A question came up on the interpretation of the Montana definition of concealed, which is different than most states.
"Concealed weapon" means any weapon mentioned in 45-8-316 through 45-8-318 and 45-8-321 through 45-8-328 that is wholly or partially covered by the clothing or wearing apparel of the person carrying or bearing the weapon
The question here is the "partially". Another state shooters forum discussed the switch from concealed to open carry by pulling up your shirt, tucking it under the grip of the handgun when they go from places that allow open carry but not concealed. Some of the examples shown were using IWB holsters. With an In the Waist Band holster, the firearm is always partially covered by the clothing since it is shoved down inside your jeans.
I have an LEO friend that tells me this would always still be considered concealed in Montana. Any thoughts or case history on this?
"Concealed weapon" means any weapon mentioned in 45-8-316 through 45-8-318 and 45-8-321 through 45-8-328 that is wholly or partially covered by the clothing or wearing apparel of the person carrying or bearing the weapon
The question here is the "partially". Another state shooters forum discussed the switch from concealed to open carry by pulling up your shirt, tucking it under the grip of the handgun when they go from places that allow open carry but not concealed. Some of the examples shown were using IWB holsters. With an In the Waist Band holster, the firearm is always partially covered by the clothing since it is shoved down inside your jeans.
I have an LEO friend that tells me this would always still be considered concealed in Montana. Any thoughts or case history on this?