Senate Bill 5745,
sponsored by Senator Marko Liias (D-21), would expand Washington’s
existing Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPO) to allow Second Amendment
rights to be suspended for individuals alleged to make certain threats
by third party accusers with little, if any, real evidence and limited
“due process” for the respondent.
Hearings for the orders would be ex parte, where the respondent would not be present to challenge the
accuser and defend against allegations made against them. The issuance
of an order would immediately prohibit the respondent from exercising
their Second Amendment rights. The Right to Keep and Bear Arms should
not be treated as a second-class right and should only be restricted
consistent with the constitutional requirements of due process.
Senate Bill 5434,
sponsored by Senator Claire Wilson (D-30), would increase the areas
where law-abiding citizens are prohibited from possessing firearms,
including holders of a Concealed Pistol License (CPL) carrying a handgun
for self-defense. It would turn child care facilities, libraries,
public parks, and recreational facilities into “gun-free zones” where
law-abiding citizens would be unable to defend themselves and their
loved ones against criminals who simply ignore such arbitrary
boundaries. In addition, child care facilities would be required to
post a “Gun-Free Zone” sign.
Please contact committee members and urge them to OPPOSE Senate Bills 5745 and 5434
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