Pepper Spray Laws
Is Pepper Spray Legal In MONTANA?
Pepper spray in MT is Legal.
Legal No Montana statute specifically regulates the purchase, possession, or carry of pepper spray (OC spray) by civilians for self-defense. Montana Code Annotated Title 45, Chapter 8, Part 3 (Weapons) contains no section addressing tear gas, chemical agents, or pepper spray, and the general "weapon" definition used in the state's school-weapons statute (Mont. Code Ann. Section 45-8-361) is limited to firearms, knives with a blade of 4 inches or more, swords, straight razors, throwing stars, nunchucks, and metal knuckles — pepper spray is not listed. See https://mca.legmt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0080/part_0030/sections_index.html Age minimum: No Montana statute sets a minimum age to purchase or possess pepper spray. Size/concentration limit: No Montana statute sets a size or OC-concentration limit for civilian self-defense spray. Carry restrictions: No Montana statute specifically restricts carrying pepper spray in schools, courthouses, or government buildings, or bars possession by any class of prohibited person. General criminal statutes (e.g., assault, Title 45, Chapter 5) would still apply to any misuse of the product against another person, as with any object. This is general information, not legal advice. Laws change. Confirm current requirements with Montana authorities or your own counsel before purchasing or carrying.