Taser and Stun Gun Laws in Montana

The rules on tasers and stun guns in Montana: who may own and carry them, where they are banned, and the penalties, from the state code.

Short answer: Montana has no state law in its weapons part that mentions stun guns, Tasers, or other electronic weapons. Montana's concealed-carry permit rules cover concealed firearms; MCA Title 45, ch. 8, pt. 3 (reviewed); MCA § 45-8-315

Tasers and stun guns	Montana has no state law in its weapons part that mentions stun guns, Tasers, or other electronic weapons. Montana's concealed-carry permit rules cover concealed firearms; a 'concealed weapon' means a firearm wholly or partially covered by clothing (§ 45-8-315). Reviewed MCA Title 45, chapter 8, part 3 (Weapons), all sections 45-8-301 through 45-8-377, on 2026-10-31; no provision found. Source: MCA Title 45, ch. 8, pt. 3 (reviewed); MCA § 45-8-315

Tasers and stun guns

Montana has no state law in its weapons part that mentions stun guns, Tasers, or other electronic weapons. Montana's concealed-carry permit rules cover concealed firearms; a 'concealed weapon' means a firearm wholly or partially covered by clothing (§ 45-8-315).

Reviewed MCA Title 45, chapter 8, part 3 (Weapons), all sections 45-8-301 through 45-8-377, on 2026-10-31; no provision found.

Source: MCA Title 45, ch. 8, pt. 3 (reviewed); MCA § 45-8-315

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Last verified against official sources: October 27, 2026.

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