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Conceal and open carry

Status: Closed
Assigned To: dmahlum (Police)
Ticket ID: 28268cf15

I understand that Montana is a permitless conceal carry state for those 18 and up and who is legally allowed to carry a firearm. My question, can I open carry so my pistol is visible? I couldn’t find any regulations online.

I appreciate your time with this and look forward to hearing back. Have a fantastic weekend!

Justin

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Updated By: jreardon
Assigned To: dmahlum (Police)

Justin Arnold, thank you for contacting us.  Please see the below Montana Code Annotated on open carry.  If you have further questions, please contact dispatch at 406-727-7688 option 5 to speak with an officer.

Openly Carrying Weapon -- Display

45-3-111. Openly carrying weapon -- display. (1) Any person who is not otherwise prohibited from doing so by federal or state law may openly carry a weapon and may communicate to another person the fact that the person has a weapon.

(2) If a person reasonably believes that the person or another person is threatened with bodily harm, the person may warn or threaten the use of force, including deadly force, against the aggressor, including drawing or presenting a weapon.

05/09/2022 - 9:10am
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05/06/2022 - 7:55am
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