Senate Bill 5098 would prohibit possession of firearms in parks, government buildings, and locations where "children are likely to be present."
Where children are likely to be present.... What exactly does that mean? It means whatever they want it to mean.
While the
legislation was amended to exempt concealed pistol license holders, the
vague language could be interpreted and applied to interfere with
hunting and recreational shooting opportunities. This overbroad language
indicates the disdain anti-gun legislators have for law-abiding
citizens and their desire to turn the entire state of Washington into a
"gun-free" zone.
On Tuesday, March 18th, the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary will hold a public hearing on Senate Bill 5098, a gun-free zone expansion bill. The hearing has been set for 10:30AM.
Please submit testimony in opposition of this bill and register your position as "Con" through the House Committee website. Additionally, contact members of the committee directly by using the TAKE ACTION button below and urge them to OPPOSE SB 5098!
Article I: Declaration of Rights, § 24, of the Washington State Constitution states, "The right of the individual citizen to bear arms in defense of himself, or the state, shall not be impaired, but nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing individuals or corporations to organize, maintain or employ an armed body of men."
US Constitution, Amendment 2, "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."
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