Montana Strengthens right of Self Defense

1. Montana HOUSE BILL NO. 102  INTRODUCED BY S. BERGLEE will allow law abiding citizens to have guns for self defense without obtaining a mandatory permit and limits gun free zones. The Details below with link to full act:

“AN ACT GENERALLY REVISING GUN LAWS; PROVIDING A LEGISLATIVE PURPOSE, INTENT, AND FINDINGS; PROVIDING LOCATIONS WHERE CONCEALED

 WEAPONS MAY BE CARRIED AND EXCEPTIONS; PROHIBITING THE MONTANA UNIVERSITY SYSTEM AND BOARD OF REGENTS FROM INFRINGING ON CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND PROVIDING

The purpose of [sections 1 through 11] is to enhance the safety of people by expanding their legal ability to provide for their own defense by reducing or eliminating government-mandated places where only criminals are armed and where citizens are prevented from exercising their fundamental right to defend themselves and others.

 NEW SECTION. Section 2. Legislative intent. It is the intent of the legislature to reduce or remove provisions of law that limit or prohibit the ability of citizens to defend themselves by restricting with prior restraint the right to keep or bear arms that the people have reserved to themselves in the Montana constitution, and to further establish that the right to defense of a person’s life, liberty, or property is a fundamental right. the FULL BILL:

Montana self defense laws contain the following conditions:

The State of Montana does have a Castle Law and a “Stand Your Ground” clause variation.  These and other self-defense laws can be viewed below.

45-3-101. Definitions.

(1) “Force likely to cause death or serious bodily harm” within the meaning of this chapter includes but is not limited to:
     (a) the firing of a firearm in the direction of a person, even though no purpose exists to kill or inflict serious bodily harm; and
     (b) the firing of a firearm at a vehicle in which a person is riding.

(2) “Forcible felony” means any felony which involves the use or threat of physical force or violence against any individual. For more on the interpretation of the law visit: Concealcarryonline.