Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Yellowstone County. Billings is Montana's largest city, set under the sandstone Rimrocks along the Yellowstone River. Refinery workers, ranchers and hunters make it the state's biggest gun market.
Pick an FFL dealer near you that accepts shipped transfers and name it at checkout. We confirm their license and ship the firearm to them. Ammunition, optics and parts ship straight to your door where Montana law allows.
Montana has no purchase permit, no registration and no waiting period. A dealer sale uses ATF Form 4473 and the federal NICS background check. Federal age rules apply at a dealer: 21 for handguns and 18 for rifles and shotguns. Online orders ship to the Montana FFL you choose, who runs the check and hands over the gun.
Dealers in these communities all work for Billings-area buyers:
Since 2021, Montana allows permitless concealed carry statewide for adults who may legally possess a firearm. The optional concealed weapon permit is issued by the sheriff of your county, here the Yellowstone County Sheriff, and helps with carry in other states. Schools, some government buildings and posted private property can still restrict carry.
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks runs a five-week general rifle season for deer and elk that usually opens in late October and ends after Thanksgiving, with archery before it. Many deer and elk licenses are general, while some permits come from the draw. Check the current FWP regulations for your hunting district.
Deer and pronghorn hunting near Billings uses general and drawn licenses from Montana FWP, much of it on private land with permission.
Mule deer, whitetail and pronghorn range across the river breaks and prairie around town.
These public ranges are run by or with state wildlife agencies. Hours, fees and supervision vary, so check each range page before you go.
Source: State wildlife agency public range lists, September 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.
Yes. Order here, name a licensed FFL dealer in Laurel, Lockwood, Shepherd, Billings or anywhere in Yellowstone County, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the background check.
Not since 2021 for adults who may legally possess a firearm. The optional permit comes from the Yellowstone County Sheriff.
No. Dealer sales need only the federal background check.
It usually runs about five weeks from late October to after Thanksgiving. Check Montana FWP for this year's dates.
A .38 Special or .357 Magnum double-action revolver with a 3- to 4-inch barrel is easy to learn, reliable and useful for home defense. Handle a few before you choose.
Each dealer sets its own fee, commonly $20 to $75. Call before you order to confirm the price and that they accept firearms shipped from an online store.
General information, not legal advice. Rules current as of September 2026. See our buying guide and check with Yellowstone County Sheriff or a local attorney about your own situation.