HB 1240 "Assault Weapons Ban" Passes House

[buckfvr]

Well, I don't own an assault rifle so none of this applies to me.

 Really?  Obviously, those that already have all they need fit that statement much better than what you describe!

180 out!

I suggest it all apply to every Gun owner. I do t own the restricted guns either. But I did own a gun with 17+ mags. And I own a pump shotgun that holds 14.

But it doesn’t t take much thinking to understand they are just getting started. If you think your SxS shotgun is safe you are not paying attention. Every weapon will be on the ban list sooner or latter if they are not stopped.
Attacks at every level, uses of firearms and bows, ammo, gun stores, manufacturers, organizations , personal rights, lines of inheritance, it’s all on the chopping block and every gun or bow owner or out door consumptive user including fisherman had better get on board if you want anything left.

Yeah I said fisherman too. The internet is full of anti crying about the brutal way we treat fish.

This is the truth.

They want everything you can think of.  No freedoms, no weapons, no choice.  They see themselves as the reigning "Elite" while everyone else are their subjects.  Total control.  Sounds far fetched but it absolutely is the goal.  Many of the politicians are sheep too and dont realize they are being driven to the edge themselves as they push us in that direction.  Welcome to the new world order. 

[jackelope]

Well, I don't own an assault rifle so none of this applies to me.

 Really?  Obviously, those that already have all they need fit that statement much better than what you describe!

180 out!

So you claim that you don't possess any assault weapons or that you have lost them in a boating accident. Are you happy having a Safe Queen that will never see the light of day?
It is all about perception and they can twist the regs to include the 10/22 you have for your grandkids if they choose.

Does nobody see the sarcasm in TH’s comment?

[vandeman17]

Well, I don't own an assault rifle so none of this applies to me.

 Really?  Obviously, those that already have all they need fit that statement much better than what you describe!

180 out!

So you claim that you don't possess any assault weapons or that you have lost them in a boating accident. Are you happy having a Safe Queen that will never see the light of day?
It is all about perception and they can twist the regs to include the 10/22 you have for your grandkids if they choose.

Does nobody see the sarcasm in TH’s comment?

Jerry is never sarcastic...

[highside74]

Sportco gun counter is dialed. I just bought 3 lowers in about 45 min. Counter was full and I was 6th in line waiting. Also I heard Aero is having a blowout blem sale tomorrow at Bulls Eye I believe. Starts at 11am

[Alan K]

Well, I don't own an assault rifle so none of this applies to me.

 Really?  Obviously, those that already have all they need fit that statement much better than what you describe!

180 out!

So you claim that you don't possess any assault weapons or that you have lost them in a boating accident. Are you happy having a Safe Queen that will never see the light of day?
It is all about perception and they can twist the regs to include the 10/22 you have for your grandkids if they choose.

The 10-22 is already classified as an "assault rifle". It may eventually be included in the "assault weapons" list.

Are you sure the 10-22 is considered an assault weapon under this? I thought it is centerfire rifles?

[pickardjw]

Are you sure the 10-22 is considered an assault weapon under this? I thought it is centerfire rifles?

Yeah I'm not seeing that in this legislation either. I really want a suppressed backpacker model. Am I missing something??

(2)(a) "Assault weapon" means:
(i) Any of the following specific firearms regardless of which company produced and manufactured the firearm: (No Ruger weapons listed)

(ii) A semiautomatic rifle that has an overall length of less than 30 inches; (standard Ruger 10/22 is 37" OAL)

(iii) A conversion kit, part, or combination of parts, from which an assault weapon can be assembled or from which a firearm can be converted into an assault weapon if those parts are in the possession or under the control of the same person; or (honestly not really sure what this section pertains to, other than being purposefully vague to prevent purchasing of parts)

(iv) A semiautomatic, center fire rifle that has the capacity to accept a detachable magazine and has one or more of the following: (lists AR parts, grenade launchers, etc.)

(v) A semiautomatic, center fire rifle that has a fixed magazine with the capacity to accept more than 10 rounds;

(vi) A semiautomatic pistol that has the capacity to accept a detachable magazine and has one or more of the following: (Ruger 10/22 has an 18.5" barrel, should be considered a rifle)

(vii) A semiautomatic shotgun that has any of the following:

And that's the end of the Roman Numeral subsections under the "assault weapon" definition section.

[tritt007]

From my understanding a regular 10/22 is ok maybe ? But your threaded backpacker model is not because it can accept over a 10 round magazine and has a threaded barrel

[JimmyHoffa]

It was from that initiative 1639 I believe that designated it an assault rifle.  It isn't an assault weapon on this legislation....yet.

[Bob33]

Well, I don't own an assault rifle so none of this applies to me.

 Really?  Obviously, those that already have all they need fit that statement much better than what you describe!

180 out!

So you claim that you don't possess any assault weapons or that you have lost them in a boating accident. Are you happy having a Safe Queen that will never see the light of day?
It is all about perception and they can twist the regs to include the 10/22 you have for your grandkids if they choose.

The 10-22 is already classified as an "assault rifle". It may eventually be included in the "assault weapons" list.

Are you sure the 10-22 is considered an assault weapon under this? I thought it is centerfire rifles?

It is already considered an assault rifle. All semi automatic rifles are now. An assault weapon is what this new bill would define.

(30) "Semiautomatic assault rifle" means any rifle which utilizes a portion of the energy of a firing cartridge to extract the fired cartridge case and chamber the next round, and which requires a separate pull of the trigger to fire each cartridge.

https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9.41.010

[Kola16]

Thank you Democrats. Thank all of you Democrats on this forum. You just banned a crap ton of our hunting guns. You really are a blessing to this nation 

[MADMAX]

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/heres-how-progressive-lawyers-using-public-nuisance-lawsuits-outlaw-guns

[JimmyHoffa]

I can already feel the crime dropping.......

[Alex4200]

I was walking by a local gun counter yesterday. The argument being made on the customer side of the counter was ….

“this bill says all semi auto weapons are now considered assault weapons. That includes all shotguns, all pistols, and all rifles.”

I do believe blurred interpretations is one of the main purposes of this bill. That makes it easier to attack 2A rights on various fronts. I also hope it makes it easier to poke holes in this bill.

[ghosthunter]

I too was near a gun counter yesterday and was talking to a fellow about the ban. 30 ft away the counter person who was processing a firearm sale , injected, “That has not passed yet”

I said it’s in the State Senate and it will pass” She acted like it was no big deal.

But what gets me is how many folks don’t even have a clue about this bill at all. Don’t even know it exists.

And the common response is, “ I have all the guns I need, won’t bother me”

Part of it is that folks are so sick of politics that they have just turned off and tuned out. I find myself doing the same. Watch nightly news maybe twice a month.

[ghosthunter]

One of the biggest threats I believe is the movement to make shootings a Public Health Issue. Trying to get Health Departments to push the agenda.