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, September 1, 2023
On Wednesday, August 30th, Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert signed an executive order banning all firearms on city property, ...
Friday, September 1, 2023
On Saturday, September 2nd, constitutional carry and statewide preemption laws will take effect in Nebraska.
Thursday, August 31, 2023
The Texas Legislature passed three NRA-supported measures during the 2023 Regular Session and Governor Greg Abbott (R) signed ...
Friday, June 16, 2023
In a blatant attempt to violate preemption, the Indianapolis City Council has advanced an “unenforceable” gun control package.
Monday, June 12, 2023
Over the weekend, Governor Greg Abbott (R) signed important legislation protecting the privacy rights of lawful firearms purchasers ...
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
The Texas Legislature adjourned from the 2023 Regular Session on Memorial Day and was immediately called back into special session on ...
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Yesterday, the House voted 35-24 (with 1 excused), along party lines, to pass House Bill 2005 B, the anti-gun package ...
Thursday, April 27, 2023
On May 2nd, the House will hold a floor vote on House Bill 2005 B, the anti-gun package ...
Saturday, April 8, 2023
Today, the House Ways and Means committee voted to approve House Bill 2005 A, the anti-gun package requested ...
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Tomorrow, the House Judiciary Committee will hear Senate Bill 1428, to prevent localities from prohibiting gun shows.
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