North Dakota Lawmakers to Consider Loosening “Carry” Restrictions

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota lawmakers are slated to consider legislation that would allow concealed carry permit holders to pack guns at more public places.

Rep. Roscoe Streyle (STRY'-lee), a Republican from Minot, is sponsoring the bill that would make it legal for concealed permit holders to have guns at churches, political functions, music concerts and public parks.

The House Energy and Natural Resources Committee is holding a hearing on the bill Thursday.

The measure also takes aim at other gun-related issues, including prohibiting medical workers from asking patients about gun ownership.