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.
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 […]