HB809 prohibits local governments from enacting or enforcing extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs), commonly known as red flag laws, and bars local governments from receiving state or federal funds related to the enforcement of ERPOs.
The Montana State Senate passed HB809 on April 14, 2025 by a vote of 29 to 19. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the fundamental right of the American people to keep and bear arms is protected by the U.S. Constitution, particularly in the 2nd, 9th, and 10th Amendments, and should not be infringed. Additionally, this bill utilizes Article VI of the U.S. Constitution to nullify unconstitutional federal acts related to guns.