Failed in House · Feb. 25, 2025
North Dakota HB 1350 — A Bill Relating to Dangerous Weapons (Amends NDCC 62.1-01-01)
Threat level: green
Reopens North Dakota's definition of "dangerous weapon," which already classifies spring/compressed-air/CO2 projectile weapons (BB guns, air rifles, CO2 guns) as dangerous weapons. The airgun-inclusive language is retained under this amendment.
Bill summary
Amends North Dakota's definition of "dangerous weapon," which expressly includes spring/compressed-air/CO2 projectile weapons "commonly referred to as a BB gun, air rifle, or CO2 gun." The airgun language is retained; the bill reopens the statute that classifies airguns as dangerous weapons. HB 1350 was introduced January 13, 2025 and failed on the House floor 39–53 on February 25, 2025. North Dakota’s Legislative Assembly next meets in regular session in January 2027.
Amendment history
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Jan 13, 2025 — Introduced
Introduced and referred to the House Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
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Feb 25, 2025 — Failed House Vote
Failed to pass the House, 39–53.