Gov. Jack Dalrymple has signed legislation that expands the places where a concealed-carry permit holder can have a gun.
The bill would allow concealed-carry permit holders to pack guns at public parks, political rallies, concerts and highway rest stops.
The House and Senate approved the legislation last week. Dalrymple signed the legislation on Wednesday.
The measure also allows hunters to use legally owned short-barreled rifles for hunting. The bill also allows concealed-carry permit holders to have a gun in liquor stores.
The bill also allows people to carry a single-shot electronic stun gun without having to obtain a concealed-carry permit.
The changes will take effect Aug. 1