Post by: Dave Workman on January 10, 2012, 08:25:27 AM
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
Post by: Special T on January 10, 2012, 10:42:39 AM
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!
Post by: C-Money on January 10, 2012, 10:46:46 AM
Post by: Hawgdawg on January 10, 2012, 11:04:06 AM
Post by: Bob33 on January 10, 2012, 11:16:15 AM
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Post by: netcoyote on January 10, 2012, 11:20:18 AM
Post by: Wenatcheejay on January 11, 2012, 10:48:25 AM
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? :dunno:
Post by: hillbillyhunting on January 11, 2012, 11:03:44 AM
"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! :twocents:
"Sickening and insane. What's next, KKK plates? Anti-abortion plates, pro-alcohol plates?"
Continue reading on Examiner.com Controversy erupts over ‘NRA’ license plate proposal - Seattle gun rights | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/gun-rights-in-seattle/controversy-erupts-over-nra-license-plate-proposal#ixzz1jB4dLuaY
Post by: saylean on January 11, 2012, 11:04:59 AM
Oh, and yes I am a member of the NRA.
Post by: stuckalot on January 11, 2012, 11:34:01 AM
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? :dunno::yeah:
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? :dunno:
Post by: Bigshooter on January 11, 2012, 05:30:32 PM
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.
Post by: Elkaholic daWg on February 15, 2012, 10:08:27 AM
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=