Post by: Windwalker on February 04, 2013, 10:56:56 PM
Read the complete bill here:
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/documents/billdocs/2013-14/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1371.pdf (http://apps.leg.wa.gov/documents/billdocs/2013-14/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1371.pdf)
Post by: Elkaholic daWg on February 05, 2013, 04:11:43 AM
RE: Please oppose HB1588 - An ACT relating to Requiring Universal Background Checks
7:23 PM
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Shea, Rep. Matt
Dear James,
Thanks for sharing your concern about our Second Amendment rights. That's why Rep. Shea co-sponsored HB 1371, The Firearms Freedom Act, as part of the Freedom Agenda (see "Freedom Agenda WA" on Facebook).
A major component of the Freedom Agenda is the Washington Firearms Freedom Act. This bill, if enacted, will exempt all firearms manufactured in WA State from federal regulation and deal with anticipated new federal regulations, as well. The Washington bill will even be more robust than the much touted Wyoming bill. The history of our bill in previous sessions has been to exempt firearms manufactured in Washington that stays in Washington.
But it also, in Section 5(4) nullifies any federal law adopted after January 1, 2013 that bans or attempts registration of firearms. And finally, Section 12(4) specifically prevents any restrictions placed upon law-abiding citizens in a state of emergency. Those of us who remember the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina recall the door-to-door confiscation of firearms and the sometimes disastrous results.
The bill number is House Bill 1371 and can be accessed on your personal computer here.
Rep Shea is 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. He is 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 Rep Shea's regular updates while the Legislature is in session (see below). You can also follow Rep Shea 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) .
Warm regards,
Jim Robinson
Legislative Assistant to
Matt Shea
State Representative
4th Legislative District
(360) 786-7984
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Post by: Windwalker on February 05, 2013, 05:58:10 PM
Post by: longstevo on February 08, 2013, 01:38:14 AM
But I'm still a little confused on this. Doesn't FEDERAL law outrank STATE law? So if the federal government passes down legislation, isn't it the state's duty to support it?
Like the pot argument. Washington and Colorado voted for the legalization of it, but couldn't the fed's enforce the national drug laws and overturn to the outcome of the vote? Why would this be any different?
Anyways, this bill would still have to make it through our extremely liberal government, so I don't give this much of a chance.
Post by: huntrights on February 09, 2013, 02:43:05 PM
Even if this Bill doesn't make it through, your communication to the House Judiciary Committee and your state Representatives will send a clear message.
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Please consider communicating with the House Judiciary Committee and your representatives to respectfully ask them to please support HB1371 – Washington state firearms freedom act of 2013. Feel free to copy and paste the message or write your own.
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=1371&year=2013
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/documents/billdocs/2013-14/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1371.pdf (http://apps.leg.wa.gov/documents/billdocs/2013-14/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1371.pdf)
Copy and paste House Judiciary Committee email addresses:
jamie.pedersen@leg.wa.gov; drew.hansen@leg.wa.gov; jay.rodne@leg.wa.gov; steve.oban@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
Copy and paste subject:
Please Support HB1371 – Washington state firearms freedom act of 2013
Copy and Paste message:
Dear members of the House Judiciary Committee:
I am writing today to respectfully ask that you give your support to HB1371 – Washington state firearms freedom act of 2013.
The opportunistic anti-gun/gun-control legislation flooding our legislative assemblies is riding on a wave of emotional hysteria brought on by the tragedy in Connecticut. We are experiencing an unjustified and blatant demonizing and vilification of firearms and firearm owners as a result. This translates into significant threats to our Bill of Rights.
Because of this barrage of gun-control legislation, we must have additional protections of our rights and freedoms in place. Please support HB1371.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
[Your contact information]
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Also, please consider contacting your state Senator and Representatives to respectfully ask them to support HB1371 should it make it to the House floor. You can use the same text that was used for the email to the House Judiciary Committee.
http://app.leg.wa.gov/DistrictFinder/