Montana vs Federal Government on Guns -- Wins

Montana Defies Feds on Guns, Ammo, Silencers and Other Accessories

Now the Democratic governor of Montana has signed into law an incredible attempt to erode the power of the Federal Government as it applies to gun laws. Let me just lay it out from the bill:

A personal firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition that is manufactured commercially or privately in Montana and that remains within the borders of Montana is not subject to federal law or federal regulation, including registration, under the authority of congress to regulate interstate commerce... 

What this functionally means is that items that the federal government loves to regulate and prohibit: handguns, silencers, ammunition, scopes and so on - would be perfectly legal in Montana and exempt from requirements to engage the Federal framework of registration.

Montana’s argument is sound - those items which are made in Montana for use in Montana are not being involved in “interstate commerce.” That small clause of the constitution which lies at the heart of many federal laws, including drug laws, alcohol laws, transportation laws and firearms laws among other things is being directly challenged by this legislation.  (continue at Zeal For Truth)

I love it.  Other states should follow Montana's lead.  A commenter at Zeal For Truth, Glen California, provides this:

I did some research and found  that Utah, Texas, Arkansas, and several others are pondering the same thing. This is amazing. If successful, it could reverse all the BS that has been happening for years. Imagine that States Rights …

How will the federal government react?

Can this type action be used for things other than guns?  What about California marijuana, grown and smoked inside California???

Read the full Bill at ATV, where I found this:

Discussion – Let us see what Obama does. If he hits Montana hard they will probably vote to secede from the USA. The governor of Texas has already been refusing Federal money because he does not want to agree to the conditions that go with it and he has been saying secession is a right they have as sort of a threat. Things are no longer the same with the USA. Do not be deceived by Obama acting as if all is the same, it is not.

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Comments

[Bill Graham]

As a Utah'n I am proud of my State government for sticking up for me. Since Jan 21, 2009 I've been fearing for my grandchildren and their future. Every time I watch the news it is more power hungry DC take overs. Finally there is hope in my heart thanks to this legislation.

Am I the only one that is amazed by just how quickly we have headed toward another form of government?

[Debbie]

Bill Graham: Thanks for visiting and thanks for the comments.

I think this is a good first step. No you are not alone, many of us see what's happening and at times feel helpless. But I have hope we can turn things around.

[MK]

Wow, a win for the good guys, a cause for celebration, good on ya Montana. Shove your liberal fascism hussein.