Welcome to Big Sky Country, how ya like it so far? I know there are several arfcomer's in the Missoula/Kalispell/Whitefish area and four that I know of in the Great Falls area if you ever get this way.
Welcome to Montana, I'm about 105 mi. east on I-90. don't hike or bike But I shoot a lot and fish from time to time
I make it up to Missoula a couple times a year. Usually to go to a griz game and visit friends.
Missoula and Helena are the most anti-gun towns in MT, but they're not that bad. Check out The Axemen at the south end of Missoula on Hwy 93. Elite Iron is just east at Bonner, they have some VERY fun toys!
Scott,
If long range shooting is your thing, or might be your thing, check this link out ––>
LR clinic info in Missoula
Montana is a great place to be for all kinds of competitive shooting. Link to an extensive list of events:
MRPA.org
JW