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CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature will consider a bill that would bar the implementation of firearm buyback programs in the state.

The proposed legislation says that firearm buyback programs attempt to “reduce the number of firearms, firearm accessories or ammunition owned by members of the public through the purchase of privately owned firearms, firearm accessories or ammunition.”

“No city, town, county, political subdivision, state agency or entity or any other governmental entity shall operate a firearm buyback program or participate in the implementation, administration or operation of a firearm buyback program,” the propsed bill states.

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Sponsors for the bill include:

Representatives: Lindholm, Blackburn, Blake, Clem, Greear, Loucks, MacGuire and Olsen

Senators: Coe, Driskill, Landen, Pappas and Schuler

The legislature’s 2020 Budget Session will commence on Feb. 10.