Concealed Weapons Permits

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONCEALED WEAPON PERMIT APPLICATION

1. Fill out the CONCEALED WEAPON PERMIT APPLICATION

2. Permits are issued on a first come first served basis. You may turn in your application Monday-Friday 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. The process will take 1 1/2 to 2 months to complete.
(Please call 406-445-7272 if you have any questions)

3. In order for the permit to be issued, you MUST:

Be a Carbon County resident
Provide a valid driver’s license or I.D. card with your Carbon County address on it.
Provide proof of weapons training (Hunter Safety, DD214 Military, Approved training, ect.)

A first-time permit cost is $50, and a four-year renewal is $25.
(Payment must be made with exact cash or check.)

Please visit the Montana Department of Justice for more information.

Montana law allows people to carry concealed weapons if he or she has a valid Montana or out-of-state permit to do so.

No weapons, concealed or otherwise, are allowed in school buildings in Montana.

Even with a concealed weapons permit, you may not carry a concealed weapon in the following places:

buildings owned or leased by the federal, state or local government
financial institutions
any place where alcoholic beverages are sold, dispensed and consumed

In addition, be sure to check local regulations, which may restrict carrying concealed weapons at public meetings, and in public parks, and buildings.

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.