Overview for Montana
Montana is among the most lenient states when it comes to gun laws.
Montana allows concealed carry without a license outside the limits of towns or cities. Shooting inside these limits is also illegal, as is firing on private property where there is a house that people actively live in.
| Law | Long-guns | Handguns |
|---|---|---|
| Permit to Purchase | No | No |
| Open Carry | Yes | Yes |
| Concealed Carry | No | Yes |
| State Preemption of Local Restrictions | Yes | Yes |
| Firearm Registration | No | No |
| Owner License | No | No |
The Concealed Carry Permit
(often encompasses the open carry permit)
- Price: $60
- Valid for 4 years
- Regarding Non-residents of Montana: Does Not Issue
- An owner's license is Not Needed
- Permit to Purchase: Not Needed
- Permits to Purchase Year/Cost: Not Needed
Official Concealed Carry page for Montana.
Montana Concealed Carry Reciprocity
Montana Magazine Capacity
N/A
N/A
No laws present on mag capacity
Montana Imitation Firearms
What is classified as an Imitation Firearm in Montana?
The following is a list of imitation firearms in Montana:
BB guns and air rifles are considered to be imitation firearms in Montana
Does Montana have a gun buy back program?
Montana does not run, or fund any gun buyback programs.
Does Montana have an inheritance gun law?
Montana does not have an inheritance gun law.