Olympia -- Three more gun restrictions in the works

 Please oppose these three gun ban bills.

“GHOST GUNS” BAN – House Bill 1705 further restricts the centuries-old practice of manufacturing firearms for personal use and self-defense by imposing requirements that far exceed those in federal law.  

The bill seeks to prohibit private individuals from possessing certain unregulated components commonly used by Americans to make their own firearms for self-defense, sport and hobby, and from possessing currently legal firearms that don’t have serial numbers. 

This bill would make lawfully built firearms retroactively illegal if built after 2019. 

BAN FIREARMS FROM ELECTION-RELATED PLACES, SCHOOL BOARD AND MUNICIPAL MEETINGS – House Bill 1630 prohibits any firearm at school board meetings, including Concealed Pistol License holders, and bans the open carry of firearms at municipal meetings. This bill would also prohibit open-carry at election-related places, and prohibit CPL holders from ballot-counting centers.

EXPAND RED FLAG LAWS - House Bill 1901 would allow petitioners for civil protection orders to assert that another has “coercive control” over them, leading to an unconstitutional revocation of firearm rights without due process of law.  

This bill creates situations where otherwise lawful activities, such as carrying a firearm, can be cause for bad actors to falsely assert malicious intent and call for one’s Second Amendment rights to be revoked.  

Further, this measure permits the release of private and protected personal information contained in concealed pistol license applications, to authorized persons and would create an environment that is ripe for abuse.

Click to email the Senate Rules Committee.  You will find pre-written emails or you can compose your own.

Ten round limit legislation one vote away from passage

Oppose the 10 round limit.  Oppose Senate Bill 5078.  Be sure to register your opposition again.  This is it. 

Late last week, Magazine Ban legislation, Senate Bill 5078, was passed out of the House Committee on Civil Rights and Judiciary on a party-line 11 D versus 6 R vote.  Anti-gun legislators are pulling out all the stops to get this measure passed as soon as possible; it now heads to the Rules Committee and it could receive a final vote on the House Floor as early as Wednesday, February 23. 

Senate Bill 5078, bans the manufacture, sale, transfer, importation, etc., of magazines that “are capable of holding,” or hold more than, 10 rounds of ammunition.  This includes conversion kits or parts from which any such magazine may be assembled.  

These so-called “high capacity” magazines are, in fact, standard equipment for commonly-owned firearms that many Americans constitutionally and effectively use for an entire range of lawful purposes, such as self-defense or competition.  For example, the Glock 19 was the most commonly purchased firearm of 2021 and has a standard-issue magazine that holds 15 rounds of ammunition. 

Any violation of this measure would be a gross misdemeanor, punishable by a maximum of 364 days in jail and/or a fine of up to $5,000.

A ban on possession the magazine your firearm came with is a clear violation of the state's Constitutional right to "bear arms in defense of self and state," let alone the US 2nd Amendment.

Oppose the 10 round limit.  Oppose Senate Bill 5078.

Olympia moves ahead with two gun restrictions

On Monday, February 21, the Washington Senate Law and Justice Committee is scheduled to consider two major anti-gun measures.  Please contact committee members and ask them to oppose the below gun control measures.

Strive for freedom.  Use the NRA link to take action.

1.  “Ghost Guns” ban  - HB 1705 further restricts the centuries-old practice of manufacturing firearms for personal use and self-defense by imposing requirements that far exceed those in federal law.  It seeks to prohibit private individuals from possessing certain unregulated components commonly used by hobbyists to make their own firearms, as well as possessing currently legal firearms that don’t have serial numbers.

2.  Ban firearms from election-related places, school board and municipal meetings -  HB 1630 prohibits any firearm at school board meetings off-campus or at municipal meetings, including CPL holders. This bill would also prohibit open-carry at election-related places, and prohibit CPL holders from ballot-counting centers.

Please contact members of the Senate Law and Justice Committee and ask them to Oppose House Bill 1705 and House Bill 1630.

“Ghost Guns” Ban

HB 1705 adds restrictions to the centuries-old practice of manufacturing firearms for personal use ​and self-defense by imposing requirements that far exceed those in federal law.  It seeks to prohibit private individuals from possessing certain unregulated components commonly used by hobbyists to make their own firearms, as well as possessing currently legal firearms that may not have serial numbers -- many older .22 rimfire rifles also fall into this category.

The bill has passed the House and is in Law and Justice Committee in the Senate.  Let's make the bill die in committee.

The NRA furnished a link to make writing your opinion to the Senate committee members straightforward and easy. 

Click here to use the link. 

The innocent public should not be trampled on.  If the legislature really cared about public safety they would make criminals pay for their crimes rather than setting them free.

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Magazine ban legislation moving ahead --- so lets stop it.

On Wednesday, February 16, the House Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee is scheduled to consider an amended version of extreme magazine ban legislation, Senate Bill 5078.  The measure only passed out of the Senate late last week and has already been referred and scheduled for a committee hearing. 

Senate Bill 5078 bans the manufacture, possession, sale, transfer, importation, etc., of magazines that “are capable of holding,” or hold more than, 10 rounds of ammunition.  This includes conversion kits or parts from which any such magazine may be assembled.  These so-called “high capacity” magazines are, in fact, standard equipment for commonly-owned firearms that many Americans constitutionally and effectively use for an entire range of lawful purposes, such as self-defense or competition.  For example, the Glock 19 was the most commonly purchased firearm of 2021 and has a standard-issue magazine that holds 15 rounds of ammunition.  

Any violation of this measure is a gross misdemeanor, punishable by a maximum of 364 days in jail and/or a fine of up to $5,000.

Please record your opposition for the record.  This does not require testimony.

• Go to: CSI (wa.gov)
• Select - Committee: Civil Rights & Judiciary and Meetings: 2/16/22 at 10:00AM
• Select Agenda Item: ESSB 5078 Large capacity magazines
• Select Type of Testimony: "I would like my position noted for the legislative record"
• Select: "CON"

Please contact members of the House Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee and ask them to OPPOSE Senate Bill 5078.  Remind the representatives that We the People have the right to be armed in defense of self  under the Washington State Constitution, therefore HB 5078 would illegally make many common self-defense weapons illegal.

1. Rep. Drew Hansen https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/memberEmail/23/2
2. Rep. Tarra Simmons https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/memberEmail/23/1
   
3. Rep. Jim Walsh https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/memberEmail/19/1
4. Rep. Greg Gilday https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/memberEmail/10/1
   
5. Rep. Jenny Graham https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/memberEmail/6/2
6. Rep. Peter Abbarno https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/memberEmail/20/1
7. Rep. Lauren Davis https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/memberEmail/32/2
8. Rep. Debra Entenman https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/memberEmail/47/1
9. Rep. Roger Goodman https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/memberEmail/45/1
10. Rep. Steve Kirby https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/memberEmail/29/2
    
11. Rep. Brad Klippert https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/memberEmail/8/1
12. Rep. Tina Orwall https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/memberEmail/33/1
    
13. Rep. Strom Peterson https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/memberEmail/21/1
14. Rep. My-Linh Thai https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/memberEmail/41/2
    
15. Rep. Javier Valdez https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/memberEmail/46/2
16. Rep. Amy Walen https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/memberEmail/48/2
    
17. Rep. Alex Ybarra https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/memberEmail/13/2
    

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"The right of the individual citizen to bear arms in defense of himself, or the state, shall not be impaired [to defend the state includes bearing arms outside private home at all times], but nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing individuals or corporations to organize, maintain or employ an armed body of men [no personal army is implied].  -- Washington State Constitution, Article 1, Section 24, Right to Bear Arms.

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Washington Legislature: 10 Round Magazine Ban Legislation Passed the Senate

Last night, the Washington Senate passed an amended version of extreme magazine ban legislation limiting ammunition magazines to 10 rounds, Senate Bill 5078, by a 28 to 20 vote.  The measure will now be sent to the House of Representatives where it will be referred to a committee for further consideration. Contact your Representative in opposition to this measure.

Senate Bill 5078, bans the manufacture, possession, sale, transfer, importation, etc., of magazines that “are capable of holding,” or hold more than, 10 rounds of ammunition.  This includes conversion kits or parts from which any such magazine may be assembled.  These so-called “high capacity” magazines are, in fact, standard equipment for commonly-owned firearms that many Americans constitutionally and effectively use for an entire range of lawful purposes, such as self-defense or competition.  For example, the Glock 19 was the most commonly purchased firearm of 2021 and has a standard-issue magazine that holds 15 rounds of ammunition. Those who own non-compliant magazines prior to the ban are only allowed to possess them on their own property and in other limited instances, such as at licensed shooting ranges or while hunting.  Prohibited magazines have to be transported unloaded and locked separately from firearms, and must be stored locked at home, making them unavailable for self-defense.  Any violation of this measure is a gross misdemeanor, punishable by a maximum of 364 days in jail and/or a fine of up to $5,000.

OPPOSE Senate Bill 5078.

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There are more actions you can take to preserve your right to be armed:

Please oppose

House Bill 1618  Prohibiting weapons at election-related offices and facilities except for law enforcement.  This eliminates practical self-defense for election workers.

House Bill 1630   More restrictions on the possession of weapons in some locations.  Death by a thousand cuts....

House Bill 1705   "Ghost guns" prohibition.  Would forbid modification of firearms, calling them homemade.  Update HB 1705 is now SHB 1705 and has made it to the House Floor.  Contact your representative to voice your opposition.

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Contact House Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee members to oppose other anti-gun legislation, House Bill 1618, House Bill 1630, and House Bill 1705. Link https://act.nraila.org/campaign/37217/

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Magazine 10 round limit up for a vote soon

Today, the Washington Senate amended an already extreme magazine ban bill to limit magazine capacity in the state to 10 rounds.  This measure is expected receive a vote ​at any time.

Please contact your State Senator and ask them to STRONGLY OPPOSE Senate Bill 5078.

Senate Bill 5078, bans the manufacture, possession, sale, transfer, etc., of magazines that “are capable of holding,” or hold more than, 10 rounds of ammunition.  This includes conversion kits or parts from which any such magazine may be assembled.  

These so-called “high capacity” magazines are, in fact, standard equipment for commonly-owned firearms that many Americans legally and effectively use for an entire range of legitimate purposes, such as self-defense or competition.  For example, the Glock 19 was the most commonly purchased firearm of 2021 and has a standard-issue magazine that holds 15 rounds of ammunition. 

Those who own non-compliant magazines prior to the ban are only allowed to possess them on their own property and in other limited instances, such as at licensed shooting ranges or while hunting.  Prohibited magazines have to be transported unloaded and locked separately from firearms, and must be stored locked at home, making them unavailable for self-defense.  

Any violation of this measure is a gross misdemeanor punishable by a maximum of 364 days in jail and/or a fine of up to $5,000.

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The Legislature adjusts spending budget (up mostly)

The Legislature continues its mostly virtual session in Olympia and will soon be approaching the second month of session. With all three of the state’s two-year budgets approved last April during the 105-day session, the primary focus of the current legislative session is to make adjustments as needed to the existing budgets. The Legislature is now considering adjustments to those budgets during the second half of the current session -- so it is helpful to review the existing budgets. 

All three budgets authorize spending throughout the two-year period from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2023. The operating budget ($59.2 billion), transportation budget ($11.8 billion), and capital budget ($6.3 billion) were finalized after much negotiation in April 2021 during the final days of session.

This is a graphic level presentation of the budgets.  

The state operating budget has grown considerably in recent years. The 2013-15 budget authorized $33.9 billion in state spending. The budget approved on April 25 for the 2021-23 biennium is $59.2 billion, which represents an increase of nearly 75 percent over the 10-year period, which is well beyond inflation costs.

The operating budget funds the day-to-day operations of the state, including K-12 education, higher education, human services, natural resources, and other programs. Nearly half of state expenditures are dedicated to K-12 education. Other expenditures include Medicaid, long-term care, and other programs.

For more information on Washington State spending budgets, click here.