45-8-336. Possession of silencer. (1) A person commits the offense of possession of a silencer if the person possesses, manufactures, transports, buys, or sells a silencer and has the purpose to use it to commit an offense or knows that another person has such a purpose.
(2) A person convicted of the offense of possession of a silencer is punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for a term of not less than 5 years or more than 30 years or by a fine of not less than $1,000 or more than $20,000, or both.
History: En. 94-8-209.4 by Sec. 75, Ch. 359, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 94-8-209.4; amd. Sec. 1715, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 8. Offenses Against Public Order
45-8-301. Uniformity of interpretation
45-8-303. Possession or use of machine gun in connection with a crime
45-8-304. Possession or use of machine gun for offensive purpose
45-8-305. Presumption of offensive or aggressive purpose
45-8-311. and 45-8-312 reserved
45-8-313. Unlawful possession of firearm by convicted person
45-8-314. Lifetime firearms supervision of certain convicted persons
45-8-316. Carrying concealed firearms -- exemption
45-8-318. Possession of deadly weapon by prisoner or youth in facility
45-8-321. Permit to carry concealed weapon
45-8-322. Application, renewal, permit, and fees
45-8-323. Denial of renewal -- revocation of permit
45-8-326. Immunity from liability
45-8-327. Carrying concealed weapon while under influence
45-8-328. Carrying concealed weapon in prohibited place -- penalty
45-8-329. Concealed weapon permits from other states recognized -- advisory council
45-8-333. Reckless or malicious use of explosives
45-8-334. Possession of destructive device
45-8-335. Possession of explosives
45-8-336. Possession of silencer
45-8-338. Firearms certificates for qualified retired law enforcement officers
45-8-340. Sawed-off firearm -- penalty
45-8-344. Use of firearms by children under 14 years of age prohibited -- exceptions
45-8-345. Criminal liability of parent or guardian -- prosecution
45-8-346. through 45-8-350 reserved
45-8-351. Restriction on local government regulation of firearms
45-8-352. Restriction on local government regulation of knives
45-8-355. Legislative findings
45-8-356. Where concealed weapon may be carried -- exceptions
45-8-357. Prohibition on infringement of constitutional rights
45-8-358. Regulation of firearms prohibited for certain people -- exceptions
45-8-359. Remedy for violations
45-8-360. Establishment of individual licensure
45-8-362. through 45-8-364 reserved