Montana Gun Laws F.A.Q.

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• +Q: Does Montana require a permit to purchase weapons?
• +Q: Does Montana require owners to register their firearms with the police?
• +Q: Does Montana require an owner's license?
• +Q: Does Montana issue open carry permits?
• +Q: Does Montana issue concealed carry permits?
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  A:

  Concealed carry without a permit is usual allowed outside town, or city limits. Concealed carry in a car without a permit is legal. Permits are given on a "shall issue" basis.

• +Q: Does Montana have preemption over subdivisions?
• +Q: Does Montana have a restriction on magazine capacity?
• +Q: Does Montana support the castle doctrine?
• +Q: Does Montana have a "stand-your-ground" law?
• +Q: Does Montana uphold a peaceable journey?
• +Q: Does Montana have restrictions on assault weapons?
• +Q: What NFA restrictions does Montana have?

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