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Montana Firearm Bill of Sale Form

A Montana firearm bill of sale is a form completed by a buyer and seller in a firearms transaction in the State of Montana. It proves that the sale was legal, and a formal change of ownership was completed.
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Updated June 05, 2024

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Privately Selling a Firearm

Anyone legally allowed to own a firearm can also sell a gun without a license in a private transaction.[1]

Prohibited from Buying

A person is prohibited from purchasing a firearm in Montana if they have been convicted of:

  • A felony for which the person received an additional sentence;[2] or
  • An offense under the law of another state or the United States that is equivalent to an offense that, when committed in Montana, is subject to an additional sentence.

Registering a Firearm

Any government or municipal agency is prohibited from requiring private firearms registration with the state except for valid public safety reasons.[3]

Concealed Carry

A permit is not required to carry a concealed weapon in Montana; however, the state still offers an optional permit.

How to Apply

An individual must be 18 to apply for a concealed carry permit in Montana.[4]

  1. Complete a firearm education or safety training course approved by the Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Department.[5]
  2. Submit a completed Concealed Weapon Permit Application to the resident’s local sheriff’s office.
  3. Submit fingerprints.
  4. Pay the $50 filing fee.[6]
  5. Pass a background check.[4]
  6. The sheriff’s office will approve or deny the application within 60 days of receiving it.

Reciprocity

Montana recognizes all states’ concealed carry permits requiring background checks in the application process for their respective permit. Montana does not recognize the following states’ permits: Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, Montana, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.[7]