibited in establishments serving alcohol and in gaming halls. For college students in bar-heavy college towns like Grand Forks and Fargo, this is worth knowing.

What North Dakota Law Actually Says

North Dakota Century Code § 62.1-04-01 permits adults 18+ to possess stun guns without a permit. The key restriction: prohibited in bars, restaurants serving alcohol, and gaming halls. Also prohibited on school grounds.

Campus Reality

UND, NDSU, Minot State, DSU, and University of Mary all ban stun guns on campus.

What to Carry Instead

For North Dakota students, a personal alarm and pepper spray are the right combination. The She's Birdie Personal Alarm ($29.99) is unrestricted everywhere. The SABRE Campus Safety Pepper Gel ($11.99) is the top outdoor carry choice.

North Dakota bar prohibition: Even off campus, stun guns cannot be carried into establishments serving alcohol. Personal alarm and pepper spray have no such restriction.

For self-defense tools that are legal on every campus: see our complete dorm safety kit guide and best personal alarms for college students.

Important: Campus policies change. Always verify current pepper spray rules directly with your student's campus police department or housing office before move-in day. State law sets the minimum — individual colleges can be more restrictive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are stun guns legal in North Dakota?

Yes, for adults 18+ without a permit. One notable restriction: stun guns are prohibited in establishments serving alcohol and in gaming halls.

Can you bring a stun gun to a North Dakota college campus?

No. UND, NDSU, Minot State, DSU, and University of Mary all ban stun guns on campus.

Can you carry a stun gun to a bar in North Dakota?

No. North Dakota prohibits carrying stun guns in establishments that serve alcohol. This is relevant for college students in Grand Forks and Fargo off-campus bar areas.

What self-defense tool is legal on every North Dakota campus?

A personal alarm is unrestricted on every North Dakota campus. Pepper spray is also legal for North Dakota adults 18+ and permitted on most campuses.

What should parents send with North Dakota college students for safety?

A personal alarm, pepper spray, and dorm door alarm are the three essentials.