National Carry AcademyReciprocity Guidelines for Montana
January 11, 2016
The state of Montana honors resident and non-resident permits issued by the following states:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
45-8-329. Concealed Weapon Permits from Other States Recognized – Advisory Council.
A carry permit is honored in the state of Montana if the permit is in the possession of the owner, if the holder has an identification card with photo and if the state that released the permit required a background check before issuing the permit to the applicant.
The attorney general should create a list of states where permits issued are honored by the law enforcement offices in Montana. It is not necessary for a government official or employee to have a declaration for an individual to use the carry permit within the state.
Reciprocity Guidelines for Montana
January 11, 2016
The state of Montana honors resident and non-resident permits issued by the following states:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
45-8-329. Concealed Weapon Permits from Other States Recognized – Advisory Council.
A carry permit is honored in the state of Montana if the permit is in the possession of the owner, if the holder has an identification card with photo and if the state that released the permit required a background check before issuing the permit to the applicant.
The attorney general should create a list of states where permits issued are honored by the law enforcement offices in Montana. It is not necessary for a government official or employee to have a declaration for an individual to use the carry permit within the state.