Is a Nebraska Non-Resident Permit Valid in Montana?

Why

• Nebraska does not issue carry permits to non-residents (requires 180 days' nebraska residency (neb. rev. stat. 69-2433). us armed forces members on permanent duty station in nebraska and their spouses count as residents; new residents holding a permit from a state nebraska recognizes may apply without the 180-day wait).

MCA 45-8-329 recognizes another state's permit if that state requires a criminal-records background check before issuance and the holder carries the permit plus photo ID; it imposes no issuing-state residency condition. The AG list (last updated Oct 2024) excludes Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, New Hampshire and Rhode Island because their laws do not expressly require background checks; Vermont issues no permits. Recognition is largely moot for eligible adults because carry is permitless.

Carry rules in Montana

Your Nebraska habits may not match Montana's law. Check these three areas before you carry there.

• No statutory duty to proactively inform an officer. A traveler carrying under reciprocity must have the permit in immediate possession plus photo ID (MCA 45-8-329).
• Montana sets no state magazine-capacity limit for handguns.
• Montana allows permitless concealed carry for people who may legally possess a handgun, including eligible visitors.
• Montana has no prohibitions on carrying a loaded weapon in a motor vehicle (MT DOJ).

Off-limits places in Montana

• Restricted portions of state or local government office buildings (unless holding a Montana or recognized permit, MCA 45-8-328)
• Courtrooms and spaces controlled by a Montana court (unless authorized by the judge)
• Montana public schools (unless authorized by the school board)
• Federal offices and buildings (federal law)

Frequently asked questions

Is a Nebraska non-resident permit valid in Montana?

The premise fails at the first step. Nebraska issues no non-resident carry permit (requires 180 days' Nebraska residency (Neb. Rev. Stat. 69-2433). US Armed Forces members on permanent duty station in Nebraska and their spouses count as residents; new residents holding a permit from a state Nebraska recognizes may apply without the 180-day wait), so reciprocity with Montana never comes into play for this permit type.

Do I have to tell police in Montana that I am carrying?

No statutory duty to proactively inform an officer. A traveler carrying under reciprocity must have the permit in immediate possession plus photo ID (MCA 45-8-329).

Does Montana limit magazine capacity?

Montana sets no state magazine-capacity limit for handguns.

Can I carry in Montana without any permit?

Montana allows permitless concealed carry for people who may legally possess a handgun, including eligible visitors.

Does Nebraska issue non-resident carry permits?

No. Nebraska issues carry permits to residents only (requires 180 days' Nebraska residency (Neb. Rev. Stat. 69-2433). US Armed Forces members on permanent duty station in Nebraska and their spouses count as residents; new residents holding a permit from a state Nebraska recognizes may apply without the 180-day wait). Non-residents who want multi-state coverage usually obtain a non-resident permit from a state that offers one, such as those listed in our non-resident permit guide.