Montana
Summary
Montana is a traditional open carry state. Localities are substantially preempted, but have limited power to prevent and suppress the carrying of concealed or unconcealed weapons to a public assembly, publicly owned building, park under its jurisdiction, or school, and the possession of firearms by convicted felons, adjudicated mental incompetents, illegal aliens, and minors.
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Legal Disclaimer
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We make every effort to provide correct information on this site. However, the legal landscape surrounding open carry is fluid and subject to a myriad of political influences in the various states. Therefore, any and all information you glean from this site should be independently verified!
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State Constitution
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Article II, Section 12
The right of any person to keep and bear arms in defense of his own home, person, and property, or in aid of the civil power when thereto legally summoned, shall not be called in question; but nothing herein contained shall be held to permit the carrying of concealed weapons.
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Preemption
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Complete state preemption of firearms laws except localities may regulate the carrying of concealed or openly carried firearms to:
- A public assembly
- A publicly owned building
- A park under it's jurisdiction
- A school
Localities may also regulate the possession of firearms by:
- Convicted felons
- Those adjudicated mentally incompetent
- Illegal aliens
- Minors
NOTE: Almost all states allow local regulation of the discharge of firearms
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Open Car Carry
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You may open carry in a vehicle.
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Private Sales
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Not Yet Determined
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Permit Issued
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Not Yet Determined
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K-12 Carry
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Not Yet Determined
NOTE: The Federal Gun-Free School Zones Act Restricts Carry to Permit Holders
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College Carry
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Carry Not Statutorily Prohibited
NOTE: Even if Legal, Students May be Subject to Academic Sanctions
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Places Off Limits
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Currently Being Researched
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