Montana's State Preemption Of Local Restrictions


Montana has complete preemption of most firearm laws. Things that maybe regulated by local governments include; carrying of concealed, and open weapons in certain public locations such as schools. They may also regulate the ability of minors, undocumented citizens, the mentally ill, and convicted felons to own firearms.

Statute

M.C.A 45-8-351

What is State Preemption Of Local Restrictions?

This law restricts any political subdivision of the state's ability to create firearm restrictions of their own. Most states have total preemption which means townships, counties, municipalities, etc. Can not create their own gun restrictions. Some states allow these areas to have preemption on certain things, such as the discharge of firearms. They may also be technically allowed to create firearm laws, but they must be identical in both restriction and penalty to the states law. Certain states have grandfathered in laws that were already in place before the state was preempted.


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