The permit must be in the holder's possession. The permit holder must have photo identification. Reciprocity will not be extended to residents of states that do not require a permit to carry concealed weapons or that do not have laws requiring background checks of permit applicants. Please click here for a list of states that have been granted reciprocity. To obtain a Montana concealed weapons permit, a person must have been a Montana resident for at least six months, must be a U.S. citizen and must be at least 18 years old.
Applications are available from the local county sheriff's office.
Click here to view the state laws governing concealed weapons. Thus while a government building, bank or bar may be outside of the city or town limits, concealed weapons are prohibited in those places. In addition, be sure to check local regulations, which may restrict the carrying of concealed weapons at public meetings, in public parks and buildings, and in schools. Local county sheriffs can provide information on where concealed weapons are prohibited in their counties. Montana has no prohibitions against carrying a weapon in a motor vehicle, although federal rules may apply in national parks.