Montana Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

Is it legal to open carry a firearm in Montana without a permit?

1. Yes

2. No

3. Only in rural areas

4. Only if the firearm is unloaded

The correct answer is: Yes

In the state of Montana, it is legal for individuals to openly carry a firearm without a permit. This means that a person can carry a firearm, loaded or unloaded, in any part of the state, whether it is a rural or urban area. This option is more inclusive and allows individuals to exercise their right to bear arms without any additional requirements or restrictions. Although options B, C, and D may seem possible, they are not accurate. Option B states that it is not legal to openly carry a firearm without a permit, which is false. Option C suggests that it is only legal in rural areas, which is also untrue as individuals can openly carry in both rural and urban areas. Option D implies that the firearm must be unloaded to openly carry, which is not the case in Montana. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.