An increasing number of U.S. states are revolting against the Federal Government's attempts to control the possession of firearms. Individual states are adopting laws exempting guns and ammunition made, sold and used in the state from federal regulations under the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
According to an article in World Net Daily on March 10, 2010, Utah has become the third state to take this action. This is in addition to the 30 or more states that already have some kind of plans for their own exemptions. Three of the states that have already taken action are Montana, Tennessee and now Utah. It was reported that the Utah law was passed into law with the signature of Gov. Gary Herbert
The Firearms Freedom Act was originally introduced in Montana. It declares that any firearms made and retained in-state are beyond the authority of Congress under its constitutional power to regulate commerce among the states. In that state, officials filed suit against U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and others seeking a court order that the federal government stay out of the management of Montana's firearms within its own borders.
The U.S. government responded by demanding dismissal of the actions saying that it can regulate instate commerce under the Constitution's Commerce clause. Meanwhile, the federal government has warned gun dealers in Montana and Tennessee against following the state laws.
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And the BATFE is striking back by siezing toy guns. that'll show 'em.
The Government sure is acting weird. Something's not right.
Thank you Martha, you are doing great work for America. I want to know where is our Arizona government on this issue. Gun control and the White House wanting a private security force. To Evil things that taste Communist together.
Kevin, you are right, something is not right and I fear that America will be a dark place in the near future but, just for a little while.
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