Adults Must Accompany Youth When Shooting

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In spring many a youngster’s and adult’s thoughts turn to plinking tin cans with a .22 or zeroing in on a paper target bull’s eye. Such activities can be a fun and educational way for a child to learn to safely handle a firearm. However, there are several state laws to keep in mind. Montana law says any child younger than 14 must be under the supervision of an adult when carrying or using a firearm. To hunt game in Montana, a child must be at least 12 years old and have passed a hunter education course before he or she can buy a license and hunt. To find a hunter education course in Montana, call the Fish, Wildlife & Parks office in your area.