Posted on 02/14/2009 8:12:51 PM PST by Flavius
Associated Press Writer HELENA, Mont. (AP) Firearms manufactured and used in Montana would be exempt from federal regulation, under a bill the Montana House is supporting.
House Bill 246 aims to circumvent federal authority over interstate commerce, which is the legal basis for most gun regulation in the United States. The bill could have the effect of releasing Montana gun owners from federal registration requirements.
The measure applies to firearms, firearm accessories and ammunition that are made and sold in the state.
The bill's sponsor, Republican Rep. Joel Boniek of Livingston, says his proposal is more about states' rights than about gun rights.
(Excerpt) Read more at kxmb.com ...
Everytime I read about this, I keep thinking that if it passes, I’ll have to move to Montana and set up my business there.
Mike
Wonder how the job market is in Montana? Housing for migratory Michiganders... It is a Red State to boot.
Impressive.
If other states follow Montana’s lead, this bill would create a lot of jobs. Each state would need it’s own gun manufacturers.
I’ll bet if this passes, all the gun mfgrs, especially those in New England and IL will immediately move to MT. Excellent for non-PC employment opportunities. BZ, MT!
bttt
States rights are starting to pop up all over.The peacefull revolution is starting.
Obama throwing a “challenge” at S.Carl. Sanford....could be a pivotal battle in State vrs. Fed Right
the clause is buried in the Stimulus....M.Malkin has it on site.
http://michellemalkin.com/2009/02/13/the-punish-mark-sanford-amendment/
Pits the states gov’s vrs state Legislators
Interesting approach...I wish them the best.
But no doubt the feds will say that they can regulate the raw materials used for firearms. Don’t ask how, but they will find some way.
Slowly, but inexorably, the battle lines are being drawn.
Nah they'll just use the same justification they used back in the 30s to regulate crops grown by a farmer to be fed to his own livestock. If he hadn't grown it, it would have had to buy it, thus affecting the interstate market for grain. Same logic would apply to guns, or anything else, the bastids want to control.
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Good for Montana. I’ve done all the moving I want to do for a lifetime, but I’ve loved everytime I’ve visited there. I’ve actually used re-barreling a rifle as an excuse to take a drive to Kalispell. Again, good for you Montana, and may heaven and your will to be free save you from our national nightmare.
Each of the major manufacturers could put in a miniature shop in each state.
KelTek (MT), KelTek (WY), KelTek (ID), etc.
I like it!
Peaceful until the jackbooted thugs step in (or the Obama Internal Security Forces). What then, fold up the tents, go home and be contented slaves? Or...
Scouts Out! Cavalry Ho!
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Yes’um, Done.
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Should this pass, I'll need some skilled machinists for my silencer shop!
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