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Montana Concealed Carry Laws (2026)
Permitted: Montana has permitless carry statewide, also called constitutional carry: any person eligible to possess may carry concealed without a permit.
Montana has permitless carry statewide, also called constitutional carry: any person eligible to possess may carry concealed without a permit. Optional shall-issue permits are issued by the county sheriff at 18 and older.
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Concealed Carry in states bordering Montana
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- IdahoPermitted
No permit is needed if you are a U.S. citizen or current U.S. military member, at least 18, and not disqualified (for example, by a felony charge or conviction or unlawful drug use). …
Verified Oct 12, 2026 · Source: legislature.idaho.gov · Full Idaho rule →
- North DakotaPermitted
No permit is needed in North Dakota at 18 or older, for residents and visitors, if you are not a prohibited person and carry a valid driver's license or state ID from your home state. This covers firearms only, not other dangerous weapons. Optional Class 1 (age 21) and Class 2 (age 18) licenses exist. Schools, places of worship and publicly owned or operated buildings are restricted, with exceptions.
Verified Oct 12, 2026 · Source: attorneygeneral.nd.gov · Full North Dakota rule →
- South DakotaPermitted
South Dakota has permitless carry, also called constitutional carry: no permit is required, and anyone 18 and older who can lawfully possess may carry concealed. Optional regular, gold, and enhanced permits are available for reciprocity.
Verified Jul 12, 2026 · Source: sdlegislature.gov · Full South Dakota rule →
- WyomingPermitted
Wyoming has permitless carry: no permit is required, and any person 18 or older — resident or non-resident — who may lawfully possess may carry concealed. The age floor dropped from 21 to 18 on July 1, 2026 under HB 96, which also lowered the optional permit's minimum age to 18. An optional permit remains available for carrying in states that honor Wyoming permits. See W.S. 6-8-104.
Verified Aug 27, 2026 · Source: wyomingdci.wyo.gov · Full Wyoming rule →
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