[male narrator, accompanied by synthesized music]

North Dakota is getting tough . . . getting tough on gun crime. Prosecution of federal firearm offenses is up more than 100 percent in the past year. That’s more than double, and convicts are paying the price. When found guilty, sentences for gun-carrying felons can be up to life in federal prison. If you’re in violation of gun-carrying laws in this state, get ready to face the consequences. This message brought to you by Project Safe Neighborhoods and the U.S. Attorney’s Office.