Cheyenne panel backs ordinance to align city firearms rules with state law

The Cheyenne Public Services Committee on Thursday voted unanimously to recommend approval on third and final reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 9.24 (Weapons) of Title 9 of the Cheyenne Municipal Code to better conform the city's firearms rules to Wyoming state statute and avoid duplication with federal law. The committee meeting was chaired by Chairman Seagrave.

The measure, presented by Councilmember Mark Moody (Ward 3), was advanced after Moody said the substitute language had been incorporated and he asked the committee to pass the ordinance on third reading. "Pretty much same as before, except we did the substitute, or only support. I just asked to pass on third reading," Moody said. Public comment was invited and none was offered.

The committee called for a motion; the motion to approve on third and final reading was moved by Doctor Aldridge and seconded by Councilman Waddell. The committee recorded a unanimous aye vote and recommended the ordinance for Monday night city council consideration.

No substantive discussion of ordinance text, enforcement changes, penalties, or specific code sections took place during the public session. Committee members did not ask for further staff analysis or legal opinion at the meeting. The ordinance summary presented to the committee described the changes as relating to "sale, transport, discharge, possession, and regulation of firearms" and as intended to align local code with state statute and avoid duplicating federal requirements.

The recommendation from the Public Services Committee will go to the full City Council for consideration at the next council meeting.