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OKLAHOMA CITY (February 22, 2010) Legislation declaring that firearms made and kept in Oklahoma are not subject to regulation by the federal government was recently passed out of a House committee.
House Bill 2994, by state Rep. John Enns, creates the Firearms Freedom Act. The legislation references the Second, Ninth and 10th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution and declares firearms, accessories and ammunition made and sold in Oklahoma free from federal regulations.
The Constitution allows the federal government to regulate interstate commerce, but firearms and their accessories manufactured and used within the state should not be subject to federal regulations, Enns, R-Pawhuska, said. This legislation helps to promote gun rights in Oklahoma and I am proud to see it on its way to the House floor.
Enns said the legislation does not apply to all firearms, accessories and ammunition.
Large firearms that cannot be carried and used by one person are not exempt under my legislation, Enns said. The bill also excludes guns that have a bore diameter greater than one and one-half inch using smokeless powder as a propellant and ammunition with a projectile that explodes.
Guns must also be clearly marked Made in Oklahoma, Enns said.
This last provision ensures easy enforcement, Enns said. If the gun is not clearly marked as Made in Oklahoma, it will be difficult and time-consuming for law enforcement officials to determine whether or not it fits the laws criteria.
OKLAHOMA CITY (February 22, 2010) Legislation declaring that firearms made and kept in Oklahoma are not subject to regulation by the federal government was recently passed out of a House committee.
House Bill 2994, by state Rep. John Enns, creates the Firearms Freedom Act. The legislation references the Second, Ninth and 10th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution and declares firearms, accessories and ammunition made and sold in Oklahoma free from federal regulations.
The Constitution allows the federal government to regulate interstate commerce, but firearms and their accessories manufactured and used within the state should not be subject to federal regulations, Enns, R-Pawhuska, said. This legislation helps to promote gun rights in Oklahoma and I am proud to see it on its way to the House floor.
Enns said the legislation does not apply to all firearms, accessories and ammunition.
Large firearms that cannot be carried and used by one person are not exempt under my legislation, Enns said. The bill also excludes guns that have a bore diameter greater than one and one-half inch using smokeless powder as a propellant and ammunition with a projectile that explodes.
Guns must also be clearly marked Made in Oklahoma, Enns said.
This last provision ensures easy enforcement, Enns said. If the gun is not clearly marked as Made in Oklahoma, it will be difficult and time-consuming for law enforcement officials to determine whether or not it fits the laws criteria.