Kentucky gun law would nullify federal laws
I'm seeing this on several sources, but not the big ones (like AP and such).
When you read this, contemplate the precedent that states can nullify federal laws and see where that leads you.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/ky...5ec0334d&ei=51KY Bill Nullifying Federal Gun Laws Heads to Governor’s Desk
A bill to make it more difficult for local police to enforce federal gun laws and in some cases criminally penalize them, now heads to Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's desk.
Kentucky lawmakers have secured enough votes to override a veto of House Bill 153, which bans state and local law enforcement and other public officials from enforcing federal firearms regulations enacted after Jan. 1, 2021.
Cathy Hobart, a volunteer for Kentucky Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, said she is concerned the measure could hamper efforts to protect communities from rising levels of gun violence.
"What we know is that the more guns that are in circulation, the more likely they are to be stolen, the more likely they are to get into the hands of people that have no business having those guns like children and criminals," Hobart pointed out.
According to Mental Health America, 85% of suicide attempts with a firearm result in death. More than 800 Kentuckians died by suicide in 2020, and 65% involved a firearm.
Kentuckians in crisis can call 988 24 hours a day, seven days a week to speak with suicide prevention and mental health counselors.
Hobart added it is not up to states to decide which federal laws they are going to enforce. She also pointed out the legislation's vague wording could create confusion among police officers.
"It makes it difficult for law enforcement to know which laws to enforce," Hobart contended. "That will lead to confusion, we think it will lead to more gun crime in the long run."
Supporters of the bill argue the federal government, not the state of Kentucky, is responsible for enforcing its own gun laws. Last week President Biden signed an executive order strengthening background check requirements for firearms dealers.
Here is what another sources says:
https://www.whas11.com/article/news/...a-3dd26c6f0c48Kentucky Senate passes bill to make commonwealth 'Second Amendment Sanctuary State'
The bill would nullify the enforcement of any federal firearm ban. This is the second attempt at passing such legislation for Kentucky lawmakers.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A bill that would make Kentucky a “Second Amendment Sanctuary State” has passed the Senate.
The bill would nullify the enforcement of any federal firearm ban.
This is the second attempt at passing such legislation for Kentucky lawmakers.
Wednesday, some brought up concerns that the bill would limit law enforcement’s ability to do their jobs.
“What this would mean, if there is an FBI agent, a DEA agent, and they’re going after a bad guy and they have charges based on a Federal Firearms ban. [Police] will not be able to go assist that federal agent,” Republican Sen. Danny Carroll said.
However, supporters said the bill is necessary to prevent overreach by the federal government.
“Right now, we have a President in the Oval Office who is executive order happy. And he just recently issued another executive order to enforce more strict gun laws,” Republican Sen. Lindsey Tichenor said.
President Joe Biden recently signed an executive order on gun control in an attempt to stiffen background checks to buy guns, promote more secure firearm storage and ensure law enforcement agencies get more out of the bipartisan gun law enacted in 2022.
The bill now heads to Gov. Andy Beshear’s desk.
An identical bill was passed in Missouri; however, a court recently struck that bill down and called it unconstitutional.
Missouri’s Attorney General Andrew Bailey said he is planning an appeal of that ruling.
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