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WASHINGTON DC - A U.S. magistrate judge recommended the dismissal of a lawsuit by groups in support of Montana's "Firearms Freedom Act," which states federal gun laws do not apply to guns made in Montana.

The judge agreed with a brief filed by several anti-gun groups, arguing the law is unconstitutional.

"The gun lobby's so-called ‘Freedom Acts' would threaten public safety by circumventing lifesaving federal laws," said Paul Helmke, president of the Brady Center. "The magistrate's recommendation was correct that the lawsuit, and the act itself should be thrown out."

The pro-gun plaintiffs asked the court to declare they could make and sell firearms in Montana without complying with federal firearms law, but the judge disagreed.

A federal district court judge will now decide whether to accept the magistrate's recommendation to dismiss the case.

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