“Shove It” Says 1 Governor to D.C. on Federal Gun Laws

The ability for states to resist existing federal laws isn’t always as easy as you might believe.

That’s why it’s always a big deal when you see state legislators working to stand up against tough gun laws.

Tennessee Governor Bill Haslan only recently signed a bill that “prohibits the use of any public funds, personnel, or property to enforce any federal law or regulation that regulates the ownership, use, or possession of firearms, ammunition, or firearms accessories.” –

Breitbart News reports:

According to the Tenth Amendment Center, the measure was “originally introduced in the House as HB1341 by Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver.” At that time, Weaver said, “I’m from the cut that there is no need for Washington D.C. to be the end all and be all with regards to the regulatory world. We should respect our 10th Amendment and shift the power back to the states and that’s what House Bill 1341 does.”
What was true for HB 1341 is also true for SB 1110.
This law comes on the heels of another blow to federal gun control signed by Indiana Governor Mike Pence (R) last week. On April 29, Pence signed Senate Bill 433—a bill that “repeals the prohibition against manufacturing, importing, selling, or possessing a sawed-off shotgun.”
SB 433 addresses the ban on short barreled, modified shotguns and will also present a challenge to the federal government’s “title II firearm” policy requiring registration fees and transfer records each time the firearm changes hands.”

Bill Haslan is obviously tired of Washington politics.

This is an example of fine leadership and principled action towards defending our rights.

Haslan and other Governors who work to protect the second amendment should be acknowledged for their contributions.

Kudos to him to standing up to big government politics.