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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