Federal Gun Laws Vs State Gun Laws

[the iron horse]

Utah legislators eye Montana gun law
May 4, 2009

SALT LAKE CITY -- Utah lawmakers are considering following Montana's lead and claiming state's rights in the war over gun control.

The Montana Legislature passed and its governor signed into law a measure making guns that are made and kept within state boundaries exempt from federal regulations. That means they're exempt from things like background checks, licensing and registration.

Several Utah lawmakers want to do the same thing here. They say President Barack Obama and the Congress are anti-gun and will infringe on states' rights.

Rep. Carl Wimmer, R-Herriman, tells the Salt Lake Tribune he or another Utah lawmaker will introduce a similar measure next year.

Rep. Ken Sumsion, R-American Fork, told the Tribune he wishes he'd thought of it and would support such a measure "in a heartbeat."

But some legislators, like Rep. Rebecca Chavez-Houck, D-Salt Lake City, have reservations. They say Montana's law is expected to face legal challenges and they don't want the same thing to happen in Utah.

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[KBintheSLC]

But some legislators, like Rep. Rebecca Chavez-Houck, D-Salt Lake City, have reservations.

Thats because Salt Lake has been infiltrated by weasely socialists. Our own Mayor Becker has been a staple of the local Marxist uprising. Luckily, much of the rest of the State is still in good shape.

Anyway, I think its a great idea from Montana, but it could lead to 1861-esque conflicts between States and the Union.

I think it would be easier to pass a State law forbidding State/Local authorities from enforcing Federal laws. We all know it would be impossible for the fed.gov to enforce their own endless slew of regulations. We should just let them know that States will not help them in their agenda. It is less aggressive, and about as effective.

 

[woof]

They could have an ally in states that have legalized medical marijuana but where feds still conduct busts. They, too claim state's right.