Washington EAOTD #1: Please sign in against HB 1240 assault weapon ban!

[Pete F]

Done with bells on

 

[robertvarner]

Done without bells on.

 

[gunsmithkinks]

Done and passed on to others

 

[danarzh]

Done
Now time to use this as levarage with the wife for the next purchase…

 

[jomoshakes]

Done

 

[Sxsnuf]

Done from my house, and thanks for the link!

 

[Moeca]

Done.

 

[Dogbone38Super]

Done

 

[salmon creek gary]

Done.

 

[JohnnyMac]

Done. Thanks for posting.

 

[2ndtimer]

Tried to sign up, got an error message: sign up no longer open.

 

[ELIMINATOR]

Done

I also sent letters to everyone "representing" us

 

[JohnnyMac]

Got this from Senator Jeff Wilson in my neck of the woods. Hopefully it'll help a few of you.

Dear John,



I wanted to let you know about what is happening in this new legislative session regarding guns, gun rights and regulations for firearms owners.



Less than a week ago, Governor Inslee made it clear in his "State of the State" speech that limiting firearms is one of his top priorities.

(hear his remarks here: https://www.tvw.org/watch/?clientID=9375922947&eventID=2023011048&startStreamAt=4280 )



A batch of bills regulating and limiting firearms rights has been introduced, and below you can see a list of them so far.



I oppose any further limitations on Second Amendment rights. I will work and vote against these ongoing attempts to limit the freedom our citizens have to look after their own safety.



Tomorrow, January 17th​, the first of the bills will receive hearings in the appropriate committees of the Senate and House. There will be ongoing votes and opportunities to comment on these bills in the next two months.



To act now, you can use the links below to participate in the legislative process. Your voice makes a difference! You can simply leave a comment on the bill for the record, or you can speak out at the committee meeting in person or online.



What: Senate Law and Justice Committee
When: January 17, 2023
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: In-Person Senate Hearing Room 4 or Virtual

SB 5078 Firearm industry duties - empowers the Attorney General to sue manufacturers, sales outlets, marketing firms or others who might have a role in firearms which are misused.
Summary https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/bien...s/Senate/5078 SBA LAW 23.pdf?q=20230116161825

Instructions: To sign up to testify regarding these bills or to submit written testimony on this legislation, click on this link and follow the directions below:
1. Select "Law & Justice" in the "Committee" box.

2. Select "01/17/23 10:30 AM in the "Meetings" box.

3. Select "SB 5078" under "Select agenda item."

4. Select either written testimony or sign up to testify virtually under "Select type of testimony."

5. Fill out registration page.



What: House Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee
When: January 17, 2023
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: In-Person House Hearing Room A or Virtual

HB 1178 Firearms/local government – allows local governments to adopt rules which are more strict than state law.
Summary: https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/bien...ts/House/1178 HBA CRJ 23.pdf?q=20230116162429

HB 1240 Firearms/assault weapons - mostly banning "assault weapons"
Summary: https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/bien...ts/House/1240 HBA CRJ 23.pdf?q=20230116164915

HB 1143 Firearms/purchase & transfer - requiring a permit to purchase firearms, firearms safety training, and a 10-day waiting period, prohibiting firearms transfers prior to completion of a background check, and updating and creating consistency in firearms transfer and background check procedures
Summary: https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/bien...ts/House/1143 HBA CRJ 23.pdf?q=20230116165102

HB 1144 Firearms/purchase & transfer - establishing a 10-day waiting period, requiring firearms safety training, prohibiting firearms transfers prior to completion of a background check, and updating and creating consistency in firearms transfer and background check procedures
Summary: https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/bien...ts/House/1144 HBA CRJ 23.pdf?q=20230116165129

To sign up to testify regarding these bills or to submit written testimony, click on this link and follow the directions below:
1. Select "Civil Rights & Judiciary" in the "Committee" box.

2. Select "01/17/23 10:30 AM" in the "Meetings" box.

3. Select the following bills "HB 1178, HB 1143, HB 1144, and HB 1240" under "Select agenda item." You can participate on all!

4. Select either written testimony or sign up to testify virtually under "Select type of testimony."

5. Fill out registration page.



This is the first set of bills that we will be hearing in committees on the subject this session, but probably not all of the bills which might be moved forward. I will do my best to keep you informed on these important issues.



If you have questions, please do not hesitate to call my office: (360) 786-7636. I am honored represent your concerns in the state legislature over the next few years, so please continue to let me know what you think.



Be kind, be safe!



____________________________

Senator Jeff Wilson, 19th​ District

Washington State Senate

Irv Newhouse Building, Room 109-B

PO Box 40419

Olympia, WA 98504



(360) 786-7636

[email protected]



Let me know your email preferences, and for more regular updates here is my E-Newsletter sign up

SENATOR JEFF WILSON UPDATE ON BILLS PERTAINING TO FIREARMS
Chamber​	Bill​	Title​	Status​	Date of Last Action​	Status​
House	HB 1143	Firearms/purchase & transfer	H Civil R & Judi	1/9/2023	Hearing Tuesday 16th, 10:30
House	HB 1144	Firearms/purchase & transfer	H Civil R & Judi	1/9/2023	Hearing Tuesday 16th, 10:30
House	HB 1178	Firearms/local government	H Civil R & Judi	1/9/2023	Hearing Tuesday 16th, 10:30
House	HB 1180	Firearms/assault weapons	H Civil R & Judi	1/9/2023
House	HB 1195	Weapons/parks & hospitals	H Civil R & Judi	1/10/2023
House	HB 1240	Firearms/assault weapons	H Civil R & Judi	1/11/2023	Hearing Tuesday 16th, 10:30
House	SB 5006	Waiver of firearm rights	S Law & Justice	1/9/2023
Senate	SB 5049	Firearm theft	S Law & Justice	1/9/2023
Senate	SB 5078	Firearm industry duties	S Law & Justice	1/9/2023	Hearing Tuesday 16th, 10:30
Senate	SB 5193	Firearms/assault weapons	S Law & Justice	1/9/2023
Senate	SB 5211	Firearms/purchase & transfer	S Law & Justice	1/9/2023
Senate	SB 5232	Firearms/purchase & transfer	S Law & Justice	1/10/2023
Senate	SB 5265	Firearms/assault weapons	S Law & Justice	1/11/2023
Look up bill information at https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary
If you have any questions about any of these bills, feel free to call me at (360) 786-7636

 

[Glizzy Goblin]

 

[Five-0]

I have signed in with a con on the assault weapons ban bill as all have done in this thread. I believe this is a complete assault on our constitutional rights. But what gets me,
1-Do we all believe we can win this once and for all?
2-Why are all the conservatives and lawful gun owners having to defend their rights annually?
3-Why do we believe they will do as the will of the voters anyway? It never stopped them in the past.
Is there any way we can get a law on the books that no changes can be made for 5 years or whatever is decided on any one issue? What it comes down to is we need to learn how to vote for our elected officials, and be vigilant to take your ballot to the collection boxes. Don't trust the system that the ones we would like to vote out have designed. It is designed to get their desired results. They want us to all be criminals so we cannot legally own the firearm. I will continue with the letter writing and signing in to voice my opinion on the issues, but man this is getting old every January. Lets do our homework come voting time and maybe we can slow or stop this crap. I'm tired of defense and would like to play offence sometime? -K

 

[Plunger45]

Tried to sign up, got an error message: sign up no longer open.

Same

 

[bradsteen]

I have signed in with a con on the assault weapons ban bill as all have done in this thread. I believe this is a complete assault on our constitutional rights. But what gets me,
1-Do we all believe we can win this once and for all?
2-Why are all the conservatives and lawful gun owners having to defend their rights annually?
3-Why do we believe they will do as the will of the voters anyway? It never stopped them in the past.
Is there any way we can get a law on the books that no changes can be made for 5 years or whatever is decided on any one issue? What it comes down to is we need to learn how to vote for our elected officials, and be vigilant to take your ballot to the collection boxes. Don't trust the system that the ones we would like to vote out have designed. It is designed to get their desired results. They want us to all be criminals so we cannot legally own the firearm. I will continue with the letter writing and signing in to voice my opinion on the issues, but man this is getting old every January. Lets do our homework come voting time and maybe we can slow or stop this crap. I'm tired of defense and would like to play offence sometime?

There's no such thing as winning against gun control "once and for all" because nothing persists more than a bad idea. There will always be someone who thinks taking guns away solves problems, regardless of facts to the contrary. They may not follow the will of the people, but it's our responsibility as gun owners and 2nd Amendment advocates to make our will known because silence is the same as voting yes.

 

[Xaevian]

3-Why do we believe they will do as the will of the voters anyway? It never stopped them in the past.

This isn't the first time, third time, or even the fifth time bills like this have been introduced in WA. They can be stopped, they have been stopped in the past. But it takes many voices. Thank you for your voice.

 

[Mad Pick]

I have signed in with a con on the assault weapons ban bill as all have done in this thread. I believe this is a complete assault on our constitutional rights. But what gets me,
1-Do we all believe we can win this once and for all?
2-Why are all the conservatives and lawful gun owners having to defend their rights annually?
3-Why do we believe they will do as the will of the voters anyway? It never stopped them in the past.
Is there any way we can get a law on the books that no changes can be made for 5 years or whatever is decided on any one issue? What it comes down to is we need to learn how to vote for our elected officials, and be vigilant to take your ballot to the collection boxes. Don't trust the system that the ones we would like to vote out have designed. It is designed to get their desired results. They want us to all be criminals so we cannot legally own the firearm. I will continue with the letter writing and signing in to voice my opinion on the issues, but man this is getting old every January. Lets do our homework come voting time and maybe we can slow or stop this crap. I'm tired of defense and would like to play offence sometime? -K

All good questions, and there are no good answers, unfortunately.

 

[jackrv]

I oppose any further limitations on Second Amendment rights. I will work and vote against these ongoing attempts to limit the freedom our citizens have to look after their own safety

Does this mean that he is/was ok with the previous garbage laws against firearms?

Jack

p.s. Not a Washington resident.