Upcoming ND CWL test dates ….. Pre-Registration Required
Use Registration buttons below for the correct test date and location.
The registration links includes the $50 testing fee.
— This is a ND state class (NOT a ladies only event). —
See testing dates below, if no date is currently scheduled,
then shoot us a text or email to schedule a ND CWL test or ND LEOSA
Class 1 Proficiency Test Requirements at the bottom of this page
– need to know and practice before test date.
ND Application printed copy required – Link below
Please read the testing information on this page for more information.
Fingerprinting will be available day of testing for $10
Class 1 includes: ND law presentation, written test and shooting test. Class 2 is written test only, I encourage you to sit through presentation before testing but not required … see below
Dickinson Area/
Belfield Sportsman’s Club
Class 2 testing available by appointment on any day
Class 1 needs to be scheduled
Written Test at the Dickinson Clay Target Club
Shooting Proficiency at the Belfield Sportsman’s Club
(map to range)
Watford City
Class 1 and Class 2
Begins at 10 am
Written test – Roosevelt Inn & Suites
The proficiency test is south of Watford, take a right on 17th. Google Map
Zap Sportsman’s Club
Class 2 testing available Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings by appointment
Class 1 and Class 2
840 County Road 13 E, Zap
Right on HWY 200
If there are no current testing dates scheduled, Contact me to get one scheduled in your area. I can look at the dates I have available and get something scheduled.
Click on the big black button to complete ND application
Please complete, submit and then print out the application to bring to the class.
ND Attorney General website has more information available.
Please read the below information sheet below – Notice testing through lunch hour
$50 Testing fee does NOT include Range Fee
Please bring Range Fee the day of test
- Zap -No Range Fee
- Belfield – $5 Range Fee
- Watford – Not using range 2025
The only thing needed for testing day is the printed application.
If you are unable to complete online application, then please let me know.
The ND State does recommends the submission of online application
and it does speed up the process for you.
You will have 30 days AFTER the test date to mail in application and the following items:
- A non-refundable application processing fee of $60.
- Cashier’s check or money order payable to “North Dakota Attorney General.” No personal checks, cash or credit cards. Write your name on the cashier’s check/money order; AND
- A photocopy of your current driver’s license; AND
- Two color passport photos.
- In our area: Dickinson UPS store, McKenzie County Farmer office, Stanton Post Office
- You may not wear headgear, uniforms, sunglasses or prescription eyeglasses in the photos. Write your name on the back of each photo.
- You must include two fingerprint cards.
- Fingerprints cards are not required for RENEWAL of same class license.
- I do fingerprints the day of test $10 fee or you may reach out to a law enforcement office.
- Active Duty Military, Out-of-State Residents or US citizens born outside the US
- Military – If you are not a ND resident, attach a copy of your PCS orders to ND. Active duty military personnel are not required to have a concealed carry permit from their home state.
- Out of State Resident – A copy of a valid concealed carry license from your home state of residence. (You are a resident of whichever state issued your driver’s license.) If your state does not have reciprocity with ND, you are not eligible for a ND license.
- You must be a legal resident of the US. If you were born outside the United States or its territories, attach a copy of your US-issued Born Abroad birth certificate OR the Alien Registration/INS Registration documentation OR a Naturalization certificate OR a valid US Passport.
ND CWL Class 1 or 2? – License differences
Class 1 and 2 are the same in ND
Class 2 requires a written test over ND Law- 1 hour to complete. Able to renew online. Age 18+
Class 1 – 5 hour presentation over ND Law and written test, shooting proficiency test. Age 21+
Class 1 Recognized by more states … see map for the reciprocity requirements.
Class 1 Renewals compete the entire testing process every 5 years.

If taking Class 1 please read requirements below

“I don’t think that making it difficult for law-abiding citizens to obtain guns will lower the crime rate – not when the criminals will always find a way to get them.”
Ronald Reagan
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ND CWL testing is available at each of the ranges we offer training. If you do not see a scheduled date for testing, contact Alanna and we will see if we can get one on the calendar.
