Montana's gun laws

[Phillz]

Hey folks, I thought I'd share this with anyone who may have gotten things confused. Montana's gun laws are pretty straightforward. You can openly carry a firearm without a permit if you're at least 18 and legally allowed to possess one. Since 2021, concealed carry is also permitless for those 18 and older, unless you're in a restricted area, like certain government buildings.

For hunters, it's a breeze. You can carry a firearm while hunting without needing a special permit. Suppressors are legal for hunting, and there's no registration or licensing required for rifles, shotguns, or handguns. Just remember to always check local ordinances and be aware of areas where firearms are prohibited. Is there anyone else enjoying the freedom Montana offers?

 

[Brundy]

Yeah, it's pretty sweet here. The suppressor thing has been awesome for hunting and it is way easier on the ears and doesn't spook the wildlife as much. I have been taking advantage of the permitless carry too, it makes life a lot simpler not having to worry about permits when I'm out and about

 

[Locked in]

That's true, Montana keeps it simple. But let me stir the pot a bit. Do you think making concealed carry permitless at just 18 is too young, or is that the right call? Don't you think more trouble is looming that way?

 

[Quark]

Hey folks, I thought I'd share this with anyone who may have gotten things confused. Montana's gun laws are pretty straightforward. You can openly carry a firearm without a permit if you're at least 18 and legally allowed to possess one. Since 2021, concealed carry is also permitless for those 18 and older, unless you're in a restricted area, like certain government buildings.

For hunters, it's a breeze. You can carry a firearm while hunting without needing a special permit. Suppressors are legal for hunting, and there's no registration or licensing required for rifles, shotguns, or handguns. Just remember to always check local ordinances and be aware of areas where firearms are prohibited. Is there anyone else enjoying the freedom Montana offers?

And I kept my permit. Real easy to buy guns and I carry most places with the permit. Plus the one state I might go to Wyoming accepts Montana permits. Even the two national parks allows carrying with a permit but you can use the firearm merely carry. That is okay to some degree because a lot of times going from A to B requires a trip through Jellystone Park.

 

[Quark]

That's true, Montana keeps it simple. But let me stir the pot a bit. Do you think making concealed carry permitless at just 18 is too young, or is that the right call? Don't you think more trouble is looming that way?

18 is the legal age. If don't like that age than change the Constitution.

 

[Quark]

Did everybody see the good news I posted from MSSA on carry for Montana? I put the post on the political forum.

 

[Phillz]

Yeah, it's pretty sweet here. The suppressor thing has been awesome for hunting and it is way easier on the ears and doesn't spook the wildlife as much. I have been taking advantage of the permitless carry too, it makes life a lot simpler not having to worry about permits when I'm out and about

That's awesome, the suppressor benefits are huge, it is way more comfortable shooting and like you said, wildlife barely notices. Montana really got it right with those laws, it makes everything so much easier

 

[Phillz]

That's true, Montana keeps it simple. But let me stir the pot a bit. Do you think making concealed carry permitless at just 18 is too young, or is that the right call? Don't you think more trouble is looming that way?

I think 18's reasonable...you can vote, join the military, buy a rifle. If someone's going to cause trouble, permit requirements won't stop them. Law-abiding folks just get easier access to protection

 

[Phillz]

Did everybody see the good news I posted from MSSA on carry for Montana? I put the post on the political forum.

I missed this, I will go check it out