# Mont. Code Ann. § 7-32-305: 7-32-305 Purchase of firearm by retiring law enforcement officer

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T7_C32_P3_S7-32-305

## Section

- **Citation:** Mont. Code Ann. § 7-32-305
- **Heading:** 7-32-305 Purchase of firearm by retiring law enforcement officer
- **Jurisdiction:** Montana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MT Code / Title 7 / Chapter 32 / Part 3 / Section 7-32-305

## Text

7-32-305 . Purchase of firearm by retiring law enforcement officer. A sheriff or other peace officer, as defined in 7-32-303 , who is terminating from service and is eligible for a retirement benefit from a retirement plan under Title 19, chapters 6 through 9, 19, or 21, may request to purchase firearms that have been issued to the sheriff or peace officer and that are legal for a private citizen to possess. If the request is accepted, the parties shall agree on the purchase price, not to exceed fair market value.

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