It's no secret that Montanans love their firearms and are huge supporters of the Second Amendment.

In many cases, having a gun is more of a necessity than a luxury in the Treasure State.

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Montana’s Firearms Industry

Montana is home to over 150 firearms and ammunition businesses.

That is the highest number per capita in the United States.

The state of Montana has gone to great lengths over the years to support the Montana firearm industry.

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Second Amendment Support

Governor Gianforte emphasized the importance of protecting the rights enshrined in the Second Amendment. "As Montanans, we’re proud of our Second Amendment-protected right to keep and bear arms and know we have a responsibility to preserve it," the governor stated.

Gun Rights In Montana

Montana is a constitutional carry state that allows people to open and concealed carry without registering a firearm or needing a permit.

You can also get a permit in Montana to carry a concealed weapon.

This permit gives you reciprocal rights, and 34 other states and Montana also recognize 43 different states' concealed weapon permits.

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Montana also has a use-of-force policy that allows citizens to protect themselves using deadly force as long as a reasonable person feels it necessary.

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Most Gun Friendly States

According to a recent ranking on the website ammo.com, Montana is the fourth most gun-friendly state in the nation.

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