Conditions to be met:

1. U. S. Citizen
2. 18 years or older
3. Must have Montana Driver's License or other picture I.D. issued by the State of Montana.
4. Must be a resident of the state of Montana for 6 months or more.
5. Must show proof of hunters’ safety education or approved firearms safety training course or DD214. Click here for complete details.
6. Must properly fill out application form and sign and date it. Deliver, mail or email the application to the information below.
7. Mail, email or deliver the application and proof to the information below.
8. CHANGE OF COUNTY RESIDENCY: Applicant, if granted a license, must within 10 days inform Sheriff and Chief of Police of both counties if county residence is changed.
9. RENEWALS: MCA 45-8-322(3) states in part: “The permit must be renewed for additional 4-year periods upon payment of a $25 fee per renewal and upon request for renewal made within 90 days before expiration of the permit.” emphasis added. There will be no exceptions.

Deliver Applications to:
Luc Mathias
106 4th Ave E
Polson, MT. 59860
cwp@lakecountymtso.com

CHECK, CASH OR MONEY ORDER ONLY PLEASE BRING CORRECT CHANGE IF CASH IS USED
WE CANNOT ACCEPT DEBIT OR CREDIT CARDS

APPOINTMENT REQUIRED: CALL (406) 883-7276
Appointments are scheduled on Wednesday and Thursdays 10:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Special dates and times might be available.

Allow up to one week for local, state and federal background checks to be completed, after one week call Captain Luc Mathias at 406-883-7276 to schedule an appointment.

For further information please visit the State of Montana website www.doj.mt.gov

The following are links to the Montana Code Annotated dealing with Concealed Weapons:
45-8-315. Definition.
45-8-316. Carrying concealed weapons.
45-8-317. Exceptions.
45-8-321. Permit to carry concealed weapon.
45-8-322. Application, renewal, permit, and fees.
45-8-323. Denial of renewal -- revocation of permit.
45-8-324. Appeal. 
45-8-325. Permittee change of county of residence -- notification to sheriffs and chief of police.
45-8-326. Immunity from liability.
45-8-327. Carrying a concealed weapon while under the influence.
45-8-328. Carrying concealed weapon in prohibited place -- penalty.
45-8-329. Concealed weapon permits from other states recognized -- advisory council.
45-8-330. (Temporary) Exemption of concealed weapon permittee from federal handgun purchase background check and waiting period.

Other Links of Interest
The Montana Code Annotated
45-3-101. Definitions.
45-3-102. Use of force in defense of person.
45-3-103. Use of force in defense of occupied structure.
45-3-104. Use of force in defense of other property.
45-3-105. Use of force by aggressor.
Attorney Generals Office - Department of Justice - Concealed Weapons Page