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Montana Firearms Freedom Act became effective

Montana Firearms Freedom Act

a state statute that sought to exempt firearms manufactured in Montana from federal regulation under the interstate commerce and supremacy clauses of the United States Constitution

Declares that firearms manufactured in the state of Montana after October 1, 2009, and which remain in the state, are exempt from United States federal firearms regulations

  • These items are to be clearly stamped “Made in Montana” on a central metallic part.
  • It applies to all firearms other than fully automatic weapons
  • It also applies to ammunition (except exploding projectiles)
  • It also applies to accessories such as suppressors.
  • The law has no requirements for registration, background checks or dealer licensing

held invalid by Federal courts

 

Battle of Little Big Horn 1876

June 25, 1876 – June 26, 1876

  • Custer’s Last Stand
  •  in southeastern Montana Territory
  • Lt Colonel George Custer and the 7th Cavalry are wiped out by Sioux and Cheyenne Indians at the Battle of Little Big Horn
  • 31 officers, 586 soldiers, 33 Indian scouts and 20 civilian employees
  • June 26 = 262 were dead, 68 were wounded and six later died of their wounds
  • overwhelming victory for the Lakota, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho, who were led by Crazy Horse & others

Montana Firearms Freedom Act

Apr 15, 2009

Montana Firearms Freedom Act

a state statute that sought to exempt firearms manufactured in Montana from federal regulation under the interstate commerce and supremacy clauses of the United States Constitution

Declares that firearms manufactured in the state of Montana after October 1, 2009, and which remain in the state, are exempt from United States federal firearms regulations

  • These items are to be clearly stamped “Made in Montana” on a central metallic part.
  • It applies to all firearms other than fully automatic weapons
  • It also applies to ammunition (except exploding projectiles)
  • It also applies to accessories such as suppressors.
  • The law has no requirements for registration, background checks or dealer licensing

held invalid by Federal courts

 

Montana Firearms Freedom Act became effective

Montana Firearms Freedom Act

a state statute that sought to exempt firearms manufactured in Montana from federal regulation under the interstate commerce and supremacy clauses of the United States Constitution

Declares that firearms manufactured in the state of Montana after October 1, 2009, and which remain in the state, are exempt from United States federal firearms regulations

  • These items are to be clearly stamped “Made in Montana” on a central metallic part.
  • It applies to all firearms other than fully automatic weapons
  • It also applies to ammunition (except exploding projectiles)
  • It also applies to accessories such as suppressors.
  • The law has no requirements for registration, background checks or dealer licensing

held invalid by Federal courts

 

Battle of Little Big Horn 1876

June 25, 1876 – June 26, 1876

  • Custer’s Last Stand
  •  in southeastern Montana Territory
  • Lt Colonel George Custer and the 7th Cavalry are wiped out by Sioux and Cheyenne Indians at the Battle of Little Big Horn
  • 31 officers, 586 soldiers, 33 Indian scouts and 20 civilian employees
  • June 26 = 262 were dead, 68 were wounded and six later died of their wounds
  • overwhelming victory for the Lakota, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho, who were led by Crazy Horse & others

Montana Firearms Freedom Act

Apr 15, 2009

Montana Firearms Freedom Act

a state statute that sought to exempt firearms manufactured in Montana from federal regulation under the interstate commerce and supremacy clauses of the United States Constitution

Declares that firearms manufactured in the state of Montana after October 1, 2009, and which remain in the state, are exempt from United States federal firearms regulations

  • These items are to be clearly stamped “Made in Montana” on a central metallic part.
  • It applies to all firearms other than fully automatic weapons
  • It also applies to ammunition (except exploding projectiles)
  • It also applies to accessories such as suppressors.
  • The law has no requirements for registration, background checks or dealer licensing

held invalid by Federal courts

 

Sheep Week, virtual 2021

 founded in 1977
Bozeman, Montana

Sheep Week 2021 

virtual, hunter’s experience every mountain game enthusiast will want to participate in. This best-in-class digital event will have all the trimmings, including chances to win incredible hunts, adventures, gear, sporting art, and collectibles.

  • founded in 1977
  • by hunter-conservationists
  • concerned about the populations of wild sheep
  • membership of more than 8,500 worldwide
  • has raised and expended more than $135 million
    -wild sheep habitat and population enhancements, education, and conservation advocacy programs

bighorn sheep populations
in North America

  •  1950-60s = historic lows in the of 25,000
  • today = more than 85,000

sheepweek.vfairs.com/en

Montana Firearms Freedom Act became effective

Montana Firearms Freedom Act

a state statute that sought to exempt firearms manufactured in Montana from federal regulation under the interstate commerce and supremacy clauses of the United States Constitution

Declares that firearms manufactured in the state of Montana after October 1, 2009, and which remain in the state, are exempt from United States federal firearms regulations

  • These items are to be clearly stamped “Made in Montana” on a central metallic part.
  • It applies to all firearms other than fully automatic weapons
  • It also applies to ammunition (except exploding projectiles)
  • It also applies to accessories such as suppressors.
  • The law has no requirements for registration, background checks or dealer licensing

held invalid by Federal courts

 

Battle of Little Big Horn 1876

June 25, 1876 – June 26, 1876

  • Custer’s Last Stand
  •  in southeastern Montana Territory
  • Lt Colonel George Custer and the 7th Cavalry are wiped out by Sioux and Cheyenne Indians at the Battle of Little Big Horn
  • 31 officers, 586 soldiers, 33 Indian scouts and 20 civilian employees
  • June 26 = 262 were dead, 68 were wounded and six later died of their wounds
  • overwhelming victory for the Lakota, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho, who were led by Crazy Horse & others

Montana Firearms Freedom Act

Apr 15, 2009

Montana Firearms Freedom Act

a state statute that sought to exempt firearms manufactured in Montana from federal regulation under the interstate commerce and supremacy clauses of the United States Constitution

Declares that firearms manufactured in the state of Montana after October 1, 2009, and which remain in the state, are exempt from United States federal firearms regulations

  • These items are to be clearly stamped “Made in Montana” on a central metallic part.
  • It applies to all firearms other than fully automatic weapons
  • It also applies to ammunition (except exploding projectiles)
  • It also applies to accessories such as suppressors.
  • The law has no requirements for registration, background checks or dealer licensing

held invalid by Federal courts

 

Montana Firearms Freedom Act

Apr 15, 2009

Montana Firearms Freedom Act

a state statute that sought to exempt firearms manufactured in Montana from federal regulation under the interstate commerce and supremacy clauses of the United States Constitution

Declares that firearms manufactured in the state of Montana after October 1, 2009, and which remain in the state, are exempt from United States federal firearms regulations

  • These items are to be clearly stamped “Made in Montana” on a central metallic part.
  • It applies to all firearms other than fully automatic weapons
  • It also applies to ammunition (except exploding projectiles)
  • It also applies to accessories such as suppressors.
  • The law has no requirements for registration, background checks or dealer licensing

held invalid by Federal courts