My original plan was to write about illegal weapons in Montana...
But the fact is, there aren't many. Twenty-one states have outlawed brass knuckles, but they're completely legal to possess in Montana. Many states have restrictive knife laws too, but in the Treasure State, almost anything goes. Switchblades ...
It's no secret that Montanans have a love of firearms, especially when it comes to hunting and protecting their families and property. Since demand for firearms is high in the state, it's no surprise we have a pretty large number of shops dedicated to selling them.
Erik Stephen Deaner, 46, has been sentenced to five years and two months in prison. Deaner plead guilty in December, 2021, to theft from a federal firearms dealer.