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Now, if they wanted to go back -- and Louisiana can do this -- they (could) put me and my family under slavery.

Louisiana state Rep. Roy Burrell, warning that passage of a bill seeking to block any possible federal gun control legislation could set a precedent allowing the state to ignore any federal law.

Louisiana state Rep. Roy Burrell, warning that passage of a bill seeking to block any possible federal gun control legislation could set a precedent allowing the state to ignore any federal law.

Brian Peteritas is a GOVERNING contributor.