Oil CIty News: Firearm rights restoration may soon be possible for nonviolent offenders
CASPER, Wyo. — When someone’s firearm rights are restored in another state, do those rights cross the border into Wyoming, or stop at the state line? At what age should an individual be allowed to obtain a concealed carry permit?
Those questions moved closer to answers this week as House Bill 0039 and House Bill 0096 cleared the Wyoming Senate Committee of the Whole with a “do pass” recommendation. Lawmakers also advanced House Bill 0098, a measure addressing Wyoming’s prohibition on red flag gun seizures by adding criminal penalties for violations.
According to Sen. Eric Barlow, R-Gillette, HB 0039, “Firearms rights–restoration amendments,” would clarify that Wyoming recognizes firearm rights restorations granted by other states — a recognition that, according to lawmakers, was unintentionally interrupted last year.
