Alaska-Land of the Free!

[Zimobog]

Folks, I just want to take a second to tip my hat to House Speaker Chenault, the co-sponsors of Bill 69, and to my own Rep. Keller who also co-sponsored the Bill.
From the State website:

BILL: HB 69 SHORT TITLE: EXEMPT FIREARMS FROM FEDERAL REGULATION
BILL VERSION:
CURRENT STATUS: (H) JUD STATUS DATE: 01/16/13
SPONSOR(S): REPRESENTATIVE(S) CHENAULT, Millett, Johnson, T.Wilson, Hawker, Olson, Feige, P.Wilson, Thompson, Keller, Gattis, Lynn, Saddler, Hughes

TITLE: "An Act exempting certain firearms and firearm accessories in this state from federal regulation; providing criminal penalties for federal officials who enforce or attempt to enforce a federal law, regulation, rule, or order regulating certain firearms and firearm accessories in this state; and providing for an effective date."
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This bill when enacted will enable local law enforcement to arrest federal agents attempting to enforce new gun control laws.

[Zimobog]

Also from the State House website:
AK Firearms Exempt From Federal Regulation
Signed Into Law!

Chapter 23 SLA 10
Sponsored by Rep. Mike Kelly
Co-Sponsors: Rep. Wilson, Rep. Lynn, Rep. Gatto, Rep. Ramras, Rep. Austerman, Rep. Stoltze, Rep. Hawker, Rep. Dahlstrom, Rep. Johnson, Rep. Millett, Rep. Neuman, Rep. Harris, Rep. Wilson, Sen. Dyson, Sen. Wagoner, Rep. Thomas, Sen. Bunde, Sen. Ellis, Sen. McGuire, Sen. Meyer, Sen. Wielechowski, Sen. Menard, Sen. Huggins, Sen. Stevens



Rep. Mike Kelly (R-7):


“An Act declaring that certain firearms and accessories are exempt from federal regulation.”

The United States Constitution gives Congress the authority to regulate Interstate Commerce between the states and 18 USC 922 makes it unlawful for any person not licensed as a manufacturer or dealer in firearms to engage in the business of manufacturing or dealing in firearms. Collectively, the Interstate Commerce Clause and 18 USC 922 are used by the federal goverenment as a means to regulate firearms.

The Alaska Firearms Freedom Act addresses this by exempting firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition manufactured and retained in the state from all federal firearm control laws including registration, as firearms that meet these criteria shouldn't be regulated by the federal government because they have not traveled in interstate commerce. Firearms exempt from this Act must have the words "Made in Alaska" clearly stamped on a central metallic part such as the receiver or frame. CSHB 186(FIN) also requires the Attorney General of Alaska to defend a citizen of this State who is prosecuted by the federal government under their authority to regulate interstate commerce for violating federal law regarding the manufacture, sale, transfer, or possession of a firearm, firearm accessorty, or ammunition manufactured and retained in this state.

This bill frees certain firearms from federal regulation as long as certain conditions are met. It frees the state of Alaska from restrictive federal firearm regulation and allows the state to take responsible firearm regulation into her own hands. The federal government has historically used the Interstate Commerce Clause to regulate firearms and has consistently pursued legislation that imposes its will on states. Outdoorsmen, hunters, and Alaskans defending their families and property will benefit from this passage of CSHB 186(FIN).

[lxskllr]

Must be nice. Here in MD, we have dickhead O'Malley, and this is his proposal...

As reported by The Post’s John Wagner and Aaron C. Davis, Mr. O’Malley plans to propose banning assault rifles; reducing the legal capacity of gun magazines to 10 rounds from the current 20; toughening safety features at public schools; and limiting the ability of mentally ill people with violent tendencies to acquire firearms.

The centerpiece of his program is legislation that would require anyone who wishes to buy a firearm — excepting hunting rifles and shotguns, which sportsmen tend to use — to submit to fingerprinting by the state police in order to secure a gun owner’s license. No such licensing regimen exists currently in Maryland, although gun buyers have to undergo background checks and, if they are to obtain a permit to carry a weapon, a seven-day waiting period. That’s already more than most states demand.

His band sucks too. I've had the misfortune of hearing them a few times.

[Zimobog]

Ah, Maryland. My mom lives in Westover. Too bad.

[Bigblue1]

I've actually contemplated moving to Alaska. This may be the time......

[Crow]

This bill when enacted will enable local law enforcement to arrest federal agents attempting to enforce new gun control laws.

Yeah.......... That's not going to happen.

[Zimobog]

Crow, thats exactly what people said about legal weed in Oregon.

Your state has made legal something that is federally illegal. I'm not familiar with Oregon stare law, but has legalization come with a promise by your state to defend your right to possess bud from federal enforcement?

Has Oregon made it law, as has Alaska, that your public defender shall be the State Attorney if the federals wrongly arrest you for doing that which is perfectly legal in Oregon?

I may not know where local law enforcement stands, but at least I know where my state government does.

[Crow]

Crow, thats exactly what people said about legal weed in Oregon.

Your state has made legal something that is federally illegal. I'm not familiar with Oregon stare law, but has legalization come with a promise by your state to defend your right to possess bud from federal enforcement?

Has Oregon made it law, as has Alaska, that your public defender shall be the State Attorney if the federals wrongly arrest you for doing that which is perfectly legal in Oregon?

I may not know where local law enforcement stands, but at least I know where my state government does.

We're not talking about pot, we're talking about local law enforcement arresting a federal agent.

........ and cannabis is not legal (recreationally) in Oregon. You're thinking of my state, Washington.

[Zimobog]

Thank you for the correction. My mistake.

So does your state arrest feds that arrest people who are doing something legal or provide legal defense against federal prosecution? Or are law abiding Washingtonians at liability under federal law without protection from the state?

[Crow]

Thank you for the correction. My mistake.

So does your state arrest feds that arrest people who are doing something legal or provide legal defense against federal prosecution? Or are law abiding Washingtonians at liability under federal law without protection from the state?

My State and the Federal government (under the Obama administration) are not at odds with each other.

The only part that is uncertain, and is still being discussed with the administration, is whether we'll be allowed to set up a legal marketplace for cannabis.

In any case, possession of 1 ounce (dried flowers), 1 pound (solid form), and 72 ounces (liquid form) is legal for adults 21 and over.

[Zimobog]

I think its awesome Washington is doing that. Just to be clear, I wasn't trying to say Alaska is better or something. I was just proud of our local reps and their resolve to abandon all hope in federal justice and preserve liberty. Will they actual carry out the threat to arrest federals? I too, remain skeptical.

[Crow]

I think its awesome Washington is doing that. Just to be clear, I wasn't trying to say Alaska is better or something. I was just proud of our local reps and their resolve to abandon all hope in federal justice and preserve liberty. Will they actual carry out the threat to arrest federals? I too, remain skeptical.

No worries

If it's an issue that you hold dear, then you should absolutely be proud of the accomplishment. I'm not trying to ruin your parade or anything! Congrats!

[Zimobog]

No harm done, Crow. Btw, Alaska also has an interesting history with cannibis. I'd be glad to preach in that a bit, too, if you're interested in how decriminalization worked here.

[Bigblue1]

We're not talking about pot, we're talking about local law enforcement arresting a federal agent.

........ and cannabis is not legal (recreationally) in Oregon. You're thinking of my state, Washington.

Well, If I'm not wrong the constitution supports states rights.... And the FF's never envisioned a gov that would federally persecute a state for doing something the people of that state condoned. You'll see buddy it won't be long before the federal government crashes your party as well.....

[BadAxe]

Crow, thats exactly what people said about legal weed in Oregon.

Your state has made legal something that is federally illegal. I'm not familiar with Oregon stare law, but has legalization come with a promise by your state to defend your right to possess bud from federal enforcement?

Has Oregon made it law, as has Alaska, that your public defender shall be the State Attorney if the federals wrongly arrest you for doing that which is perfectly legal in Oregon?

I may not know where local law enforcement stands, but at least I know where my state government does.

Even with legal weed, look at what the feds to do people in thoise states. Many people that live in medicinal legal states, and do everything by the books according to their state laws, have been raided by the feds (WHo continue to state they will not recognize any state law that says its legal.) and have had their lives ruined. So I am not sure Alaska passing that bill will matter at all to the feds.