Sparks fly over 'NRA license plate' bill for hunter ed.

[Dave Workman]

Controversy erupts over ‘NRA’ license plate proposal
 
   The idea has been kicking around Washington State’s gun rights landscape for a few weeks, but now that a bill has been introduced to create an “NRA license plate” with funds going to hunter education, the battle lines are drawn and the gloves are definitely off.
 
http://www.examiner.com/gun-rights-in-seattle/controversy-erupts-over-nra-license-plate-proposal
 

[Special T]

There are 2 reasons i would not buy one of those plates.
1 i don't want to single my self out so that  some clown will vandelize my rig.
2 I think by providing ANY addtition funds to the state it prevents them from making hard decisions to prioritize spending. I give my time and $$$ to causes that i think are worthy, but the state will get as littel $$$ from me as possible!

[C-Money]

Agreed. I would not want to advertise that I may be a firearm owner and increase my odds of being a victim of theft. I love the idea of raising money to eduacte people about hunting safety!

[Hawgdawg]

I am a life member of NRA and have been for 30 plus years. All hunters should be! I would not buy a plate. It's bad enough paying for normal ones!.

 

[Bob33]

There are currently 47 separate speciality plates in seven categories:

Colleges and universities
Military
Organizations
Parks and environment
Interests and hobbies
Miscellaneous
License plate emblems

Category                                 Plate Design
Colleges and universities    Central Washington University
Colleges and universities    Eastern Washington University
Colleges and universities    The Evergreen State College
Colleges and universities    Gonzaga University
Colleges and universities    University of Washington
Colleges and universities    Western Washington University
Colleges and universities    Washington State University
Military                                 Disabled American veteran
Military                                 Former prisoner of war
Military                                 Gold Star Parent
Military                                 Medal of Honor
Military                                 Military Affiliate Radio System
Military                                 Pearl Harbor survivor
Military                                 Purple Heart
Military                                 Air Force
Military                                 Army
Military                                 Coast Guard
Military                                 Marine Corps
Military                                 National Guard
Military                                 Navy
Organizations                  Law Enforcement Memorial
Organizations                  Professional firefighter
Organizations                  Volunteer firefighter
Organizations                  Helping Kids Speak
Organizations                  Lighthouse
Organizations                  Keep Kids Safe
Organizations                  We Love Our Pets
Parks and environment    Endangered wildlife: orca
Parks and environment    Washington’s wildlife: bear
Parks and environment    Washington’s wildlife: deer
Parks and environment    Washington’s wildlife: elk
Parks and environment    Wild on Washington: eagle
Parks and environment    Washington national parks
Parks and environment    Washington State Parks and Recreation
Interests and hobbies    Amateur radio operator (HAM)
Interests and hobbies    Music Matters
Interests and hobbies    Share the Road
Interests and hobbies    Ski and Ride
Interests and hobbies    Stadium
Interests and hobbies    Square dancer
Miscellaneous                  Rideshare
Miscellaneous                  Disabled parking
Miscellaneous                  Collector vehicle
Miscellaneous                  Horseless carriage
Miscellaneous                  Restored vehicle
Miscellaneous                  Personalized
License plate emblems          Veteran’s remembrance

[netcoyote]

I'm an NRA life member also and would not buy one of these plates, or any of the other vanity plates. If I want to support a cause with a donation, I write a check directly to that organization.  I don't need a government bureaucracy to help distribute my money. 

[Wenatcheejay]

It is not if I would or would not buy a plate. I am not so sure that our Gov. would not transfer the money to one of her pet programs anyway. What is amazing to me is the number of groups/people who do not want the plate to be allowed to be offered. It amazes be how "it's all about me" our groups are. It is not always about us. It is our about our right should we choose to exercise it. Maybe we deserve to loose our battles? 

This was/is an offer as a way to raise money for the kids. Why oppose it? I agree with not supporting our State Government. And I agree with donating money to our causes directly. But, if it were to be offered I don't see the wrong in it. How is it so different than the NRA decals I see on trucks all the time? Or the, "She is not my Governer" or, "Obummer sucks." All those invite conflict but they are safe compared to a plate? 

[hillbillyhunting]

-Two quotes from the article to try and voice my opinion on the matter. 

"The car license plate is pure agenda politics and has nothing to do with gun safety"

I agree with this first one for the most part... this is more of a political gain for the NRA than anything else which I would say is good.  Especially when the opposition is relating these plates to a hypothetical KKK or anti-abortion plate.  Absolutely ridiculous.... racism and abortion are not in the constitution!

"Sickening and insane. What's next, KKK plates? Anti-abortion plates, pro-alcohol plates?"

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[saylean]

I've bought a few of the bear plates for my rigs, even had a few "thank you's" sent my way by WDFW people cause of it out in the field. I would more than likely buy (if I was going to buy another vanity plate) one of the NRA plates. Thats just me. Anything to get under the collar of all the anti gunners that live around me.

Oh, and yes I am a member of the NRA.

[stuckalot]

It is not if I would or would not buy a plate. I am not so sure that our Gov. would not transfer the money to one of her pet programs anyway. What is amazing to me is the number of groups/people who do not want the plate to be allowed to be offered. It amazes be how "it's all about me" our groups are. It is not always about us. It is our about our right should we choose to exercise it. Maybe we deserve to loose our battles? 

This was/is an offer as a way to raise money for the kids. Why oppose it? I agree with not supporting our State Government. And I agree with donating money to our causes directly. But, if it were to be offered I don't see the wrong in it. How is it so different than the NRA decals I see on trucks all the time? Or the, "She is not my Governer" or, "Obummer sucks." All those invite conflict but they are safe compared to a plate? 

[Bigshooter]

Agreed. I would not want to advertise that I may be a firearm owner and increase my odds of being a victim of theft. I love the idea of raising money to eduacte people about hunting safety!

I think that advertising that you are a firearm owner would lower your odds of being a victim of theft.

[Elkaholic daWg]

Washington: Three Firearm-Related
Measures Move Forward

On February 13, House Bill 1508, legislation relating to shooting ranges, was amended and passed in the state House by a 93 to 5 vote.  Yesterday, House Bill 2471, a background check reform bill, passed in the state House by a 96 to 2 vote.  Additionally, Senate Bill 6123, an NRA special license plate bill, passed in the state Senate yesterday by a 36 to 13 vote.

Introduced by state Representatives Dean Takko (D-19), Tim Probst (D-17) and Kevin Van De Wege (D-24), House Bill 1508 would have originally ensured that existing shooting ranges were broadly protected against civil liability and criminal charges related to noise pollution.  However, this bill was amended and significantly weakened in the state House Judiciary Committee, leaving it as a measure that would no longer provide an adequate level of protection for shooting ranges.

HB 1508 was amended on the state House floor.  The NRA is in the process of analyzing the adopted amendment to determine whether adequate provisions have been restored, or if there is more work to be done in the state Senate.  We will keep you informed on this issue.

On a positive note, we were able fight off amendments aimed at weakening House Bill 2471, so it passed the state House in its original form and now goes to the state Senate for its consideration.  Sponsored by seven state Representatives, HB 2471 would exempt CPL holders, whose licenses were issued on or after July 22, 2011, from having to undergo any sort of background check when purchasing a pistol.  Additionally, this bill would require only the FBI National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) check for CPL holders whose permits were issued prior to July 22, 2011.

Lastly, Senate Bill 6123, sponsored by nineteen state Senators, would create a special NRA license plate, with revenue going to fund firearm safety and education as part of the hunter education training program.  SB 6123 now goes to the state House for its consideration.

We will communicate with you again in the near future and give you direction to contact your state legislators when it is timely and appropriate.  Thank you for your continued vigilance!

This alert is posted to http://www.nraila.org/legislation/state-legislation/2012/02/washington-three-firearm-related-measures-move-forward.aspx?s=&st=&ps=