Post by: Huntbear on January 27, 2013, 12:17:48 PM
http://www.examiner.com/article/washington-state-prepares-gun-control-nullification-bill?cid=PROD-redesign-right-next (http://www.examiner.com/article/washington-state-prepares-gun-control-nullification-bill?cid=PROD-redesign-right-next)
As the call for more gun control continues, governors, lawmakers, sheriffs, and citizens across the country are taking a stand.
After the tragic Sandy Hook shooting, gun control advocates immediately jumped on the opportunity to dust off old gun control legislation, specifically advocating for a ban on "assault weapons."
Even though the FBI's own crime statistics show that more people are killed by blunt objects like hammers, than so called "assault rifles," the call to ban rifles from 99.9% of law abiding responsible gun owners, due to the action of a few, still remains.
Attorney General Eric Holder, most famous for shipping guns to drug cartels to undermine the second amendment as admitted by documents leaked to CBS News, is now pushing gun control proposals in the wake of President Obama's announcement on 23 Executive actions. Senator Diane Feinstein, well know for her anti-gun stance, has released a list of 157 rifles, handguns and shotguns that will be banned if her legislation passes Congress.
Over 90 Sheriffs have now come forward to say that they will uphold the Constitution and not enforce any new gun bans or measures. In Mississippi, Gov. Phil Bryant urged state lawmakers to immediately pass legislation that would make any unconstitutional order by the President illegal to enforce in Mississippi. A Texas lawmaker has taken it a step further, attempting to introduce legislation that would have federal officials arrested if they attempt to enforce new gun laws in the state. South Carolina, Tennessee and Indiana are drafting similar legislation as well.
Now in Washington State, Representatives have introduced HB 1371, The Washington State Firearms Freedom Act.
"Any federal law, rule, regulation, or order created or effective on or after January 1, 2013, shall be unenforceable within the borders of Washington if the law, rule, regulation, or order attempts to: (a) Ban or restrict ownership of a semiautomatic firearm or any magazine of a firearm; or (b) Require any firearm, magazine, or other firearm accessory to be registered in any manner," the bill reads.
The bill leaves no important 2nd amendment right unchecked. "During the continuance of any state of emergency, neither the governor nor any governmental entity or political subdivision of the state shall impose any restriction on the possession, transfer, sale, transport, storage, display, or use of firearms or ammunition that is otherwise authorized or guaranteed by law," pg 7 reads.
Just 12 days ago I took my oath of office to uphold the US and Washington State Constitutions. Both are clear, the right to bear arms "shall not be impaired" or "infringed". We have already seen action at the Federal level to limit or control firearms contrary to the US Constitution. The Firearms Freedom Act simply upholds our constitutionally guaranteed rights," said Rep. David Taylor, the primary sponsor of the bill.
2nd amendment supporters are encouraged to contact Washington State Representatives and ask them to sponsor and support the bill.
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rosters/Members.aspx?Chamber=H (http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rosters/Members.aspx?Chamber=H)
Post by: bigtex on January 27, 2013, 12:50:07 PM
Post by: Sitka_Blacktail on January 27, 2013, 01:00:07 PM
And the homicide rate has dropped 15% since Obama has been in office......... Hmmmmmm........ and during that time more guns have been sold in America than any other 4 year period in US history. Isn't that supposed to mean the homicide rate went up? That's what the gun banners will tell you.
Post by: Elkaholic daWg on January 27, 2013, 01:05:03 PM
Good to see our Dan Kristiansen is a sponsor!
Post by: bearpaw on January 27, 2013, 01:35:22 PM
Sponsor Representatives: Taylor, Overstreet, Shea, Short, Pike, Scott, Schmick, Crouse, Condotta, Kristiansen
Has been referred to Judiciary Committee
Judiciary Committee Members
Pedersen, Jamie (D) Chair
(360) 786-7826
Hansen, Drew (D) Vice Chair
(360) 786-7842
Rodne, Jay (R) *
(360) 786-7852
O'Ban, Steve (R) **
(360) 786-7890
Goodman, Roger (D)
(360) 786-7878
Hope, Mike (R)
(360) 786-7892
Jinkins, Laurie (D)
(360) 786-7930
Kirby, Steve (D)
(360) 786-7996
Klippert, Brad (R)
(360) 786-7882
Nealey, Terry (R)
(360) 786-7828
Orwall, Tina (D)
(360) 786-7834
Roberts, Mary Helen (D)
(360) 786-7950
Shea, Matt (R)
(360) 786-7984
(copy and past email list, sponsors included)
drew.hansen@leg.wa.gov; jay.rodne@leg.wa.gov; steve.o'ban@leg.wa.gov; roger.goodman@leg.wa.gov; mike.hope@leg.wa.gov; laurie.jinkins@leg.wa.gov; steve.kirby@leg.wa.gov; brad.klippert@leg.wa.gov; terry.nealey@leg.wa.gov; tina.orwall@leg.wa.gov; maryhelen.roberts@leg.wa.gov; matt.shea@leg.wa.gov; david.taylor@leg.wa.gov; jason.overstreet@leg.wa.gov; shelly.short@leg.wa.gov; liz.pike@leg.wa.gov; elizabeth.scott@leg.wa.gov; joe.schmick@leg.wa.gov; larry.crouse@leg.wa.gov; cary.condotta@leg.wa.gov; dan.kristiansen@leg.wa.gov
my message:
Subject: VOTE YES on HB 1371
Dear Legislator,
Please VOTE YES on HB 1371 (the gun control nullification bill). It is important for the states to protect citizens from any federal gun grabs that violate the 2nd Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America.
Best Regards,
Post by: huntrights on January 27, 2013, 07:06:37 PM
Post by: csaaphill on January 27, 2013, 09:40:17 PM
but done sent to all on that list.
Post by: longstevo on January 28, 2013, 10:38:19 AM
Dear Legislator,
As the country’s government creeps upon our Constitutional rights, I applaud Rep. Taylor and other sponsor of HB 1371. This bill will secure our 2nd Amendment within Washington State borders, even as President Obama and his anti gun friends encroach on the rest of the country.
Please support the Constitution like you swore to do and take the steps needed to secure our American freedom and support HB 1371.
Post by: hillbillyplumber on January 28, 2013, 11:42:19 AM
Dear Mitch,
Thanks for contacting my office regarding the important protection of our Washington State Constitution and specifically our second amendment rights. Be assured, as your State Representative, I will be watchful for and strongly oppose any pieces of legislation that may be introduced that would infringe on any part of your second amendment rights.
Those who would introduce such a bill are not interested in curbing violence, but taking advantage of the violent behavior of deranged individuals in order to disarm law abiding Americans. I will stand with my colleagues in the House to protect our Constitution.
Sincerely,
Liz
Liz Pike
Washington State Representative
18th Legislative District
(360) 786-7812
Email: liz.pike@leg.wa.gov
Post by: pianoman9701 on January 28, 2013, 11:53:56 AM
I am a voter residing in Vancouver, WA. Please support this bill and our sovereignty as a state. Our state must stand up against the federal government and its attempt at a gun grab, in direct opposition to both our state and US Constitutions. Thank you.
Post by: Bob33 on January 28, 2013, 12:15:15 PM
To my elected representatives,
I respectfully ask that you defend our second, ninth, and tenth amendments and support HB 1371.
The sovereign nature of states’ rights, and the rights of citizens guaranteed under the second amendment should not be jeopardized by current federal efforts to further restrict gun ownership.
Thank you.
Please vote YES on HB 1371.
Sincerely,
Post by: westsideoutdoorsman on January 28, 2013, 12:50:12 PM
I am a voting constituent living in Renton, and am very worried about the attack happening on the Constitution. As the country’s government creeps upon our Constitutional rights, I applaud Rep. Taylor and the other sponsors of HB 1371. This bill will secure our 2nd Amendment within Washington State borders, and our State has always been at the forefront in the battle for civil rights, and this is a very important civil right. We have a history of blurring party lines to do what's right, to legislate responsibly, logically, and to not take our marching orders from a centrilized special interest.
I strongly feel that passing HB 1371 is in the best interest of Washington State and the Country.
In securing our Second Amendment right at the State level, you are sending a strong signil to Washington D.C. that our rights will not be infringed upon, that our federalist system does work in allowing local jurisdictions to protect against over-reaching Federal laws that would turn the cornerstones of our community into criminals, or turn the law-abiding citizen into a victim of those predisposed to criminal activities. Neither is acceptable.
Please support the Constitution like you swore to do and take the steps needed to secure our American Freedoms and support HB 1371.
Sincerely,
Your conscientious constituent,
Post by: lokidog on January 28, 2013, 12:53:18 PM
Post by: bearpaw on January 28, 2013, 12:53:37 PM
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Dale and Tara,
Representative Condotta is in full support of this bill and IN FACT he is a sponsor of the bill. I would urge you to contact the Chair and Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee and request that they hold a public hearing on House Bill 1371. This is the first step in moving this bill forward and we cannot do it without your support! Thanks again for your support.
Sincerely,
Brandt Cappell
Legislative Aide to Cary Condotta
12th District Representative
I think he is referring to Reps Pederson and Hansen?
Post by: westsideoutdoorsman on January 28, 2013, 01:09:51 PM
Here's an important reply back, sounds like we need to send more letters to two members of the judiciary committee:QuoteDale and Tara,
Representative Condotta is in full support of this bill and IN FACT he is a sponsor of the bill. I would urge you to contact the Chair and Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee and request that they hold a public hearing on House Bill 1371. This is the first step in moving this bill forward and we cannot do it without your support! Thanks again for your support.
Sincerely,
Brandt Cappell
Legislative Aide to Cary Condotta
12th District Representative
I think he is referring to Reps Pederson and Hansen?
http://www.leg.wa.gov/House/Committees/JUDI/Pages/MembersStaff.aspx (http://www.leg.wa.gov/House/Committees/JUDI/Pages/MembersStaff.aspx)
I think you're right.
I did write a blanket email to your list earlier, will be writing personalized emails to both Representatives Pederson and Hansen.
Post by: pianoman9701 on January 28, 2013, 01:23:48 PM
Dear John,
Thanks for contacting my office regarding the important protection of our Washington State Constitution and specifically our second amendment rights. Be assured, as your State Representative, I will be watchful for and strongly oppose any pieces of legislation that may be introduced that would infringe on any part of your second amendment rights.
Those who would introduce such a bill are not interested in curbing violence, but taking advantage of the violent behavior of deranged individuals in order to disarm law abiding Americans. I will stand with my colleagues in the House to protect our Constitution.
Sincerely,
Liz
Liz Pike
Washington State Representative
18th Legislative District
(360) 786-7812
Email: liz.pike@leg.wa.gov
Post by: Sitka_Blacktail on January 28, 2013, 04:54:43 PM
Response from Liz Pike. I think I like her even though it appears no one read the email I sent!
Dear John,
Thanks for contacting my office regarding the important protection of our Washington State Constitution and specifically our second amendment rights. Be assured, as your State Representative, I will be watchful for and strongly oppose any pieces of legislation that may be introduced that would infringe on any part of your second amendment rights.
Those who would introduce such a bill are not interested in curbing violence, but taking advantage of the violent behavior of deranged individuals in order to disarm law abiding Americans. I will stand with my colleagues in the House to protect our Constitution.
Sincerely,
Liz
Liz Pike
Washington State Representative
18th Legislative District
(360) 786-7812
Email: liz.pike@leg.wa.gov
I want your Rep.
Post by: csaaphill on January 28, 2013, 05:04:24 PM
Count on it.
I'm the second co-sponsor on this bill.
Persevero,
Thanks for contacting my office regarding the important protection of our Washington State Constitution and specifically our second amendment rights. Be assured, as your State Representative, I will be watchful for and strongly oppose any pieces of legislation that may be introduced that would infringe on any part of your second amendment rights.
Those who would introduce such a bill are not interested in curbing violence, but taking advantage of the violent behavior of deranged individuals in order to disarm law abiding Americans. I will stand with my colleagues in the House to protect our Constitution.
Thanks for the email. As a co-sponsor and co-author of the bill I wholeheartedly support it. As you may already know, in 2008, I attracted attention from all over the United States by sponsoring HJM 4008 that acknowledged that states can protect its citizens from federal legislation that violates the U.S. Constitution or our WA State Constitution using the principle of nullification. During the last four years, I have worked to refine this legislation and to share this freedom agenda with as many as possible. (see "Freedom Agenda WA" on Facebook)
I am aware that there could be a slew of gun control bills coming and he is prepared to argue against them on the floor of the House. I am depending upon the informed citizenry, however, to let the body of the Legislature know how they feel about gun control and, hopefully, be available to testify at committee hearings. It was just a couple weeks ago that a Democrat legislator withdrew a gun control bill after receiving a blizzard of messages of objection from concerned citizens.
Thank you very much for your letter and please consider receiving my regular updates while the Legislature is in session (see below). You can also follow me by checking in on his legislative web site at: http://www.leg.wa.gov/house/representatives/Pages/shea.aspx (http://www.leg.wa.gov/house/representatives/Pages/shea.aspx) .
Post by: huntrights on January 28, 2013, 09:57:56 PM
Please get your family, friends and colleagues to write in support of this Bill.
Pass this on.
Post by: lokidog on January 31, 2013, 01:25:00 PM
Dear Rep. Lytton,
Thank you for the reply. I believe that mental health access should be the primary concern of State and Federal politicians rather than gun control. If you look at the cities with the most gun violence, two stand out, Chicago and WA DC, both of these cities have extensive, and possibly some of the most strict gun control in the country. Has it worked in these cities? I would hazard a "No" would be the appropriate answer.
While tragedies at places like Sandy Hook are deplorable, these instances almost all have two similarities, the guns were not obtained at gun shows or from private sales (they were stolen, currently illegal to do in our country) and these shooting were done in "gun-free" zones, where obviously, only the criminal will have guns since it is, again, already against the law for them to be there with a gun. So, I ask you, is the solution more gun control? Or, is it enforcing the existing laws, applying appropriate penalties, getting obviously troubled people the help they need, and allowing law-abiding citizens to protect themselves AND others by exercising their 2nd amendment rights wherever they so chose to go?
Please support the Constitution of the United States (as, I believe, you swore to do) and ALL of its Amendments in the spirit in which they were written.
Thank you for your time,
Post by: tin-ear on January 31, 2013, 02:31:16 PM