LC 3322 Legislature · 2025 Regular Session

Prohibit discharge of firearms under certain conditions on Class 2 waters

This bill amends Montana law to prohibit discharging firearms within 500 yards of any inhabited dwelling or outbuilding near Class II waters. It directly affects recreational users - such as anglers, boaters, and kayakers - on public waterways designated as Class II. The key provision adds this specific restriction to existing rules governing public access to waterways, requiring users to maintain a 500-yard buffer from occupied homes. The change applies to all Class II waters without exception, regardless of landowner permission.
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Dec 2024
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Introduced Dec 14, 2024 Last action May 20, 2025
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