JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Brian Munzlinger, R-Williamstown, today (1-16) filed a bill relating to federal laws on firearms, Senate Bill 150.

“My proposed legislation seeks to keep far-reaching regulations from violating the constitutional rights of all Missourians. Today's extreme grab of power was created under executive order and not heard publicly. We cannot let the total disregard for our constitutional rights continue," Sen. Munzlinger said. "Today the president used his power of Executive Order to erode the rights of everyone guaranteed under the Second Amendment, rather than do the hard work of passing legislation through the Congress, elected by each of you."

Senator Munzlinger’s proposal would make any federal law or executive order banning the possession of a semiautomatic firearm that is more restrictive than laws in place on Dec. 31, 2012, unenforceable. In addition, the measure would make it a crime for an officer, government agent or employee from enforcing a law or order declared unenforceable.

“While I do not dismiss the seriousness of the mass shootings that have taken place in our country, I also do not believe a total ban of firearms will keep this type of gun out of the hands of criminals,” Sen. Munzlinger said. "If we don't protect our Second Amendment, how do we protect the other Amendments if they should come under attack? Our constitutional amendments give us specific freedoms and that is what makes our country unique and great."

To see a complete list of legislation filed by Sen. Munzlinger this session, please visit www.senate.mo.gov/Munzlinger.