Sheriff’s Office

Wheatland County Sheriff’s Office Concealed Weapons Permit Application Requirements & Procedures

• Applicant must be 18 years of age, a US citizen or permanent lawful resident, and a current resident of Montana for at least 6 months.
• Applicant must have a valid Montana driver’s license or ID card.
• Per MCA 45-8-321, Applicant must complete a certified firearms safety course before an application is submitted. Acceptable proof of training includes:
  • Hunters Safety Card (Bow Hunters Card does not apply) issued by Montana Department of Fish Wildlife& Parks or similar agency of another state; or
  • DD-214 or NGB Form 22; or
  • Certificate of Training from a law enforcement agency, an institution of higher learning, or any NRA certified instruction course – certificate must include the instructor’s name and NRA instructor number.
  • Online Courses: The online Hunter’s Safety course offered through Montana’s Fish Wildlife & Parks is acceptable without further instruction. Any other online course must be certified by the NRA and the Applicant must provide a copy of the course outline and an online training certificate, as well as proof of familiarity training. Example: complete NRA certified online course and then obtain a certificate of hands-on training from a local certified NRA instructor showing familiarity with firearms.
• Applicant must list any/all arrests on the application including DUI’s, Criminal Notices to Appear, Criminal Summons, and Arrest Warrants. Omission of any of this information may result in denial of a permit.
• Applicant must list each/every conviction, including court martials if applicable, on the application. Any criminal conviction, or omission thereof, may result in denial of a permit.
• Applicant must provide 3 references that will be credible witnesses to Applicant’s good moral character and peaceable disposition. References must know Applicant for a minimum 5 years and cannot be a relative (including in-law) or past/present employer. Failure to provide references may result in denial of permit.
• All applications for Concealed Weapons Permits, including renewals, will be taken BY APPOINTMENT ONLY by phone at 406-632-5614.
  • Expired permits or renewals of permits issued by other Montana counties will be processed as a new permit.
  • A permit is good for 4 years. Applicant will not be reminded of permit expiration date. Renewing Applicants may apply no sooner than 90 days prior to permit expiration date. Please allow up to 60 days for approval and processing of permit.
  • Please see the checklist below for documentation Applicant must provide at the time of appointment.
• Appointment Location: Wheatland County Sheriff’s Office, 203 A Ave NW, Harlowton, MT 59036
• Application Fees: New Permit: $50.00; Renewal Permit: $25.00
  • Fees can be paid by exact cash, check made payable to Wheatland County
• For additional questions, please contact 406-632-5614.