Wyoming lawmakers propose bill to nullify new federal gun laws

[Nathan Hale]

Wyoming lawmakers have proposed a new bill that, if passed, would nullify any federal restrictions on guns, threatening to jail federal agents attempting to confiscate guns, ammunition magazines or ammunition.

The bill – HB0104 – states that “any federal law which attempts to ban a semi-automatic firearm or to limit the size of a magazine of a firearm or other limitation on firearms in this state shall be unenforceable in Wyoming.”

The bill is sponsored by eight Wyoming state representatives ad two state senators. If passed, the bill would declare any federal gun regulation created on or after January 1, 2013 to be unenforceable within the state.

In addition, the bill states would charge federal officials attempting to enforce a federal gun law within the state with a felony – “subject to imprisonment for not more less than one (1) year and one (1) day or more than five (5) years, a fine of not more than two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), or both.”

The bill also allows the Attorney General of Wyoming to defend a state citizen from any prosecution by the United States Government.

One of the bill’s co-sponsors, Wyoming State Senator Larry Hicks, told The Washington Examiner that this type of legislation sends a message to the federal government in Washington D.C.

“It says that your one size fits all solution doesn’t comport to what a vast majority of the state believes,” Hicks explained in an interview.

Citing the Tenth and the Second Amendments, Hicks asserted that the legislation was Constitutional, adding that he fully expected it to pass in the Wyoming state legislature. Hicks said that his Wyoming constituents were upset about the looming threat of gun control coming from Washington, particularly since Vice President Biden signaled yesterday that President Obama was willing to issue an executive order to tackle the gun issue.

“They are very, very upset that we’re going to see some level of federal takeover of our weapons and abuse of our rights given to us by the Second Amendment,” Hicks stated. “Also that the federal government will bypass our legislative officials and confiscate our weapons through executive order. This gives citizens of the Western United States a great deal of concern.”

Rep. Kendell Kroeker, the lawmaker that spearheaded the bill, explained that he hoped that the federal government would recognize their constitutional rights based on the Tenth and Second Amendments.

"I think that its necessary when the federal government violates our rights in the Constitution we have to act," he explained.

The proposed legislation has recieved a overwhelmingly positive response from their constituents, according to the bill's sponsors, even from citizens of other states.

Kroeker said that since he introduced the bill he has received up to 50 emails from constituents thanking him for standing up for their rights.

“Most of the feedback that I have received is very encouraging," explained State Rep. Mark Baker, a fellow co-sponsor. "Many citizens from other states have contacted me stating that they are envious of our state’s initiative."

Kroeker said that he currently owns several handguns, rifles, shotguns and an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle - the model targeted by gun control proponents.

"People in Washington tend to overreact," Kroeker said. "They try to place blame on gun owners punishing in the innocent to pay for the crimes of the guilty."

Hicks explained that the model of the bill was taken from a bill passed in the State of Montana in 2009 adding that it wasn’t much different from what he’d seen other states do.

“I don’t think this is controversial in Wyoming at all,” he added. “I fully expect this bill to pass.”

http://washingtonexaminer.com/wyomin...3#.UO9xGnfnSSo

[ShooterInPA1]

We are starting to see pushback.....hopefully this spreads far and wide.

[PowerPM]

I would suggest we get a photocopy and send it to the pa state reps in our districts and tell them to amend and support.....

[Nucking Futs]

I stated weeks ago that Wyomingites will NOT allow ANY regulation of their firearms, and I just wish the people of PA would join suite. They (the people of Wyoming) have been panning for months for this. They are prepared to become their own country, if need be.... ALL FOR GUNS and LIBERTY... I know this because I know ALOT of people that live there...

PA..... WAKE UP!

[gummy jones]

I stated weeks ago that Wyomingites will NOT allow ANY regulation of their firearms, and I just wish the people of PA would join suite. They (the people of Wyoming) have been panning for months for this. They are prepared to become their own country, if need be.... ALL FOR GUNS and LIBERTY... I know this because I know ALOT of people that live there...

PA..... WAKE UP!

well done wyoming

some people desire to be ruled while others live as free men and only answer to one King.

[vic2367]

well done wyoming !! why are we so asleep here ? we have a supposedly pro gun governor , why cant we make some more progress ?

[kid1911]

Heard from my State Rep. Fred Keller today and he said that the House is currently drafting a Bill simular to Wyomings Bill. He said that he would keep me updated on this.

[NA Wreckdiver]

It's already being done... write to you state reps requesting they co-sign and support the legislation being submitted by Rep Metcalfe

MEMORANDUM


Posted: January 11, 2013 04:12 PM


From: Representative Daryl Metcalfe


To: All House members


Subject: Right to Bear Arms Protection Act



I am currently having legislation drafted that is similar to firearm legislation recently introduced in Wyoming. My legislation would prohibit the enforcement of any new federal restriction, prohibition or registration requirement for firearms, magazines, and ammunition. My legislation would also require the state to intercede on behalf of Pennsylvania citizens against any federal attempt to register, ban or restrict the purchase or ownership of firearms and firearms accessories which are currently legal products.

I hope you will join me in defending the Second Amendment in Pennsylvania.

If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Wilbourn at nwilbour@pahousegop.com or 717-783-1707.

[ShooterInPA1]

It's already being done... write to you state reps requesting they co-sign and support the legislation being submitted by Rep Metcalfe

Thanks. Letters sent.

[Fortytwo]

The bill has just been approved by the Wyoming House of Representatives.

Wyoming House passes bill meant to invalidate proposed gun laws
http://news.yahoo.com/wyoming-house-...011107693.html


The Wyoming House of Representatives passed two bills on Friday geared toward protecting or expanding gun rights in the state, including one aimed at nullifying some of the new federal gun restrictions proposed by the Obama administration.

Both bills, which passed 46-13, head to the Republican-dominated Senate, where their prospects for passage were considered good. Republican Governor Matt Mead has not said whether he would sign either measure into law.

One of the bills, the so-called Firearm Protection Act, would seek to invalidate any new federal bans or restrictions on semi-automatic firearms or ammunition magazines. It also precludes state enforcement of those restrictions, if passed at the federal level.

Among the other states where such laws have been introduced this year are Arizona, Colorado, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia, he said.

The second bill advanced by the Wyoming House would let school district employees and parents of students carry concealed guns on campus if they have a permit issued by local law enforcement officials and notified school administrators.