Posted on 01/13/2013 8:31:16 AM PST by yoe
This week, Wyoming lawmakers introduced a bill banning the federal government from enforcing an assault weapons ban or a prohibition on high-capacity magazines in the state, calling the effort an attempt to “take the Second Amendment seriously.”
The bill, which is sponsored by eight Wyoming state representatives and two state senators, calls for federal agents who attempt to enforce those measures to be imprisoned for at least one year and up to five years, and fined a maximum of $5,000.
It also contains broad language prohibiting any “public servant … or dealer selling any firearm in this state” from enforcing “any act, law, statute, rule or regulation of the United States government relating to a personal firearm, firearm accessory or ammunition that is owned or manufactured commercially or privately in Wyoming and that remains exclusively within the borders of Wyoming.”
(Excerpt) Read more at cowboybyte.com ...
Good on Wyoming for standing tall in the face of Washington tyranny!!!
I know where I’m retiring.
Any WY freepers on this site?
Now that should work if they manage to pass it.
Pussy Galore had bare arms.
Texas: Every citizen shall have the right to keep and bear arms in the lawful defense of himself or the State; but the Legislature shall have power, by law, to regulate the wearing of arms, with a view to prevent crime. Art. I, § 23 (enacted 1876).
1836: “Every citizen shall have the right to bear arms in defence of himself and the republic. The military shall at all times and in all cases be subordinate to the civil power.” Declaration of Rights, cl. 14.
1845: “Every citizen shall have the right to keep and bear arms in lawful defence of himself or the State.” Art. I, § 13.
1868: “Every person shall have the right to keep and bear arms in the lawful defence of himself or the State, under such regulations as the legislature may prescribe.” Art. I, § 13.
[Self-defense right explicitly protected.]
God Bless Texas!!!
Yo’, calling Governor Rick Perry, listen up. If you can’t lead, follow Wyoming’s example.
How are the property values there?
I would like a small place in the middle of ten acres, out in the country.
Their fingers haven't thawed out enough yet to use the keyboard.
I like it. If they can pull this off, the next step is to do the same to imcome tax and the IRS.
“...our Constitutional right to bare arms...”
Sitting here in a short-sleeved shirt, I agree!
There are some parts of Wyoming when you could probably pick up ten acres for a $100...
There are some parts of Wyoming where you could probably pick up ten acres for a $100...
Even I like the prospects of having property in Wyoming.
And I live in Alaska.
Obama fancies himsel to be Lincoln, I wonder if he will decide to reinforce Fort Sumter again (figuratively speaking)?
I haven’t heard Palin speck out on the gun issue. Have you heard anything from her?
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