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.
Friday, May 26, 2017
Today, Governor Haslam signed two important pieces of NRA-backed, pro-gun legislation into law.
Monday, May 22, 2017
The Arizona State Legislature has again taken aim at Tucson's gun laws with the passage of SB 1122.It ...
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Today, multiple pro-gun bills were sent to the desk of Governor Bill Haslam for his signature.
Thursday, May 18, 2017
A major gun-rights bill won’t return for more debate this year in the Nebraska Legislature, but the sponsoring ...
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
A bill that would have barred Nebraska towns and cities from enacting stricter limits on guns than state ...
Monday, May 15, 2017
This week, the Maine House of Representatives could consider both Legislative Document 351 and Legislative Document 9 at any time.
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
The first year of Tennessee’s 110th General Assembly session adjourned today with many pro-gun victories.
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Legislation making it easier for gun-rights groups and others to challenge "gun-free zones" on locally owned government property ...
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
Tuesday night, the Tennessee General Assembly passed multiple NRA-backed pro-gun bills. These bills will now be sent to ...
Monday, May 8, 2017
Senate Bill 445, companion to House Bill 508, is up for a vote on the Senate floor.
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