Applying for a Non-Resident Permit
The state of Montana does not issue permits/licenses for non-residents.
Carry Permit Limitations
Montana Code Annotated 201545-8-328. Carrying Concealed Weapon in Prohibited Place No person shall be allowed to carry a concealed weapon in the following places: • Facilities used by the state or local government officials for meetings and other activities • Bank, savings and loan institution during business hours • Restaurant serving alcoholic beverages Off limits […]
Gun Sign Requirements and Limitations
“No Gun” signs in Montana do not have the force of the law, except if the place is mentioned on the state law’s off limits for everyone even with a carry permit. When asked by the owner to leave the premises, the carrier must follow and do what was requested. Failure to leave may result […]
Police Contact Carry Inform Requirements
It is not necessary to immediately inform a police officer on contact regarding carrying of a concealed weapon. 45-8-329. Concealed weapon Permits From Other States Recognized – Advisory Council. Under this section, an individual who has a carry permit issued by other states honored by Montana should bring with him an official photo identification card […]
Carry Restrictions for State, National and other Public Lands
Carrying of firearms is allowed on state parks, state and national forests and road side rest areas.
Traveling in a Vehicle with a Firearm without a Montana Permit
According to the Montana Attorney General website: “Montana has no prohibitions against carrying a weapon in a motor vehicle, although federal rules may apply in national parks.” Carrying a firearm in a vehicle does not require any type of permit/license. Montana law does not declare if carrying a loaded or unloaded firearm in a vehicle […]
Open Carry Laws for Montana
Montana allows open carrying within the state, but places that are off limits should apply to those who carry openly. To know more about this, see the “Carry Permit Limitations” section above. You may also check the “Traveling in a Vehicle with a Firearm without a Montana Permit” section to learn about the rules in […]
Carry Law Preemptions for Montana
45-8-351. Restriction on Local Government Regulation of Firearms. Counties, cities, towns and local governments shall not establish rules on the registration, possession, transportation, selling, purchasing and use of firearms and ammunition. However, they may establish regulations on the discharge of any kind of firearm and carrying of firearms either concealed or unconcealed on public parks, […]
Montana Laws for Use of Deadly Force
Montana Code Annotated 2003 45-3-101. Definitions. 45-3-102. Use of force in defense of person. 45-3-103. Use of force in defense of occupied structure. 45-3-104. Use of force in defense of other property. 45-3-105. Use of force by aggressor. 45-3-106. Use of force to prevent escape. 45-3-107. Use of force by parent, guardian or teacher. 45-3-108. […]
State and City Laws for Carrying Knives
To know more about the laws for carrying knives in Montana, click this link.