In an era when anti-gun lawmakers across the country are working overtime to restrict and redefine the Second Amendment, Montana is taking bold steps in the opposite direction. With unwavering support for firearm freedoms, the state continues to cement its reputation as one of the nation’s strongest defenders of gun rights.
Montana to Establish State Shooting Center Task Force — that’s the powerful new direction Governor Greg Gianforte (R) is leading the state toward. Last week, he signed House Bill 899 into law, a forward-thinking piece of legislation introduced by Rep. Kerri Seekins-Crowe (R). This bill officially creates a task force that will oversee the potential development of a state-of-the-art shooting facility, designed to serve both residents and visitors while preserving Montana’s deeply rooted firearms culture.
The task force is not just about infrastructure. It represents a strong symbolic and practical commitment to the shooting sports community — including hunters, sport shooters, trainers, and advocates of self-defense. It also aligns with Montana’s recent push to become a more attractive destination for firearms industry businesses, as Gianforte continues inviting gun manufacturers and suppliers to relocate to Big Sky Country, where their values are respected and supported.
A Vision for a World-Class Shooting Complex
Montanans can now look forward to the potential development of a full-scale shooting complex — a professional-grade facility that could include long-range rifle stations, handgun bays, skeet/trap shooting areas, training classrooms, and more. The Montana State Shooting Center Task Force will be charged with examining the feasibility, logistics, and implementation of such a facility, along with outlining funding sources and construction timelines.
Supporters of the bill envision a facility that will not only serve the public but also attract shooting sports enthusiasts from around the country. It’s part of a broader effort to elevate Montana’s already strong identity as a gun-friendly state and a hub for outdoor heritage.
The facility could bring economic benefits through tourism, job creation, and industry partnerships, while also creating a centralized space for firearm safety education, law enforcement training, and marksmanship development. In doing so, Montana reinforces the idea that lawful gun ownership and public safety can go hand-in-hand.
But not everyone agrees on the plan’s design.
Calls for Decentralization and Wider Access
While the idea of a centralized shooting complex is gaining traction among lawmakers and many in the firearms community, others argue that a more distributed approach would better serve Montana’s vast and rural population.
Gary Marbut, President of the Montana Shooting Sports Association, voiced concerns about accessibility. “It’s going to be hours and hours away from Montana gun owners,” he noted. Instead of building one central location, Marbut and others believe a network of smaller shooting facilities across the state would ensure that rural Montanans aren’t left out of the equation.
His proposal would bring gun safety training, range access, and recreational shooting opportunities closer to more communities — an important consideration in a state where many counties span hundreds of square miles.
Still, House Bill 899 leaves room for dialogue, planning, and adaptation. The task force will ultimately be responsible for reviewing all options and delivering recommendations that best meet the state’s needs.
Montana’s new initiative is more than a construction project. It’s a strong statement: that while some states retreat from the Second Amendment, Montana is ready to lead — creating infrastructure that supports freedom, sport, and safety for generations to come.
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