Billings, MT Firearms: Local Firearms Preemption (2026)

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Montana state rule: Billings does not have a local ordinance for local firearms preemption. This topic is governed by Montana state law and applies uniformly across the state.

Summary

Montana statute MCA 45-8-351 broadly preempts local governments from regulating the purchase, sale, ownership, possession, transportation, or transfer of firearms and ammunition.

Full Breakdown

Under MCA 45-8-351, the state legislature reserves authority over firearms regulation. Local governments, including counties, cities, towns, and consolidated city-county jurisdictions, are barred from enacting ordinances that regulate firearms beyond narrow exceptions. Local rules may only address discharge in densely populated areas, possession in publicly owned buildings used by local government employees, parks, or public assemblies, with limited exceptions. Any conflicting local ordinance is void.

Violations & Fines

Local ordinances exceeding statutory authority are unenforceable; affected parties may sue to invalidate them and recover attorney fees in some cases.

Sources & Official References

[1]MCA 45-8-351

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Billings, MT Firearms: Local Firearms Preemption (2026)

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