Carbon County Sheriff

Carbon County Sheriff’s Office

Josh McQuillan, Carbon County Sheriff

Concealed Weapon Permit Application Instructions

  1. Fill out the CONCEALED WEAPON PERMIT APPLICATION
  2. Permits are issued on a first come, first serve basis. You may turn in your application Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. The process will take a maximum of 60 days to complete.
  3. In order for the permit to be issued, you MUST:
  • Be a Carbon County resident
  • Provide a valid driver’s license or I.D. card with your Carbon County address on it.
  • Provide proof of weapons training (Hunter Safety, DD214 Military, Approved training, etc.)

 

first-time permit costs $50, and a five-year renewal is $25. Payment must be made with exact cash or check. Please visit the Montana Department of Justice for more information.

No weapons, concealed or otherwise, are allowed in school buildings in Montana.

Even with a concealed weapons permit, you may not carry a concealed weapon in the following places:

  • buildings owned or leased by the federal, state, or local government
  • courtrooms
  • Montana public schools

 

In addition, be sure to check local regulations, which may restrict carrying concealed weapons at public meetings, in public parks, and buildings. County Sheriffs can provide information on where concealed weapons are prohibited in their counties. Montana has no prohibitions against carrying a weapon in a motor vehicle.

Application for renewal must be made within sixty (60) days of the expiration of the permit. Please refer to the Montana Code Annotated for more information.