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Washington Washington State Assault Weapons Ban hearing at 1:00 today on TVW
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(27) "Assault weapon" means:27 (a) A semiautomatic rifle that has the capacity to accept a detachable magazine and has one or more of the following: (i) A pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon; (ii) A thumbhole stock; (iii) A folding or telescoping stock; (iv) A second handgrip or a protruding grip that can be held by the nontrigger hand; (v) A flash suppressor, muzzle break, muzzle compensator, or threaded barrel designed to accommodate a flash suppressor, muzzle break, or muzzle compensator; (vi) A grenade launcher or flare launcher;
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(b) A semiautomatic pistol, or a semiautomatic, centerfire, or rimfire rifle with a fixed magazine, that has the capacity to accept more than ten rounds of ammunition; (c) A semiautomatic pistol that has the capacity to accept a detachable magazine and has one or more of the following: (i) Any feature capable of functioning as a protruding grip that can be held by the nontrigger hand; (ii) A threaded barrel, capable of accepting a flash suppressor,8 forward handgrip, or silencer; (iii) A shroud attached to the barrel, or that partially or completely encircles the barrel, allowing the bearer to hold the firearm with the nontrigger hand without being burned, but excluding a slide that encloses the barrel; or (iv) The capacity to accept a detachable magazine at any location outside of the pistol grip; (d) A semiautomatic, centerfire, or rimfire rifle that has an overall length of less than thirty inches; (e) A semiautomatic shotgun that has both of the following: (i) A pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon, thumbhole stock, or vertical handgrip; (ii) A folding or telescoping stock; or (iii) An ability to accept a detachable magazine; (f) A shotgun with a revolving cylinder; or (g) A conversion kit, part, or combination of parts, from which an assault weapon can be assembled if those parts are in the possession or under the control of the same person. "Assault weapon" does not include antique firearms, any firearm that has been made permanently inoperable, or any firearm that is manually operated by bolt, pump, lever, or slide action. (28) "Detachable magazine" means an ammunition feeding device that can be loaded or unloaded while detached from a firearm and readily inserted into a firearm. (29) "Large capacity magazine" means an ammunition feeding device with the capacity to accept more than ten rounds of ammunition, or any conversion kit, part, or combination of parts, from which such a device can be assembled if those parts are in the possession or under the control of the same person, but shall not be construed to include any of the following:
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(a) An ammunition feeding device that has been permanently altered so that it cannot accommodate more than ten rounds of ammunition; (b) A twenty-two caliber tube ammunition feeding device; or (c) A tubular magazine that is contained in a lever-action firearm. (30) "Secure gun storage" means7 (a) A safe, gun safe, gun case, lock box, or other device that is designed to be used to store a firearm and prevent unauthorized access through use of a secure, locking device and that is designed to be unlocked only by means of a key, combination, or other similar means, and that is constructed of such quality workmanship and material that it cannot be opened or destroyed by use of reasonable force; and (b) The act of keeping an unloaded firearm or large capacity magazine stored by such means.
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(b) A semiautomatic pistol, or a semiautomatic, centerfire, or rimfire rifle with a fixed magazine, that has the capacity to accept more than ten rounds of ammunition; (c) A semiautomatic pistol that has the capacity to accept a detachable magazine and has one or more of the following: (i) Any feature capable of functioning as a protruding grip that can be held by the nontrigger hand; (ii) A threaded barrel, capable of accepting a flash suppressor,8 forward handgrip, or silencer; (iii) A shroud attached to the barrel, or that partially or completely encircles the barrel, allowing the bearer to hold the firearm with the nontrigger hand without being burned, but excluding a slide that encloses the barrel; or (iv) The capacity to accept a detachable magazine at any location outside of the pistol grip; (d) A semiautomatic, centerfire, or rimfire rifle that has an overall length of less than thirty inches; (e) A semiautomatic shotgun that has both of the following: (i) A pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon, thumbhole stock, or vertical handgrip; (ii) A folding or telescoping stock; or (iii) An ability to accept a detachable magazine; (f) A shotgun with a revolving cylinder; or (g) A conversion kit, part, or combination of parts, from which an assault weapon can be assembled if those parts are in the possession or under the control of the same person. "Assault weapon" does not include antique firearms, any firearm that has been made permanently inoperable, or any firearm that is manually operated by bolt, pump, lever, or slide action. (28) "Detachable magazine" means an ammunition feeding device that can be loaded or unloaded while detached from a firearm and readily inserted into a firearm. (29) "Large capacity magazine" means an ammunition feeding device with the capacity to accept more than ten rounds of ammunition, or any conversion kit, part, or combination of parts, from which such a device can be assembled if those parts are in the possession or under the control of the same person, but shall not be construed to include any of the following:
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(a) An ammunition feeding device that has been permanently altered so that it cannot accommodate more than ten rounds of ammunition; (b) A twenty-two caliber tube ammunition feeding device; or (c) A tubular magazine that is contained in a lever-action firearm. (30) "Secure gun storage" means7 (a) A safe, gun safe, gun case, lock box, or other device that is designed to be used to store a firearm and prevent unauthorized access through use of a secure, locking device and that is designed to be unlocked only by means of a key, combination, or other similar means, and that is constructed of such quality workmanship and material that it cannot be opened or destroyed by use of reasonable force; and (b) The act of keeping an unloaded firearm or large capacity magazine stored by such means.
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NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. A new section is added to chapter 9.41 RCW17 18 to read as follows: (1)(a) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a19 person shall not possess, manufacture, transport, purchase, acquire,20 transfer, deliver, import, sell, or offer to sell an assault weapon21 or large capacity magazine without being in possession of an assault22 23weapon license issued pursuant to section 3 of this act. (b) The assault weapon license must list each assault weapon or24 large capacity magazine currently in the license holder's possession.25 A listed assault weapon must include the make, model, and26 manufacturer's number. A listed large capacity magazine must include27 a description including the make, caliber, and capacity of the28 29 magazine. (c) Multiple individuals may seek licensure for the same assault30 weapon or large capacity magazine if the assault weapon is possessed31 by multiple individuals and each individual shall have a separate32 33 license. (d) A license holder must obtain an amended license in accordance34 with section 3(8) 35 of this act: (i) Within fourteen days of any change in the assault weapons or36 37large capacity magazines in the possession of the license holder; or (ii) In the case of a license holder who did not possess an38 assault weapon or large capacity magazine at the time of licensure,39 p. 7 HB 1387
within fourteen days of acquiring possession of an assault weapon or large capacity magazine. (2) A person holding an assault weapon license must exercise great care in the possession and transport of an assault weapon or large capacity magazine for which the person is licensed. Great car5 shall include, but is not limited to, storing all assault weapons unloaded within secure gun storage when the assault weapon is not in the immediate possession of the license holder or the use of an external locking mechanism designed to make a firearm inoperable such as a trigger lock. (3) A person who knowingly violates subsection (1) or (2) of this section is guilty of a class C felony punishable under chapter 9A.2012 RCW . (4) When the holder of an assault weapon license has possession14 of an assault weapon or large capacity magazine outside his or her home or beyond property under his or her control, the license holder shall keep the license on his or her person and shall display the license upon demand to any law enforcement officer for purposes of determining the validity of the license and to establish his or her lawful possession of the assault weapon or large capacity magazine in his or her possession. (5) A person who knowingly violates subsection (4) of this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW . If a person previously has been found guilty under this section, then the person is guilty of a class C felony punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW for each subsequent knowing violation of subsection (4) of this section. (6) The assault weapon licensure requirement in subsection (1) of this section does not apply to any of the following: (a) From the effective date of this section until July 1, 2020:30 The possession of an assault weapon or large capacity magazine by a person who legally possesses the assault weapon or large capacity magazine on the effective date of this section. However, a person who legally possesses an assault weapon or large capacity magazine under this subsection (6)(a) may not sell or transfer the assault weapon or large capacity magazine to any other person in this state other than to a licensed dealer, to a federally licensed gunsmith for the purpose of service or repair, or to a law enforcement agency for the purpose of permanently relinquishing the assault weapon or large capacity magazine;
NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. A new section is added to chapter 9.41 RCW17 18 to read as follows: (1)(a) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a19 person shall not possess, manufacture, transport, purchase, acquire,20 transfer, deliver, import, sell, or offer to sell an assault weapon21 or large capacity magazine without being in possession of an assault22 23weapon license issued pursuant to section 3 of this act. (b) The assault weapon license must list each assault weapon or24 large capacity magazine currently in the license holder's possession.25 A listed assault weapon must include the make, model, and26 manufacturer's number. A listed large capacity magazine must include27 a description including the make, caliber, and capacity of the28 29 magazine. (c) Multiple individuals may seek licensure for the same assault30 weapon or large capacity magazine if the assault weapon is possessed31 by multiple individuals and each individual shall have a separate32 33 license. (d) A license holder must obtain an amended license in accordance34 with section 3(8) 35 of this act: (i) Within fourteen days of any change in the assault weapons or36 37large capacity magazines in the possession of the license holder; or (ii) In the case of a license holder who did not possess an38 assault weapon or large capacity magazine at the time of licensure,39 p. 7 HB 1387
within fourteen days of acquiring possession of an assault weapon or large capacity magazine. (2) A person holding an assault weapon license must exercise great care in the possession and transport of an assault weapon or large capacity magazine for which the person is licensed. Great car5 shall include, but is not limited to, storing all assault weapons unloaded within secure gun storage when the assault weapon is not in the immediate possession of the license holder or the use of an external locking mechanism designed to make a firearm inoperable such as a trigger lock. (3) A person who knowingly violates subsection (1) or (2) of this section is guilty of a class C felony punishable under chapter 9A.2012 RCW . (4) When the holder of an assault weapon license has possession14 of an assault weapon or large capacity magazine outside his or her home or beyond property under his or her control, the license holder shall keep the license on his or her person and shall display the license upon demand to any law enforcement officer for purposes of determining the validity of the license and to establish his or her lawful possession of the assault weapon or large capacity magazine in his or her possession. (5) A person who knowingly violates subsection (4) of this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW . If a person previously has been found guilty under this section, then the person is guilty of a class C felony punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW for each subsequent knowing violation of subsection (4) of this section. (6) The assault weapon licensure requirement in subsection (1) of this section does not apply to any of the following: (a) From the effective date of this section until July 1, 2020:30 The possession of an assault weapon or large capacity magazine by a person who legally possesses the assault weapon or large capacity magazine on the effective date of this section. However, a person who legally possesses an assault weapon or large capacity magazine under this subsection (6)(a) may not sell or transfer the assault weapon or large capacity magazine to any other person in this state other than to a licensed dealer, to a federally licensed gunsmith for the purpose of service or repair, or to a law enforcement agency for the purpose of permanently relinquishing the assault weapon or large capacity magazine;
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(b) The possession of an unloaded assault weapon or large
capacity magazine possessed solely on property owned or immediately controlled by the person if that assault weapon or large capacity magazine was legally owned with a valid assault weapon license, or purchased or acquired with a valid assault weapon license and that license has expired, provided the assault weapon or large capacity magazine is in secure gun storage. However, a new assault weapon license must be obtained for any subsequent possession beyond that person's property, transfer, distribution, sale, or offer for sale of that assault weapon or large capacity magazine; (c) The manufacture, possession, transport, transfer, offering for sale, sale, or importation of an assault weapon or large capacity magazine by a licensed firearms manufacturer to any branch of the armed forces of the United States or the state of Washington, or to a law enforcement agency in this state for use by that agency or its employees; (d) The possession, transport, purchase, delivery, offering for sale, sale, importation, or transfer of an assault weapon or large capacity magazine by a dealer that is properly licensed under federal and state law; (e) The transfer of a legally possessed assault weapon or large capacity magazine to, and possession of the assault weapon or large capacity magazine by, a federally licensed gunsmith for the purposes of service or repair, and the return of the assault weapon or large capacity magazine to the lawful owner; (f) The possession, offering for sale, sale, transport, or transfer of an unloaded assault weapon or large capacity magazine for the purpose of permanently relinquishing it to a law enforcement agency in this state. An assault weapon or large capacity magazine relinquished to a law enforcement agency under this subsection must be destroyed; (g) The possession, importation, purchase, transport, or transfer of an assault weapon or large capacity magazine by marshals, sheriffs, prison or jail wardens or their deputies, or other law enforcement officers of this or another state while acting within the scope of their duties, including the possession while not on duty,36 but specifically authorized by command staff and necessary for the performance of such duties; (h) The acquisition, transport, and possession of an assault weapon or large capacity magazine by law enforcement officers retired p. 9 HB 1387
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or large capacity magazine in question was acquired as part of the officer's separation from service; (i) Members of the armed forces of the United States or of the national guard or organized services, when on duty; (j) Officers or employees of the United States duly authorized to possess assault weapons or large capacity magazines; or (k) The possession, transport, or transfer of an unloaded assault weapon or large capacity magazine by a common carrier or airline baggage handler while in the course and scope of his or her employment.
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capacity magazine possessed solely on property owned or immediately controlled by the person if that assault weapon or large capacity magazine was legally owned with a valid assault weapon license, or purchased or acquired with a valid assault weapon license and that license has expired, provided the assault weapon or large capacity magazine is in secure gun storage. However, a new assault weapon license must be obtained for any subsequent possession beyond that person's property, transfer, distribution, sale, or offer for sale of that assault weapon or large capacity magazine; (c) The manufacture, possession, transport, transfer, offering for sale, sale, or importation of an assault weapon or large capacity magazine by a licensed firearms manufacturer to any branch of the armed forces of the United States or the state of Washington, or to a law enforcement agency in this state for use by that agency or its employees; (d) The possession, transport, purchase, delivery, offering for sale, sale, importation, or transfer of an assault weapon or large capacity magazine by a dealer that is properly licensed under federal and state law; (e) The transfer of a legally possessed assault weapon or large capacity magazine to, and possession of the assault weapon or large capacity magazine by, a federally licensed gunsmith for the purposes of service or repair, and the return of the assault weapon or large capacity magazine to the lawful owner; (f) The possession, offering for sale, sale, transport, or transfer of an unloaded assault weapon or large capacity magazine for the purpose of permanently relinquishing it to a law enforcement agency in this state. An assault weapon or large capacity magazine relinquished to a law enforcement agency under this subsection must be destroyed; (g) The possession, importation, purchase, transport, or transfer of an assault weapon or large capacity magazine by marshals, sheriffs, prison or jail wardens or their deputies, or other law enforcement officers of this or another state while acting within the scope of their duties, including the possession while not on duty,36 but specifically authorized by command staff and necessary for the performance of such duties; (h) The acquisition, transport, and possession of an assault weapon or large capacity magazine by law enforcement officers retired p. 9 HB 1387
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NEW SECTION. Sec. 3. A new section is added to chapter 9.41 RCW to read as follows: (1) The chief of police of a municipality or the sheriff of a county shall, within thirty days after the filing of an application of any resident of the state of Washington, issue a license to the applicant to possess, manufacture, transport, purchase, distribute, import, sell, or offer to sell an assault weapon or large capacity magazine within this state for a period of one year from the date of issue. Residency is established by possession of a valid permanent Washington driver's license, possession of a Washington state identicard, or a showing that the applicant has resided in the state for the previous consecutive ninety days. The issuing authority shall not refuse to accept completed applications for assault weapon licenses during regular business hours. (2) The chief of police or sheriff shall not issue the license 27 if: (a) The applicant is ineligible to possess a firearm under any federal or state law; (b) The applicant is under twenty-one years of age; (c) The applicant is currently subject to a court order or injunction regarding firearms pursuant to chapter 7.92 RCW or RCW32 7.90.090, 9A.46.080, 10.14.080, 10.99.040, 10.99.045, 26.09.050 33, 26.09.060, 26.10.040, 26.10.115, 26.26.130, 26.50.060, 26.50.070 , or 26.26.590 35 ; (d) The applicant is currently free on bond or personal recognizance pending trial, appeal, or sentencing for a felony offense;
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NEW SECTION. Sec. 3. A new section is added to chapter 9.41 RCW to read as follows: (1) The chief of police of a municipality or the sheriff of a county shall, within thirty days after the filing of an application of any resident of the state of Washington, issue a license to the applicant to possess, manufacture, transport, purchase, distribute, import, sell, or offer to sell an assault weapon or large capacity magazine within this state for a period of one year from the date of issue. Residency is established by possession of a valid permanent Washington driver's license, possession of a Washington state identicard, or a showing that the applicant has resided in the state for the previous consecutive ninety days. The issuing authority shall not refuse to accept completed applications for assault weapon licenses during regular business hours. (2) The chief of police or sheriff shall not issue the license 27 if: (a) The applicant is ineligible to possess a firearm under any federal or state law; (b) The applicant is under twenty-one years of age; (c) The applicant is currently subject to a court order or injunction regarding firearms pursuant to chapter 7.92 RCW or RCW32 7.90.090, 9A.46.080, 10.14.080, 10.99.040, 10.99.045, 26.09.050 33, 26.09.060, 26.10.040, 26.10.115, 26.26.130, 26.50.060, 26.50.070 , or 26.26.590 35 ; (d) The applicant is currently free on bond or personal recognizance pending trial, appeal, or sentencing for a felony offense;
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It's BS from the first two words......(27)Assault weapon means.........NONE OF MY SEMI-AUTO RIFLES IS AN ASSAULT RIFLE BY US MILITARY DEFINITION, PERIOD! The definition of assault rifles is the capability of selective fire. It is already illegal to privately own an "ASSAULT RIFLE" in Washington.
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Looks the the Legislature will tell us what are Assault Weapons (even RIMFIRE).
They are the ones writing the definition, or rather have already written it.
Wait, you were thinking of the real world definition. Sorry.
They are writing a definition that describes a weapon that you will need a LICENSE to own. Its also a Tax....
They are the ones writing the definition, or rather have already written it.
Wait, you were thinking of the real world definition. Sorry.
They are writing a definition that describes a weapon that you will need a LICENSE to own. Its also a Tax....
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It seems you can watch it at TVW Cable Channel Live Stream - TVW, Washington States' Public Affairs Network
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Appears to be written by the people that think killing dogs will make the world safer. It's all making sense now. 
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Yes, Thank you!
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I am not clear on what aspect of this bill will make the public safer....
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Ouch....
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Of course it is. Politicians DO NOT make ANY decision without a tax involved somewhere.
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I am sure that Dave Workman will chime in very soon on this.
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There is also HB 11222 "UNSAFE STORAGE of FIREARMS" , Makes it a criminal act to have your firearms unsecured. Seems like common sense but we apparently need to make it a criminal offense.
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- 1122 Safe firearm storage being heard now.
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1387 now.
it's on air now.
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And wow...Not only do they want you to get a license for your assault weapons, but they want you to list every single semi automatic weapon you own and list every single magazine you own that is over 10rd capacity and renew and pay a fee YEARLY and update their database with what you have yearly as well.
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And wow...Not only do they want you to get a license for your assault weapons, but they want you to list every single semi automatic weapon you own and list every single magazine you own that is over 10rd capacity and renew and pay a fee YEARLY and update their database with what you have yearly as well.
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