HB102 expands the ability of individuals to provide for their own defense by reducing or eliminating government mandated locations where citizens are prevented from exercising their right to defend themselves. Additionally, this law now allows for Concealed Carry in places such as financial institutions and universities. Board of regents and university system employees are prohibited from creating rules or regulation that infringe on a person’s right to keep and bear arms.
The Montana State Senate passed HB102 on February 3, 2021 by a vote of 29 to 21. We have assigned the pluses to the ayes because the fundamental right of the American people to keep and bear arms is protected by the U.S. Constitution, particularly in the 2nd, 9th, and 10th Amendments, and should not be infringed.