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Kelly drafting bill allowing restricted firearms

Story last updated at 3/6/2009 - 8:43 am

The Associated Press

FAIRBANKS – State Rep. Mike Kelly says he’s drafting a bill that would allow firearms restricted under federal law to be built and used in Alaska.

The Fairbanks Republican says the Alaska Firearms Freedom Act is inspired by a similar bill that passed the Montana House of Representatives. It allows someone to own firearms or components restricted by the federal government, as long as they are built and kept entirely in the state.

Kelly made the announcement while addressing about 400 members of the Second Amendment Task Force, a gun rights group that has urged gun owners to openly display their weapons.

Kelly told the group he resents infringements on gun rights, such as having to go through a metal detector at a courthouse.