Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Yellowstone County. Billings is Montana's largest city, situated along the Yellowstone River beneath the rugged Rimrocks. Its economy thrives on refineries, rail yards, medical centers, and ranch supply businesses, serving much of eastern Montana. Online firearm orders ship to your chosen FFL dealer in the area.
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 requires no purchase permit, registration, or waiting period for firearms. Dealer sales involve completing ATF Form 4473 and a federal NICS background check. Buyers must be 21 for handguns and 18 for rifles or shotguns. Online purchases ship to your selected Montana FFL, who conducts the check and transfers the firearm.
Dealers in these communities all work for Billings-area buyers:
Since 2021, Montana allows permitless concealed carry for adults legally eligible to possess firearms. An optional concealed weapon permit, issued by the Yellowstone County Sheriff, is available for reciprocity with other states. Carry is restricted in schools, certain government buildings, and posted private property.
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks manages a five-week general rifle season for deer and elk, typically opening in late October and closing after Thanksgiving. Archery season precedes it. Many licenses are general, while some require a draw. Always verify current FWP regulations for your hunting district.
Billings is in FWP Region 5, with HD 590 and nearby districts offering mule deer, whitetails, and antelope on a mix of private and public land. The Custer Gallatin National Forest in the Beartooth and Pryor Mountains provides the closest large public hunting area.
Hunters in Billings head east for mule deer and antelope or south toward the Pryor and Beartooth Mountains for elk.
The public ranges listed on the city pages are run or listed by state wildlife agencies, state forests or the U.S. Forest Service. Many ask for a hunting license, a range pass or a small fee, and hours change with the season, so check the agency page before you drive.
Source: State wildlife agency, state forest and U.S. Forest Service range listings, 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.
No, as of 2021, for adults legally allowed to possess firearms. The optional permit is issued by the Yellowstone County Sheriff.
No. Dealer sales only require the federal background check.
It typically spans five weeks from late October to after Thanksgiving. Check Montana FWP for exact dates each year.
A bolt-action in .243, 6.5 Creedmoor, .270, .308 or .30-06 covers deer almost everywhere; some states require straight-wall cartridges, so read the current regulations.
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.