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Gun Control & RKBA

razorman

(1,644 posts)

8. Not always. I am not sure how this law will work out, but one thing

Reply to sinkingfeeling (Reply #2)

Thu Jan 10, 2013, 06:43 PM

Jan 2013

states can do is refuse to help the feds enforce gun laws. They could deny them personnel, traffic control, use of detention facilities, or other help that is traditionally provided by one law enforcement agency to another. This could turn into a real pissing contest. It could also have far-reaching ramifications concerning other issues.

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WYOMING: State Legislator Files Bill to Block Feds on Gun Control [View all] GreenStormCloud Jan 2013 OP

I predict several more states will pass legislation like this. ... spin Jan 2013 #1

re: "I predict several more states will pass legislation like this." discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2013 #6

Article VI, Sec. 2 (United States Constitution): lastlib Jan 2013 #10

regarding... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2013 #11

Another group who have never read nor will ever understand the Constitution. Feds sinkingfeeling Jan 2013 #2

but states don't have to enforce federal laws gejohnston Jan 2013 #3

Ever read... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2013 #4

Another poster who hasn't fully read or fully understands the Constitution. GreenStormCloud Jan 2013 #7

Not always. I am not sure how this law will work out, but one thing razorman Jan 2013 #8

not surprised Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2013 #5

In 1854, the Wisconsin Supreme Court became the only state high court to declare the Fugitive Slave jody Jan 2013 #9