45-8-321. Permit to carry concealed weapon, MCA

Proof of Firearms Training:

Examples that meet firearms training requirement:

1. Proof of firearms competency: Mont. Code Ann. § 45-8-321 (3)
2. Hunter’s Safety Course Certification
3. Completion of a firearms safety or training course
4. The course must be approved or conducted by FWP, a similar agency of another state, a national firearms association, law enforcement agency, institute of higher education, or an organization that uses instructors certified by a national firearms association
5. Proof of license and training from another state
6. Possession of a license from another state to carry a firearm concealed or otherwise, that is granted by that state upon completion of a course described above
7. Military Qualification
8. Evidence that the applicant, during military service, was found to be qualified to operate firearms, including handgun. A DD 214 will show your weapons qualifications. It must show handgun qualification to be adequate for your CWP proof of competency.

Fees:

• $28.00  Background investigation, Mont. Code Ann. § 45-8-322 (5) & D.O.J. set fee schedule.
• $5.00  Fingerprints. Not required for renewals. Mont. Code Ann. § 45-8-322 (4).
• $50.00  Permit issuance. Mont. Code Ann. § 45-8-322 (3).

Total: $83.00

Discounts available for military and law enforcement.

45-8-312. Enhanced permit to carry concealed weapon -- temporary restricted enhanced permit for individuals 18 to 20 years of age, MCA

Proof of Firearms Competency:

Must have completed a course that fits these criteria within 12 months of applying for this permit.

45-8-312 A qualifying handgun course is any handgun course approved by a law enforcement agency that includes instruction in each of the following:

1. laws relating to firearms and the use of force.
2. the basic concepts of the safe and responsible use of handguns.
3. self-defense principles; and
4. live fire training, including the firing of at least 98 rounds of ammunition by the student.

Fees:

• $28.00  Background investigation, Mont. Code Ann. § 45-8-322 (5) & D.O.J. set fee
• schedule.
• $ 30.00  Fingerprints. Not required for renewals. Mont. Code Ann. § 45-8-322 (4).
• $75.00  Permit issuance. Mont. Code Ann. § 45-8-322 (3).

Total: $133.00

Discounts available for military and law enforcement.

Renewals are accepted on a walk-in basis and do not require an appointment. Renewal applications must be submitted in-person, during business hours, Monday from Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Mailed renewals will not be accepted.

Fee: $25

Discounts available for military and law enforcement.

Please note:  If you are applying for a Concealed Weapon Permit Renewal, please bring any court documents that you may have in relation to your criminal history. Even if you provided these documents for the initial application, our office conducts thorough backgrounds for every application, including renewals, and having court documentation of case dispositions, dismissals, and deferrals will assist with the review process.