Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that exempts the state from federal firearm laws.

Highlights:

• Prohibits the use of public resources to confiscate firearms (Sec. 1).

• Requires firearms manufactured in the state to have a clearly stamped central metal part of the firearm labeled “Made in Wisconsin” or an abbreviated version if the space does not permit or for other good reason (Sec. 2).

• Classifies federal restrictions on firearms as unconstitutional (Sec. 3).

• Prohibits subjecting a firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition that is owned or manufactured in the state to federal law or federal regulation under the authority of Congress to regulate interstate commerce and is not considered to have travelled in interstate commerce (Sec. 3).

• Specifies that incorporation in a firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition of a component part that has been imported into Wisconsin does not subject it to federal regulation laws (Sec. 3).

• Prohibits any person from knowingly enforcing or attempting to enforce a federal law that does any of the following (Sec. 3):

• Bans or restricts ownership or possession of semi-automatic firearms, assault weapons, or magazines;

• Requires registration of firearms, magazines, or other firearm accessories;

• Regulates the capacity of magazines;

• Regulate the quantity of ammunition or bullets an individual may possess; or

• Prohibits types of ammunition or bullets.

• Authorizes a federal law to be enforced if it is identical to a state law or if the federal law bans, restricts ownership or possession of, regulates, or confiscates any of the following (Sec. 3):

• A firearm that cannot be carried and used by one individual;

• Ammunition that has a projectile and explodes using chemical energy after the projectile leaves the firearm; and

• A firearm, other than a shotgun that is not fully automatic, that discharges 2 or more projectiles with one activation of the trigger or other firing device.

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