Can you carry in Montana with a California permit?
Yes, for eligible adults.
Montana allows permitless concealed carry for eligible adults, so no CCW license is required. Your California permit is not part of a formal reciprocity agreement, but none is needed to carry legally.
Montana entry reviewed May 17, 2026. For planning, not legal advice. Confirm with official sources before you travel.
Montana carry rules at a glance
Constitutional carry
Yes
Duty to inform
No
Magazine limit
None
Minimum carry age
18+
Permits honored here
45 states
Issue model
Shall issue
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Going the other way? California does not honor Montana permits. See Montana to California.
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