Montana lawmakers hear bill to block federal firearms bans By IRIS SAMUELSFebruary 2, 2021 GMT FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2020, file photo, Republican representatives gather votes during the house republican caucus meeting at the Montana State Capitol in Helena, Mont. Montana lawmakers on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, considered a measure that would prohibit local law enforcement agencies from enforcing federal bans on firearms and ammunition. (Thom Bridge/Independent Record via AP, File) FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2020, file photo, Republican representatives gather votes during the house republican caucus meeting at the Montana State Capitol in Helena, Mont. Montana lawmakers on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, considered a measure that would prohibit local law enforcement agencies from enforcing federal bans on firearms and ammunition. (Thom Bridge/Independent Record via AP, File)