Forty Seven States Prepare to Nullify Obama Gun Legislation. Chris discusses the overwhelming show of support for the Second Amendment that has arisen in the wake of Barack Obama's 23 executive orders aimed at diminishing the right to keep and bear arms. Now, some 47 states across the country have been preparing legislation to block new gun control laws, and in some cases to make it a crime for federal agents to try and enforce them. Why is the issue so important? If the right of self defense is taken away, will tyranny and inquisition follow?