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We wrap up our series with Wyoming Speaker of the House of Representatives Colin Simpson with a look at a failed bill that has attracted its fair share of controversy. Sheridan Media's Ron Richter has more. House bill 113 was dubbed the concealed carry bill, and it would have allowed Wyoming residents to carry a concealed gun without a permit. While the bill passed in the House of Representatives, it ultimately died in the Senate. Speaker of the House Colin Simpson co-sponsored the bill, and he says that the Senate's decision to kill the legislation didn't come as a surprise...

Wyoming plan will fine feds $2,000 over gun rules and/or possible 2 years in jail for violations committed by federal agent enforcing U.S. regulations on firearms in the State. Wyoming has joined a growing list of states with self-declared exemptions from federal gun regulation of weapons made, bought and used inside state borders –but lawmakers in the Cowboy State have taken the issue one step further, adopting significant penalties for federal agents attempting to enforce Washington's rules. According to a law signed into effect yesterday by Democratic Gov. Dave Freudenthal, any agent of the U.S. who "enforces or attempts to...

Font Size: Default font size Larger font size Gov. Dave Freudenthal on Thursday signed into law a bill that seeks to exempt firearms made in Wyoming and used exclusively in the state from federal regulations, making the state the latest to try to undermine federal authority on gun regulation. Montana, Tennessee and Utah have already passed similar legislation to exempt firearms made in their states from federal regulations and Idaho and Alaska have been considering it. A lawsuit over the issue is brewing in Montana, where gun advocates are arguing that the state should decide which rules, if any, should...

Wyoming – -(AmmoLand.com)- HB-95 Wyoming Firearms Freedom Act-2 passes Senate second reading. Although it has been attacked by anti-gun Senators pandering to the Anti-Gun Police Union, it still has “Teeth”. HB-95 needs to endure a third reading and then it will require the Governor’s approval. This legislation must move forward without any more attacks on the language or it will become a mere “Resolution” with “Pulled Teeth”. To encourage the Senators to move the bill forward call (307) 777-8683 Also call the Governor’s Office at (307) 777-7434 Tell them to pass HB-95 without any further adulteration of the legislation. To...

CHEYENNE -- The Wyoming House of Representatives on Monday passed legislation under which a permit would no longer be required to carry a concealed weapon in Wyoming. If passed, Wyoming would become the third state, after Alaska and Vermont, to allow conceal-carry without a permit. The bill, House Bill 113, passed 42-15. It now advances to the Senate, where it will be taken up as soon as the end of the week. But although the bill has Senate sponsors, Senate Majority Leader Jim Anderson, R-Glenrock, said the proposal will "probably be received with more scrutiny on the Senate side" than...

Editor: Re: "No need to change Wyoming's gun laws," Opinion/Feb. 17. I would like to address this in two parts. The true laws of the country and state we live in. And, my personal opinion on this subject. First of all, I am a registered voter. I am a registered Republican. I have never voted a straight party ticket ... ever. As a matter of fact, I voted for Governor Dave twice. (I would not vote for him a third time. Because term limits are a good thing. No offense Dave.) The reason I bring this up is simple, I...

Alert - New Legislation HB 95 Wyoming Firearms Freedom Act -2 Don't be confused by similar legislation, Miller HB 28 just doesn't go far enough. To see a comparison between HB 28 and HB 95 click here you will see Representative Jaggi (pronounced Ya-Gee) has introduced legislation with "real teeth". “As gun guy and someone that believes the federal government is out of control, I wanted to introduce legislation fitting to Wyoming” said Representative Allen Jaggi. HB 95 Wyoming Firearm Freedom Act - 2 click here This legislation is a combination of Alaska and New Hampshire's Firearms Freedom Act containing...

Good news! Gun owners are welcome at the Casper Starbucks. A Starbucks Representative contacted me and said "there has not been any policy change and Starbucks follows the laws of the state and municipalities they are located in" They also said "this has been a misunderstanding and apologies go out to any customers this may have inconvenienced". It is encouraging that Starbucks has taken this stand in light of the pressures being put on them to do otherwise. Say thanks, by patronizing Starbucks today!

We noted the other day that Starbucks Coffee has resisted Brady Campaign pressure to ban lawful carry of firearms. Like the saying goes, I have some good news and some bad news. The Danny Tarkanian for United States Senate campaign has issued the following press release: TARKANIAN APPLAUDS STARBUCKS GUN DECISION - ORDERS PERSONALIZED STARBUCKS CARDS FOR CAMPAIGN CARD TEXT: "DEFEND GUN FREEDOMS" TARK2010.ORG FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 6, 2010 Contact; press@tark2010.org Republican U.S. Senate candidate Danny Tarkanian applauded Starbucks' decision to stand up for gun owner's Constitutional rights and announced his campaign has ordered personalized Starbucks cards with the...

Senator Cale Case http://legisweb.state.wy.us/ Thumbs up to Senator Cale Case, he has introduced legislation to fix the conceal-carry blunder from earlier this year. SF 26 - Eligibility concealed weapons permit, will fix what Freuedenthal's appointee decided was a problem. Ultimately, WyGO / Wyoming Gun Owners supports legislation that lets anyone with a permit from any state carry in Wyoming. If an individual has a concealed carry permit from their own state, no matter what we interpret from their state law, who are we to say they cannot carry in Wyoming? Even if that state doesn't reciprocate, we must lead by...

I was debating between WY, NV and FL. I live in N FL and I am leaning towards WY. WY seems to have fewwer fees, more asset protection, no state tax.

Recently Jim Robinson posted two threads declaring Free Republic’s determination to see Conservatives elected and ousting Rino's from government. Jim and a great many Freepers believe that we need to take back control. But the RNC is not hearing us. Activism is called for NOW. 2010 is nearing and we need Conservative candidates to run. The time is ripe and people are ready for another 1994 type election. But we need to make the RNC hear us loud and clear. This is the Rino Free America Project. Get involved. Make them listen. Write a letter and MAIL it. Republican...

Wednesday, 21 October 2009 15:33 A law loosening gun restrictions in America's National Parks goes beyond what proponents initially argued and would allow anyone with a gun permit to openly carry a weapon in Yellowstone National Park, if legal experts are correct. A legislation, proposed and drafted by U.S. Senator Tom Coburn (R-Oklahoma) was billed as a way to uniformly enforce gun laws across different states and National Parks, which are under federal supervision. The law was said to extend the state's guidelines concerning concealed carry into the federal National Park. If you had a permit for a concealed...

Jackson Hole, Wyo.-Local officials will have a “back-and-forth dialogue” with the federal government to implement a new law allowing concealed weapons at Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks, officials said Tuesday, but regulations will be consistent across all national parks and monuments, as well as national wildlife refuges. It is too soon to know, they said, how regulations will address local concerns about poaching and “self-defense??? wildlife shootings. Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights Act of 2009, H.R. 627 – to which the gun bill was attached – puts gun control in national parks under state governance, though a Department of...

Vice President Dick Cheney is scheduled to be in Billings today for a brief visit including remarks at a reception for Rep. Denny Rehberg and Montana Republicans. Earlier in the day, Cheney will be in Casper, Wyo., to deliver remarks at a luncheon for Rep. Barbara Cubin, R-Wyo. The event, which starts at 12:30 p.m., will be at the Casper Event Center. Both Cubin and Rehberg are seeking re-election on Nov. 7. Cheney is scheduled to leave Casper at 1:15 p.m. and arrive at Billings Logan International Airport at 2:15 p.m. At 5:30 p.m., he's scheduled to speak at an...

Hunkins gains in fundraising Challenger Ray Hunkins outraised Gov. Dave Freudenthal in August, but the governor retains the bigger war chest. By Kevin Wingert rep3@wyomingnews.com CHEYENNE - In the month of August, the Republican gubernatorial challenger raised $17,000 more than the Democrat incumbent in the same period. "We were very pleased from the support we got from individuals in Wyoming in the month of August," Republican Ray Hunkins said. "We're running a grassroots campaign, and the grassroots are responding." During this latest and next-to-last filing of campaign receipts prior to the Nov. 7 general election, Hunkins raised $77,872.67 to Gov....

Group plans walk to raise awareness of suicide By The Associated Press CASPER - A Natrona County group plans a walk this month to raise awareness of Wyoming's extraordinary suicide rate. The Natrona County Task Force for Suicide Prevention says the rate in Wyoming is about 22 suicides per 100,000 people, nearly twice the national average. Since 1999, more than 100 suicides have occurred in Natrona County alone. Raising awareness of the problem may encourage people to become involved in preventing suicides, members of the task force say. "It's not just to make sure people know it is a problem,"...

Hunkins denies role in GOP probe Freudenthal says statement untrue By Kevin Wingert rep3@wyomingnews.com Published in the Wyoming Tribune-Eagle CHEYENNE - The Republican gubernatorial candidate disavowed any responsibility for the actions of the Wyoming Republican Party on Thursday and said he wanted to be responsible for leading the party back into a Reagan-esque era of unity. "The request was not made on my watch, so it is neither fair play nor 'clean politics' to associate this records request with me in any way," Ray Hunkins said. "This same principle holds true with respect to the radio advertisement: It was created...

Hunkins proposes 7 debates across state The Republican candidate said debates would carry his vision and the governor's to the people. By Kevin Wingert rep3@wyomingnews.com Published in the Wyoming Tribune-Eagle CHEYENNE - Republican gubernatorial candidate Ray Hunkins wants to relive a pivotal piece of U.S. history by engaging in seven debates throughout Wyoming with Democrat incumbent Gov. Dave Freudenthal. "We can raise the level of debate and make this truly a campaign about the issues," Hunkins wrote in a letter to Freudenthal, referencing the historic debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas in 1858. "To do it, we should engage...

Governor's spending lavish By Kevin Wingert rep3@wyomingnews.com Published in the Wyoming Tribune-Eagle CHEYENNE - The chairman of the Wyoming Republican Party leveled a charge Friday that Democratic Gov. Dave Freudenthal is living a "high-rolling lifestyle" at the expense of the residents of Wyoming. "We knew from his budget proposals that the governor was a big spender, but what we found he spends on VIP treatment of himself is unconscionable to Wyoming citizens," Drake Hill said in a release about the Democratic governor, who currently is running for re-election. "Who else do you know that has a $50,000 lawn ornament?" Hill...