Wyoming Firearms Freedom Act
Wyoming · Crimes and Offenses · §§ 6-8-401 to 6-8-406 · 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: 121 F.4th 96 - Rocky Mountain Gun Owners v. Polis
Sections covered
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 6-8-401Firearm, weapon and ammunition regulation and prohibition by state
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 6-8-402Short title; applicability
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 6-8-403Definitions
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 6-8-404Regulation by state of firearms, firearms accessories, ammunition and antique firearms manufactured in Wyoming; exceptions1 cite
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 6-8-405Offenses and penalties; defense of Wyoming citizens
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 6-8-406Legislative findings and declaration of authority
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