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Gun legislation is going too far

I would like to alert honest gun owners of this state that some of our most influential legislators are trying to pull the rug out from under us. House Bill 2354, sponsored by Rep. Jim Moeller would ban possession, purchase, sale, transfer and manufacture of any gun that the state government defines as an assault weapon. This could be used also to ban any magazines that they care to.

Another dangerous bill that would rip the U.S. Constitution in two is HB 1857. This would allow a family member or cop to take away a person’s firearms without due process. This one is proposed by Rep. Laurie Jinkins.

Another House bill that is over the top is HB 1747 by anti-gunner Ruth Kagi. It would penalize you if the state deems that you are not storing your guns and ammunition correctly according to them.

A short time ago we gave the state authority to require that all guns sold, traded or loaned must go through a federal licensed dealer and this includes gun shows.

The above just whetted the anti-gunner proponents appetite for more and more gun controls.

Please call the state Legislature hot line at 800-562-6000 and vehemently oppose these newly proposed laws. Your message can also be addressed to the governor. Unfortunately, we gun owners are out numbered by anti-gunners in Seattle. Open up your wallet, go to rallies and let your legislators know how you feel.

Get out and fight. ISIS etc. loves disarmed people.

This story was originally published January 29, 2016 at 8:46 AM with the headline "Gun legislation is going too far."

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