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Montana Firearms Freedom Act

Montana · Trade and Commerce · §§ 30-20-101 to 30-20-106 · 6 sections

Overview

The act concerns firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition manufactured within the borders of the enacting state. It declares that such items, by virtue of their in-state manufacture, fall outside federal power to regulate interstate commerce, resting that declaration on a stated constitutional basis and on definitions establishing which items and activities are covered. It also sets out limits on the reach of that exemption and requires that qualifying firearms be clearly stamped to identify them as state-made.

Editorial summary generated from the text of this act. It is not part of the statute — read the sections below for the operative language.

In the courts

Sections of this act have been cited in 1 court decision.

Most-cited authority: 727 F.3d 975 - Montana Shooting Sports Ass'n v. Holder

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Tennessee, Wyoming

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