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Are Airguns Legal in Montana?
Yes. Airguns are legal here for adults.
No meaningful state or national barrier for adult buyers, though local rules can still apply.
Tier 4: Permissive
No meaningful state-level barrier for adult buyers. Local rules may still apply.
MT
The picture at a glance
Each measure below scores how restrictive Montana is on that part of owning or transferring an airgun, from permissive (green) to firearm-level (red).
ClassificationNot a firearm
Age ruleNo state rule
PossessionFree for adults
Transfer / saleNo state process
TransportNo state rule
PreemptionPartial preemption
The rules in detail
Classification
Not a firearm
Not a firearm under state law.
Age rule
No state rule
No specific state-level airgun age rule.
Possession
Free for adults
Lawful for adults.
Transfer / sale
No state process
No state-imposed transfer process.
Transport
No state rule
No state-specific transport rules.
Preemption
Partial preemption
Standard firearms preemption.
Hunting with an airgun
Mountain grouse and fall turkey allowed; big game not allowed
Deer
Not allowed / prohibited
Not allowed (big game limited to firearms, archery and crossbows; air rifles are listed separately from firearms only for mountain grouse and fall turkey)
Turkey
Allowed with conditions
Allowed for fall turkey only
Small game
Allowed with conditions
Allowed for mountain grouse only (not partridge or sage grouse)
Predators
Unresolved / not addressed
Predator shooting broadly unregulated by state/federal law
Other big game
Not allowed / prohibited
Not allowed (same firearms/archery/crossbow-only rule for elk, antelope and black bear)
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This is a plain-language summary compiled from primary statutes and official guidance. It isn't legal advice. Laws change and local rules vary, so verify the current rules with the relevant authority before buying, selling, or hunting.