Utah, Wyo. seek to intervene in Mont. gun lawsuit

[Joe Link]

Original article here: http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/04/07/4128127-utah-wyo-seek-to-intervene-in-mont-gun-lawsuit

CHEYENNE — State officials in Wyoming and Utah plan to enter a lawsuit pending in Montana to argue the federal government lacks authority to regulate firearms that are made and sold in the same state.
The attorneys general of Wyoming and Utah say they plan to file a brief in the Montana case this week. It's possible other states may sign on as well.
The states involved have adopted "firearms freedom" laws that seek to exempt guns manufactured and sold in the same state from federal regulations.


In Montana, pro-gun groups sued the federal government last year over its contention that federal guns laws still apply despite the state law.
The U.S. Department of Justice argues Montana lacked authority to exempt guns from national gun control laws.

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[Gunner3456]

The states' right thing is really starting to take hold. I just hope the supreme court upholds the constitution.

If these guys win, and if the 17 states (so far) prevail on the same issue for health care (interstate commerce/states' rights/10th amendment) there will be more to follow.

The Feds have far overreached their constitutional authority for decades.

 

[terrylf72]

The last time there was a "BIG STINK" about states rights, there were 13 states involved and we all know what happened there. Civil War 1861

 

[Cougfan2]

The last time there was a "BIG STINK" about states rights, there were 13 states involved and we all know what happened there. Civil War 1861

Your point being?

 

[fingolfen]

The last time there was a "BIG STINK" about states rights, there were 13 states involved and we all know what happened there. Civil War 1861

... yeah, but there were a LOT more issues on the table apart from States' Rights... Compared to 1861, this is effectively a minor point of order.

 

[mudnducs]

The last time there was a "BIG STINK" about states rights, there were 13 states involved and we all know what happened there. Civil War 1861

Yes.

The stink has been smelling up the joint for a looooong time. Time to push the progressive agenda out into the open and confront it.

Let's leave a better America for our kids...an America devoted to the idea of the supremacy of the individual, the rule of law, and a man's right to private property.

 

[Phillyfan]

So, if Oregon followed suit, what manufacturers could we buy from without federal interaction? Kimber of Oregon?