Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Cascade County. Great Falls sits on the Missouri below the falls that stopped Lewis and Clark, with Malmstrom Air Force Base, the dams and wheat country shaping the town. Firearms ship to dealers in Cascade County.
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 adds no state permit, waiting period or registration to a dealer purchase, and dealers run the federal check. Federal ages apply, 21 for a handgun and 18 for a rifle or shotgun, and state law preempts most local firearm rules. Bring a current photo ID, complete ATF Form 4473 and the dealer transfers the firearm when the check clears. Online orders ship to the Montana FFL you name, and ammunition and gear ship to your door.
Dealers in these communities all work for Great Falls-area buyers:
Montana has allowed carry without a permit, openly or concealed, since 2021 for people 18 and older who may lawfully possess a firearm. The concealed weapon permit is still issued by the sheriff of your county under state law, with a minimum age of 18, six months of residency and a familiarity requirement that hunter education or an approved firearms course satisfies. The permit runs five years and is worth holding for travel to other states, and an enhanced version exists for wider recognition.
Montana's general rifle season for deer and elk runs October 24 to November 29, 2026, with archery from September 5 to October 18 and a youth deer weekend in mid-October. Antelope, sheep, moose and goat seasons run on their own calendars, and most special permits are applied for in the spring. Great Falls sits in hunting district 413 in the northwest Little Belt Mountains, whose boundary starts in town. District boundaries and elk rules are reviewed regularly, so check the current regulations before you hunt.
Hunting district 413 in the Little Belt Mountains starts at the edge of town; the general rifle season for deer and elk runs October 24 to November 29, 2026.
Elk and mule deer country runs west into the Little Belts and Highwoods, and Freezeout Lake north of town is Montana's best-known snow goose stop.
The public ranges below are run or officially listed by state wildlife agencies and state forests near the cities we cover. Most ask for a hunting or fishing license, an access permit or a small daily fee, and some close for the season, so check the agency page before you drive out.
Source: State wildlife agency public range lists (Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Utah, Virginia), September 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.
Yes. Order here, name a licensed FFL dealer in Black Eagle, Belt, Cascade, Great Falls or anywhere in Cascade County, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the background check.
Yes. Since 2021 an adult 18 or older who may lawfully possess a firearm may carry openly or concealed without a permit. The Cascade County Sheriff still issues the optional permit.
The 2026 general deer and elk rifle season runs October 24 to November 29, with archery from September 5 to October 18.
Great Falls sits in hunting district 413, which covers the northwest Little Belt Mountains in Cascade and Meagher counties. Check the current district maps before you hunt.
Some states allow centerfire handguns for deer in firearms season if the cartridge meets a caliber or energy minimum, which usually rules out 9mm but not 10mm. Check your state's legal handgun list before you plan on it.
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 Cascade County Sheriff or a local attorney about your own situation.