45-8-358. Regulation of firearms prohibited for certain people -- exceptions. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), the board of regents and any unit of the university system may not regulate, restrict, or place an undue burden on the possession, transportation, or storage of firearms on or within university system property by a person eligible to possess a firearm under state or federal law and meeting the minimum safety and training requirements in 45-8-321(3).
(2) The board of regents or a unit of the university system may prohibit or regulate the following:
(a) the discharge of a firearm on or within university system property unless the discharge is done in self-defense;
(b) the removal of a firearm from a gun case or holster unless the removal is done in self-defense or within the domicile on campus of the lawful possessor of the firearm;
(c) the pointing of a firearm at another person unless the lawful possessor is acting in self-defense;
(d) the carrying of a firearm outside of a domicile on campus unless the firearm is within a case or holster;
(e) the failure to secure a firearm with a locking device whenever the firearm is not in the possession of or under the immediate control of the lawful possessor of the firearm;
(f) the possession or storage of a firearm in an on-campus dormitory or housing unit without the express permission of any roommate of the lawful possessor of the firearm;
(g) the possession or storage of a firearm by any individual who has a history of adjudicated university system discipline arising out of the individual's interpersonal violence or substance abuse;
(h) the possession of a firearm at an event on campus where campus authorities have authorized alcohol to be served and consumed; and
(i) the possession of a firearm at an athletic or entertainment event open to the public with controlled access and armed security on site.
History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 3, L. 2021.
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