Governor Mark Gordon vetoes Senate File 196, a bill aimed at enhancing the Second Amendment Protection Act by prohibiting law enforcement from enforcing federal gun laws in Wyoming. The controversial legislation, supported by several local law enforcement officers present during the announcement, also sought to introduce civil penalties for violations of state gun laws.
The veto has sparked reactions from both sides of the gun rights debate, as the proposed amendments were seen as a crucial step toward safeguarding second amendment rights in Wyoming. With the backyard of the bill firmly against the governor’s administration, local leaders and citizens are now left questioning the implications of this decision on future gun legislation in the state.
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