Carrying a Firearm
MCA 45-8-316 — concealed carry with no permit for anyone eligible to possess a firearm, and open carry for anyone not barred
Carrying a concealed firearm on one's person is punished by up to $500 and 6 months, but the rule does not apply to a person eligible to possess a firearm under state or federal law.
Who handles this in Montana: State Bar of Montana, Licensed Lawyer Montana; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Montana directory.
Anyone not otherwise barred by federal or state law may openly carry a weapon and tell another person they have one.
Under the influence. Purposely or knowingly carrying a concealed weapon while under the influence of an intoxicating substance is an offense even with a permit, with up to 6 months and $500.
Sources for this section (3)
- MCA 45-8-316 — Carrying concealed firearms -- exemption
- MCA 45-3-111 — Openly carrying weapon -- display
- MCA 45-8-327 — Carrying concealed weapon while under influence
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Montana attorney.