Firearm Preemption Laws
Gun control supporters demand that state legislatures impose a wide variety of gun control restrictions within their borders. However, they hypocritically cry foul when legislatures use their power to limit gun control. Frustrated at their inability to convince state legislatures to adopt the restrictive firearm laws they propose, gun control supporters say that local jurisdictions should be able to adopt those restrictions independently.
Aside from gun control supporters’ hypocrisy, there are multiple arguments against local restrictions on basic firearm rights. Historically, some local jurisdictions have imposed clearly unconstitutional restrictions on gun ownership—the District of Columbia’s and Chicago’s since-overturned handgun bans being two recent examples. It also creates confusion when laws vary widely within a state, potentially placing otherwise law-abiding citizens at risk of violating an ordinance of which they were not previously aware, as they travel within their states, and more so when they travel outside their state of residence.
As a result, almost all states today have a law prohibiting local jurisdictions from imposing gun control restrictions that are more severe than state law.
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
We previously reported to you on the announcement of a new policy banning License To Carry holders from possessing firearms ...
Monday, July 29, 2024
On July 23, the Memphis, Tenn. City Council approved a series of ballot measures for the November election that purport ...
Thursday, June 27, 2024
The State of Ohio successfully defended the State’s preemption statute in an important appellate court win yesterday.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Today, Governor Jeff Landry signed Senate Bill 194 into law which enhances and strengthens Louisiana's existing firearm preemption laws.
Monday, May 6, 2024
Last week, Governor Reynolds signed House File 2556 into law which provides a much-needed enforcement mechanism to Iowa’s existing ...
Sunday, April 14, 2024
This week, House File 2556, which would provide a much-needed enforcement mechanism to Iowa’s existing firearm preemption law, received final ...
Thursday, March 28, 2024
The Iowa legislature is entering the final weeks of the 2024 legislative session and pro-gun bills remain eligible ...
Monday, March 25, 2024
A number of firearm-related bills, including enhanced preemption, are moving in the Louisiana Legislature. It's critical that NRA ...
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Yesterday, House File 2556 was passed in the Senate Judiciary Committee with a vote of 12-4 and is eligible for ...
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