The "Protect Firearms Rights Act" is a newly proposed legislation in Wyoming that aims to prohibit the implementation or enforcement of extreme risk protection orders, which are designed to prevent individuals deemed dangerous from accessing firearms or ammunition. The bill defines an extreme risk protection order and clarifies that it does not include orders of protection or involuntary hospitalization orders. Additionally, the act preempts any local laws or regulations that may conflict with its provisions, ensuring that no local authority can enforce such orders.
Furthermore, the bill explicitly prohibits the state of Wyoming and its political subdivisions from utilizing any personnel or funds to implement or enforce extreme risk protection orders against residents. This legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2024.