Those in the Seattle area take note

[MachIVshooter]

The individuals who endorsed this steaming heap of dung have at least one thing in common with me, though - neither of us expect it to pass.

Watch them closely, nonetheless. We got blindsided here in CO, and you guys have the same state government composition.

 

[sidheshooter]

That whole situation really honks me off. We had better keep an eye on this.

 

[leadcounsel]

We also have pro-gun reps here, pushing back hard. Here's a response I received from one:

First let me thank you for your service to our country. Rep. Shea served ten years with two combat tours.



And thanks for sharing your concern about our Second Amendment rights. Rep. Shea is adamantly opposed to this and any other bill that would tend to undermine the Second Amendment.
A better approach would be tougher sentencing for violent crimes committed with firearms and enforcing the laws already on the books.

That's why he co-sponsored HB 1371, The Firearms Freedom Act, as part of the Freedom Agenda (see "Freedom Agenda WA" on Facebook).


It is a major component of the Freedom Agenda. This bill, if enacted, will exempt all firearms manufactured in WA State from federal regulation and will deal with anticipated future federal regulations, as well. The Washington bill will even be more robust than the much touted Wyoming bill. The history of this bill in previous sessions has been to exempt firearms manufactured in Washington that stay in Washington.



It also in Section 5(4) nullifies any federal law adopted after January 1, 2013 that bans or attempts registration of firearms. And finally, Section 12(4) specifically prevents any restrictions placed upon law-abiding citizens in a state of emergency. Those of us who remember the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina recall the door-to-door confiscation of firearms and the sometimes disastrous results.



The bill number is House Bill 1371 and can be accessed on your personal computer here.



Rep Shea is aware that there could be a slew of gun control bills coming and he is prepared to argue against them on the floor of the House. He is depending upon the informed citizenry, however, to let the body of the Legislature know how they feel about gun control and, hopefully, be available to testify at committee hearings. It was just a few weeks ago that a Democrat legislator withdrew a gun control bill after receiving a blizzard of messages of objection from concerned citizens.



Thank you very much for your letter and please consider receiving Rep Shea's regular updates while the Legislature is in session (see below). You can also follow Rep Shea by checking in on his legislative web site at: http://www.leg.wa.gov/house/representatives/Pages/shea.aspx .



Warm regards,


Jim Robinson
Legislative Assistant to
Matt Shea
State Representative
4th Legislative District
(360) 786-7984

In just a few clicks you can sign up for Rep Shea’s updates:
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/subscriptions/member.aspx?chamber=h&member=Shea
“Lower taxes, less government, more freedom…”

 

[Cesiumsponge]

The bill was not accidentally overlooked. The two previous bills have similar, but not identical language. Dori Monson of KIRO news radio invited all three to go on the record. All three declined but wrote back with excuses.

The same bill was introduced three years ago. SB 6396 - 2009-10
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=6396&year=2009

It was sponsored by Kline, Fairley, Kohl-Welles, McDermott. It had it's first reading referred to the Judiciary on January 13th. It had a public hearing in the Senate Committee on Judiciary at 10AM on January 26th under the 2010 regular session. It was reintroduced on March 15th under the 1st special session.

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(a)SAFELY AND SECURELY STORE THE ASSAULT WEAPON. THE SHERIFF OF THE COUNTY MAY, NO MORE THAN ONCE PER YEAR, CONDUCT AN INSPECTION TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THIS SUBSECTION

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/documents/billdocs/2009-10/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/6396.pdf

Senate Bill report on SB 5475 introduced on January 28, 2005
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=6396&year=2009

Present owners, and those who gain ownership by inheritance, may retain their assault weapon if they were legally owned prior to the act, but only if they: (1) submit to an ANNUAL BACKGROUND CHECK for firearm purchase; (2) ANNUALLY REGISTER the weapon with the sheriff in the county where the weapon is usually stored, unless they are prohibited from possessing a firearm; and (3) safely store the weapon. The law enforcement agency may CHARGE A FEE for registration and renewals. Law enforcement MAY INSPECT THE STORAGE of the weapon not more than once per year.

The same bill was introduced three years ago. SB 5475 - 2005-2006

It was sponsored by Senators Kline, Kohl-Welles. It had it's first reading referred to the Judiciary on January 26th and a public hearing in the Senate Committee on Judiciary at 3:30pm on January 25th 2005. It was reintroduced on January 9th of 2006 in regular session.

Unless the person is prohibited by law from possessing a firearm, IMMEDIATELY REFISTER the assault weapon with the sheriff of the county in which the weapon is usually stored; (c) Safely and securely store the assault weapon. The sheriff of the county may, no more than once per year, CONDUCT AN INSPECTION to ensure compliance with this subsection; (d) ANNUALLY RENEW both the REGISTRATION and the BACKGROUND CHECK;

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/documents/billdocs/2005-06/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/5475.pdf

 

[jamesbeat]

Seems to me like somebody's lying...
Can't they be impeached or something?

 

[Diamondback6]

"Don't you know, Comrade? 'Truth' is a concern far above mere proles' level..."

 

[9MMare]

I wanted to go down to Olympia and protest last month, but no one else could go with me. And I didnt even know about the one last weekend.

I like to make sure, in my letters, that they know I am not their 'normal' demographic.... female, Democrat, high-tech worker. Imma put that on my protest sign too.