No, throwing stars (shuriken) are classified as “dangerous weapons” under North Dakota Century Code § 62.1-01-01(10), making their possession or use illegal without a valid concealed weapons permit or law enforcement authorization. Local ordinances in Fargo and Bismarck further restrict their sale, with the North Dakota Attorney General’s 2025 advisory emphasizing enforcement against concealed carry of such items.
Key Regulations for Throwing Stars (Shuriken) in North Dakota
- Prohibited Possession: Under N.D.C.C. § 62.1-02-05, shuriken are banned unless owned by licensed collectors or historical reenactors with prior approval from the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI).
- Local Ordinance Enforcement: Municipalities like Grand Forks and Minot require dealers to obtain a “dangerous weapon vendor license,” with inspections conducted by local police departments to prevent illegal sales.
- Use in Commission of Crime: Under N.D.C.C. § 12.1-08-01, deploying a shuriken during a felony escalates charges to a Class A misdemeanor, carrying up to 1 year imprisonment and $3,000 fines.