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Cheyenne council narrows city firearms rules to conform with state law; amendment on records fails
Summary
The Cheyenne City Council adopted a substitute ordinance to revise Chapter 9.24 (weapons) to conform city code with Wyoming preemption and state concealed-carry changes; an amendment to restore a record-keeping provision failed and the substitute passed on second reading with one councilmember voting no.
The Cheyenne City Council on second reading approved an amended ordinance rewriting Chapter 9.24 of the municipal code to align city weapons rules with Wyoming law and avoid duplication with federal rules.
The substitute ordinance, introduced by Councilmember Moody and seconded by Doctor Aldridge, removes provisions the council said conflicted with state preemption and clarifies the municipal code after recent legislative changes, including references to House Bill 172. Supporters said the changes…
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