ALERT: Attend Critical Gun Bill Hearing this Wednesday (2/13/13) in Olympia

[huntrights]

People testifying against these Bills in person would have a significant effect.  Please consider attending this meeting and expressing your opposition to HB1588 and HB1676.

People need to understand that we are fighting for our rights and freedoms.

Please consider attending and pass this message on.


Legislative Alert from the NRA-ILA

Attend Critical Gun Bill Hearing this Wednesday in Olympia

"Two anti-gun bills are scheduled (http://www.leg.wa.gov/House/Committees/JUDI/Pages/Agendas.aspx) to be heard by the House Judiciary Committee this Wednesday, February 13.  This hearing will begin at 8:00 a.m. in House Hearing Room A of the John L. O’Brien Building in Olympia.  Please attend this critical hearing and express your opposition to the following bills:
 
House Bill 1588 (http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2013&bill=1588), sponsored by state representatives Jamie Pederson (D-43), Mike Hope (R-44) and 36 other state representatives, would criminalize the private sale of firearms.  HB 1588 is nothing more than a regulatory scheme which would create a huge burden for law-abiding citizens.  It would require that anytime you sell any firearm to a family member or friend, you will have to go through a gun dealer or law enforcement agency and pay a $20 fee (tax), with no guarantee of timely processing.  Additionally, while Concealed Pistol License (CPL) holders are currently exempt from having to undergo a background check when purchasing a firearm from a dealer, there is no provision in HB 1588 extending that CPL exemption to private sales.  For more information on this misguided measure, please see our previous report (http://www.nraila.org/legislation/state-legislation/2013/1/washington-universal-background-check-legislation-must-be-defeated.aspx?s=&st=10511&ps=).

House Bill 1676 (http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2013&bill=1676), sponsored by state Representative Ruth Kagi (D-32) and thirteen other state representatives, is a so-called “child access prevention” bill which would single out the storage of firearms for criminalization under certain circumstances.

Today, fatal firearms accidents are at an all-time low.  Firearm storage legislation ignores the fact that Washington gun owners are extremely responsible with their firearms and that firearms are involved in a disproportionately low number of fatal accidents among children.  Children are about thirteen times more likely to die as a result of drowning, thirteen times more likely to die by suffocation and about seven times more likely to die in a fire than to be fatally injured with a firearm in the state.
Not only is HB 1676 misguided in that it is demonizes firearms, it is also unwarranted.  Washington’s current reckless endangerment statute (http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9A.36.050) already provides a remedy to address the rare incident of negligent storage.  More significant, however, is the civil remedy available (http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=4.24.010) which provides for civil action by the parents of a minor child who is injured or killed.  The prospect of losing your own child, or facing civil litigation brought by the parents of a young victim, should serve as greater motivation to store firearms responsibly than the criminal penalty provided in this legislation.
 
It is critical that you contact your state Representative TODAY and express your opposition to HB 1588 and HB 1676.
 
To determine your state Representative and his or her contact information, please click here (http://www.capwiz.com/nra/state/main/?state=wa&view=myofficials).  You may also contact your state Representative by calling the toll-free legislative hotline at 1-800-562-6000."

[csaaphill]

I got this too
On Wednesday, Feb 13 at 8:00 AM, House Bill 1588 is scheduled for public hearing in the House Judiciary Committee.  HB 1588 broadens the requirement for a background check to apply to all firearms sales in the state.  A copy of the bill is attached for your review. You are welcomed and encouraged to come testify at the public hearing.  If you are interested in coming to Olympia please contact my office so that I can arrange a time to meet with you.
 
If you are unable to make the drive, you may submit your thoughts to the thirteen members of the committee.  The email address for each of the members is: last name.firstname@leg.wa.gov.
Representative Room Phone
Pedersen, Jamie (D) Chair  LEG 436B (360) 786-7826
Hansen, Drew (D) Vice Chair  JLOB 369 (360) 786-7842
Rodne, Jay (R) *  JLOB 430 (360) 786-7852
O'Ban, Steve (R) **  JLOB 424 (360) 786-7890
Goodman, Roger (D)  JLOB 328 (360) 786-7878
Hope, Mike (R)  JLOB 466 (360) 786-7892
Jinkins, Laurie (D)  JLOB 311 (360) 786-7930
Kirby, Steve (D)  LEG 437B (360) 786-7996
Klippert, Brad (R)  JLOB 410 (360) 786-7882
Nealey, Terry (R)  JLOB 404 (360) 786-7828
Orwall, Tina (D)  JLOB 326 (360) 786-7834
Roberts, Mary Helen (D)  JLOB 420 (360) 786-7950
Shea, Matt (R)  JLOB 437 (360) 786-7984

 
If you require further assistance please feel free to contact my office.
 
Sincerely,
 
Elizabeth Scott
 
Visit Rep. Scott’s Web site: www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/scott
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[huntrights]

We need to encourage people to go; lots of people.

[huntrights]

Please try to attend and express your opposition to these Bills if you can.  Now is the time to literally stand up for your rights.

[FisherKing]

Please dress appropriately if you go, perception is everything.

[csaaphill]

Ya hope others show wish I could go.