Bill would put Utah gun laws above federal rules

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"We have an elected official who represents constituents introducing this bill and there is widespread support for it," Aposhian said. "It shows our understanding and commitment to the right to bear arms."

Legislative attorneys wrote in their analysis that the prospect of federal agents being arrested for attempting to enforce federal laws was "chilling" and that a court would find a "high probability" the proposal violates the supremacy and commerce clauses.

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