Montana § 45-8-329 - Concealed Weapon Permits From Other States Recognized
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 45-8-329 — Concealed Weapon Permits From Other States Recognized, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-8-329. Concealed Weapon Permits From Other States Recognized
Concealed weapon permits from other states recognized. (1) A concealed weapon permit from another state is valid in this state if: (a) the person issued the permit has the permit in the person's immediate possession; (b) the person bearing the permit is also in possession of an official photo identification of the person, whether on the permit or on other identification; and (c) the state that issued the permit requires a criminal records background check of permit applicants prior to issuance of a permit. (2) The attorney general shall develop and maintain a list of states from which permits are recognized under this section for the use by law enforcement agencies in this state. (3) A determination or declaration of a Montana government entity, official, or employee is not necessary to the existence and exercise of the privilege granted by this section.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 45-8-329 ("Concealed Weapon Permits From Other States Recognized") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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