Montana Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

When is it legal to carry a concealed weapon without a permit in Montana?

1. In city limits

2. In a federal building

3. Outside city limits

4. At public schools

The correct answer is: Outside city limits

Carrying a concealed weapon without a permit in Montana is legal outside city limits. This aspect of Montana gun law allows individuals the freedom to carry concealed weapons in areas that are not designated as urban or densely populated, thus making it easier for law-abiding citizens to exercise their rights in more rural settings where the risks may be perceived differently compared to urban environments. In contrast, carrying concealed weapons is generally restricted within city limits, as local ordinances can impose more stringent regulations. Similarly, carrying in federal buildings and public schools is highly regulated and typically prohibited regardless of state laws, in line with federal law that protects such places from unauthorized firearms. Thus, the specific allowance of carrying without a permit is a distinctive feature of Montana’s laws in areas outside city jurisdiction.