# Mont. Code Ann. § 45-8-307: 45-8-307 Exceptions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T45_C8_P3_S45-8-307

## Section

- **Citation:** Mont. Code Ann. § 45-8-307
- **Heading:** 45-8-307 Exceptions
- **Jurisdiction:** Montana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MT Code / Title 45 / Chapter 8 / Part 3 / Section 45-8-307

## Text

45-8-307 . Exceptions. Sections 45-8-301 through 45-8-305 and this section do not prohibit or interfere with:

(1) the manufacture of machine guns for and sale of machine guns to the military forces or the peace officers of the United States or of any political subdivision of the United States or transportation required for that purpose;

(2) the possession of a machine gun for a scientific purpose or the possession of a machine gun not usable as a weapon and possessed as a curiosity, ornament, or keepsake;

(3) the possession of a machine gun for a purpose manifestly not aggressive or offensive.

## Nearby sections

- [Mont. Code Ann. § 45-8-301 45-8-301 Uniformity of interpretation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T45_C8_P3_S45-8-301.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 45-8-302 45-8-302 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T45_C8_P3_S45-8-302.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 45-8-303 45-8-303 Possession or use of machine gun in connection with a crime](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T45_C8_P3_S45-8-303.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 45-8-304 45-8-304 Possession or use of machine gun for offensive purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T45_C8_P3_S45-8-304.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 45-8-305 45-8-305 Presumption of offensive or aggressive purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T45_C8_P3_S45-8-305.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 45-8-307 45-8-307 Exceptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T45_C8_P3_S45-8-307.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 45-8-310 45-8-310 Policy](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T45_C8_P3_S45-8-310.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 45-8-312 45-8-312 Enhanced permit to carry concealed weapon -- temporary restricted enhanced permit for individuals 18 to 20 years of age](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T45_C8_P3_S45-8-312.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 45-8-313 45-8-313 Unlawful possession of firearm by convicted person](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T45_C8_P3_S45-8-313.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 45-8-314 45-8-314 Lifetime firearms supervision of certain convicted persons](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T45_C8_P3_S45-8-314.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 45-8-315 45-8-315 Definition](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T45_C8_P3_S45-8-315.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 45-8-316 45-8-316 Carrying concealed firearms -- exemption](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T45_C8_P3_S45-8-316.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 45-8-318 45-8-318 Possession of deadly weapon by prisoner or youth in facility](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T45_C8_P3_S45-8-318.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 45-8-321 45-8-321 Permit to carry concealed weapon](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T45_C8_P3_S45-8-321.md)

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