Laws for Carrying Where Alcohol is Served
Montana does not allow concealed carrying but allows open restaurant carrying. “Restaurant carrying” means carrying a firearm in a place that serves alcoholic beverages. This may or may not mean that sitting on the bar area of the restaurant is allowed. Open carrying is legal, but consuming alcohol when carrying is prohibited. There are restaurants […]
Electric Weapons, Defensive Sprays and High Capacity Laws
No laws are found on the use of electric weapons, defensive sprays and high capacity magazines in Montana.
Relevant Court Cases and Opinions of Montana AG
There are no laws found on attorney general opinions or court cases related to carrying of firearms, but this does not mean that there are no firearms-related attorney general opinions and court cases in Montana.
Additional Information and Airport Requirements
There is no set time period for the validity of a permit holder’s training. The minimum age for obtaining a license/permit in Montana is 18 years old, while the time period required to establish an individual’s residency is 6 months. Laws on Airport Carrying: 45-8-301 thru 45-8-361 Laws on State Reciprocity: 45-8-329 Laws on Using […]
Supplemental Information
The law of Montana does not define a loaded and unloaded firearm. Because of this, we can assume that an unloaded firearm should have no magazine attached or cartridge inserted on the firing chamber. State of Emergency10-3-114. Confiscation of Firearm by Government Prohibited – Private Right of Action – Costs and Expenses. During a state […]
Age Requirements for Carrying or Moving Firearms
The minimum age required to be able to possess and transport an unloaded firearm in a vehicle within Montana without the need for any type of permit is 18 years old. Note: There are some states that are very restrictive when it comes to transporting and possessing of firearms that they only allow transporting to […]
Important Links
Missouri Sheriff Website 1 Missouri Sheriff Website 2 Online Application for CCW Laws on Using Weapons in Missouri Missouri Firearms Safety Instructor Qualification Form Frequently Asked Questions Revised Statutes Administrative Rules Reciprocity Information Attorney General of Missouri Laws on Guns Discussed
Reciprocity Guidelines for Missouri
The state of Missouri accepts carry permits issued by other states. Non-resident permits are accepted as well provided that they are released on the states honored by Missouri. Wisconsin only accepts Missouri licenses that are released on or after August 28, 2013. 571.030. Unlawful Use of Weapons–Exceptions–Penalties. A person who carries a concealed firearm, knife, […]