WA state anti-gun rights bills

On Friday, April 4th, two anti-gun bills will be heard simultaneously in separate committees; SB 5098, "gun & knife free" zone expansion, will be heard in the House Appropriations Committee, and HB 1163, a permit to purchase scheme, will be heard in the Senate Ways & Means Committee.

Please consider submitting testimony AGAINST SB 5098 and HB 1163, and use the TAKE ACTION button below to contact members of the committee directly and urge them to OPPOSE these bills!

Senate Bill 5098 prohibits the possession of firearms and knives in parks, government buildings, and locations where “children are likely to be present.” 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 is indicative of 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. 

House Bill 1163 establishes a permit to purchase scheme requiring government permission to purchase or transfer a firearm, adds a live-fire training component, and establishes an illegal government registry of firearm owners and their personal information. An amendment was added in the House Appropriations Committee that if funding is not appropriated for HB 1163's permit scheme by June 30th, 2025, the bill will be null and void. 

But the Democrats are attempting to add nearly $2,800 to the annual tax bill for every citizen of the state... so you know what that means.

It means we fight for freedom!

Washington state to require permits to buy a gun?

Washington state legislature's House Bill 1163 establishes a permit to purchase scheme requiring government permission to purchase or transfer a firearm, adds a live-fire training component, and establishes an illegal government registry of firearm owners and their personal information. An amendment was added in the House Appropriations Committee that if funding is not appropriated for HB 1163's permit scheme by June 30th, 2025, the bill will be null and void.

On Tuesday, March 25^th, the Senate Committee on Law & Justice will hold a hearing on House Bill 1163, creating a permit to purchase scheme in Washington state. The hearing is scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m.

Please submit testimony through the State Legislature Website and register your position as "Con", and please use the TAKE ACTION button below to contact members of the committee directly to urge them to OPPOSE HB 1163!

Anti-gun radicals in the legislature seem to be emboldened by the recent appellate court decision in Oregon regarding their permit-to-purchase scheme, despite other challenges against permit-to-purchase laws pending in the courts. 

Your advocacy can and will make the difference!

Prohibiting guns where "children are likely to be present"

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."

Washington State Gun Control Bills going to the House Floor

Three gun control bills have been sent to the House Rules Committee.  From there they can
can be advanced to the House floor for a vote at any time. 

HB 1132 restricts firearm purchases to 1 gun every 30 days and places arbitrary restrictions on the purchase of ammunition by law-abiding citizens. Violations by licensed firearms dealers is punishable by forfeiture of their license.

HB 1152 requires mandatory locked storage of firearms separately from ammunition in vehicles and within your own home.

HB 1163 establishes a permit to purchase scheme requiring government permission to purchase or transfer a firearm, adds a live-fire training component, and establishes an illegal government registry of firearm owners and their personal information. An amendment was added in the Appropriations Committee that if funding is not appropriated for HB 1163's permit scheme by June 30th, 2025, the bill will be null and void.

The State of Washington is facing a $12 billion deficit. HB 1163’s fiscal note estimates that passage of this bill will cost the state more than $20 million the state does not have to spend. 

Law-abiding firearm owners will continue to be the only ones impacted by another gun-control law in Washington. Washington State Police data shows that the firearms used in crimes originate from three main sources – theft, illicit sources, and straw-purchases, all of which are already illegal means. HB 1163 is another solution in search of a problem, placing additional burdens on the law-abiding while doing nothing to address Washington’s escalating crime problem.

Take action - Contact your lawmakers and tell them to vote no on these three bills.

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On Wednesday, March 5th, Senate Bill 5098 was passed on the Senate floor by a vote of 28-21. It will now be transmitted to the House for consideration.

Senate Bill 5098 prohibits the possession of firearms in parks, government buildings, and locations where “children are likely to be present.” 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 is indicative of 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. 

Anti-gun Democrats voted down common sense amendments, including a requirement that the Department of Commerce publish a list of locations where firearms are banned under the bill and providing for an affirmative defense for otherwise lawfully carrying firearms where “gun free zone” signage is not posted, as required under the bill.