Governor criticizes, but signs, gun bill

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By The Associated Press

Story Published: Mar 11, 2010 at 9:33 PM MST

Story Updated: Mar 11, 2010 at 9:33 PM MST

CHEYENNE, WYOMING - Gov. Dave Freudenthal has signed into law a bill that seeks to exempt guns made in Wyoming and used exclusively in the state from federal regulations.

Supporters have dubbed the law the "Wyoming Firearms Freedom Act." Although Freudenthal signed it, he expressed concerns that it could leave Wyoming firearms dealers caught between the contradictory demands of state and federal law.

Montana and Tennessee have already passed similar laws and the federal government has informed gun dealers in those states that they still have to follow federal regulations.

Lyman Republican Rep. Allen Jaggi was the main sponsor of the Wyoming bill. He says he sees no reason for the federal government to try to get involved in regulating guns made and sold in Wyoming.

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