National Carry AcademyCarrying without a permit within Montana
January 11, 2016
45-8-316. Carrying concealed weapons.
No person is allowed to possess a pistol, revolver, sword, knuckles made of metal or any deadly weapon without a permit. Violation of the law may result to a punishment of not more than $500 fine or 6 years of imprisonment, or both.
45-8-317. Exceptions.
Section 45-8-316 is not applicable to the following:
• Peace officers of the state or other states who are authorized to make arrests, including the people who are summoned to assist them
• Officers of the federal government who are authorized to carry such weapons, including the people who are summoned to assist them
• Members of the national guard who are on active duty
• Parole officers who have the authority to carry concealed firearms under Section 46-23-1002
• Individuals with carry permits issued and honored under Sections 45-8-321 and 45-8-329
• Individuals who are into lawful fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, farming and other outdoor activities that necessitate weapons. If you are engaged in any of these activities, you are allowed to carry concealed weapons without the need for any type of permit.
• Individuals who are carrying firearms in their own property
• Legislative security officers carrying their weapons in the Capitol
Note: A loaded firearm in a vehicle is allowed, as long as the firearm is not on the owner’s possession. It should be kept in a glove box or console.
45-8-315. Under this section, “concealed weapon” is defined as any weapon mentioned in Section 45-8-316 through 45-8-318 and 45-8-321 through 45-8-328 that is covered by the garments of the person possessing it.
Carrying without a permit within Montana
January 11, 2016
45-8-316. Carrying concealed weapons.
No person is allowed to possess a pistol, revolver, sword, knuckles made of metal or any deadly weapon without a permit. Violation of the law may result to a punishment of not more than $500 fine or 6 years of imprisonment, or both.
45-8-317. Exceptions.
Section 45-8-316 is not applicable to the following:
• Peace officers of the state or other states who are authorized to make arrests, including the people who are summoned to assist them
• Officers of the federal government who are authorized to carry such weapons, including the people who are summoned to assist them
• Members of the national guard who are on active duty
• Parole officers who have the authority to carry concealed firearms under Section 46-23-1002
• Individuals with carry permits issued and honored under Sections 45-8-321 and 45-8-329
• Individuals who are into lawful fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, farming and other outdoor activities that necessitate weapons. If you are engaged in any of these activities, you are allowed to carry concealed weapons without the need for any type of permit.
• Individuals who are carrying firearms in their own property
• Legislative security officers carrying their weapons in the Capitol
Note: A loaded firearm in a vehicle is allowed, as long as the firearm is not on the owner’s possession. It should be kept in a glove box or console.
45-8-315. Under this section, “concealed weapon” is defined as any weapon mentioned in Section 45-8-316 through 45-8-318 and 45-8-321 through 45-8-328 that is covered by the garments of the person possessing it.