Backpacking Gun

[KFhunter]

what does WA RCW's got to do with Montana? 

[MadHatter]

Well according to the OP, he is still in WA. Under MT code he can apply for a license to carry a handgun at 18, so he can buy a handgun private party and possess it here in WA before he moves and then do the same there in MT as well after being a resident for 6 months.  The MT code is MCA 45-8-321.

http://data.opi.mt.gov/bills/mca/45/8/45-8-321.htm

[JackOfAllTrades]

Readers (and admins/mods), appreciate when members post links to accurate information to stomp the foot down on those that don't do the research before they type.  'Nicely'   I've gone the same rounds when involved in competitive shooting with juniors. The hand gun is/was still an option for the OP if he wants to drop some weight in his pack and/or not look like a fradycat with other hikers on the trail. But... In Griz country, I'd opt for the 870 if I wasn't proficient with a magnum hand gun. Good advice given in this thread.

-Steve

[KFhunter]

Well according to the OP, he is still in WA. Under MT code he can apply for a license to carry a handgun at 18, so he can buy a handgun private party and possess it here in WA before he moves and then do the same there in MT as well after being a resident for 6 months.  The MT code is MCA 45-8-321.

http://data.opi.mt.gov/bills/mca/45/8/45-8-321.htm

good job
 
I didn't know montana law

[high country]

I would not pack a scatter gun for bears aside from a camp gun. I carry a 329pd because I am very familiar with it, and I always have it handy. A shotgun is a better choice in a crunch, but not if you have to make it available before you can use it....a pistol is always handy.

[MadHatter]

Well according to the OP, he is still in WA. Under MT code he can apply for a license to carry a handgun at 18, so he can buy a handgun private party and possess it here in WA before he moves and then do the same there in MT as well after being a resident for 6 months.  The MT code is MCA 45-8-321.

http://data.opi.mt.gov/bills/mca/45/8/45-8-321.htm

good job
 
I didn't know montana law

Thanks, I try to be as helpful as possible