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Council approves first reading to align weapons code with Wyoming law; one councilor votes no
Summary
Casper City Council on July 1 approved on first reading an amendment to the municipal weapons code to add an exception for concealed firearms as provided by recent state statutory changes; Councilor Sweeney voted against the measure.
Casper City Council approved on first reading July 1 an amendment to Section 9.44.0.02 (Weapons) of the Casper Municipal Code to align the municipal ordinance with recent changes in Wyoming state law. The vote passed with Councilor Sweeney voting nay and the remaining councilors voting aye.
Acting City Manager Jay Carter Napier and the city attorney said the change largely adds an exception for concealed firearms consistent with state statute. As the city attorney summarized, the amendment “will bring our city ordinance essentially in line with the recent changes to the Wyoming state statutes. It's essentially adding one line to make exception for concealed firearms as provided by state law.”
A member of the public spoke in favor of the amendment and thanked the city attorney and police staff for their work; that speaker said the council and security staff had spent time reviewing the matter. Councilor Sweeney explained she opposed the ordinance on principle but acknowledged the council must adopt it to keep the city in compliance with state law. “I'm not very excited about this... I probably will vote no on this, But, knowing full well that we need to do this and need to pass it so that we're in compliance, but, not willingly,” Sweeney said.
The item had been discussed in a work session prior to the meeting, according to council commentary. The ordinance passed first reading; it will return for additional readings as required by municipal procedure.
