The Second Amendment shouldn’t require states to pass laws in order to preserve it. The fact that it’s part of the Constitution should do that just fine.
Unfortunately, that’s not how things have worked, and the left wants to take their infringements up a notch or 12.
So, as a result, some states are looking at ways they can protect the rights of residents, even if the feds have forgotten what the Second Amendment is all about. Unfortunately, in Wyoming, the sheriffs are universally opposed to the bill intending to do just that.
Now, there will likely be court battles no matter what happens, but I can’t help but wonder if the opposition to these from all 23 sheriffs in the state has more to do with the possibility of their agencies being penalized for handing guns over to the feds. Especially when they might not find out that it’s considered unconstitutional until after they’ve done it.
Which is kind of the point.
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The issue is that some are saying this creates a chilling effect on local departments working with federal agencies. However, that seems suspicious considering most federal agencies aren’t enforcing gun control laws in the first place. Just keep the ATF out, and all will be well.
On the same token, if the ATF would actually focus on someone other than lawful dealers and gun owners, then most states probably wouldn’t even bother considering a measure like this in the first place.
For what it’s worth, Wharff has gone on record as saying this is about protecting law enforcement from being forced to take part in any future actions by the feds to strip Americans of their guns. It’s not about what’s on the books at the moment, so it’s a non-issue.
Unless, of course, these sheriffs are planning on bending the knee.
If that’s the case, well…
