Montana firearms lawsDuty to Inform Police

Montana Duty to Inform Police Laws (2026)

Info: No statutory duty to inform and no display-on-demand rule — the full MCA Title 45 ch.

InfoVerified Jul 18, 2026

No statutory duty to inform and no display-on-demand rule — the full MCA Title 45 ch. 8 part 3 contains no such provision; permitless concealed carry statewide for anyone eligible to possess. Only nonresidents carrying under reciprocity (§ 45-8-329) must keep their out-of-state permit in immediate possession with photo ID.

Official source: dojmt.gov

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