It will now go to the House floor for debate. Washington state gun owners appear to be ready to take full advantage of magazine grandfathering ahead of a newly-passed ban. Its a sign of a growing crisis, California scrambles to ban ghost guns as untraceable weapons popularity soars, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. This ban means that no one in the state will be allowed to sell, buy, or. Magazine restrictions and bans, if passed, will have no tangible positive impact on public safety, and in a number of cases, states who have passed similar bills have seen negative impacts after their passage. The passing of the magazine ban on the table is clearly in direct conflict with the Washington Constitution, and it is alarming that it was brought to the table at the request of the Attorney General, Bob Furgeson, who is supposed to be using his position to protect the rights of Washingtonians. Washington Civil Rights Association, EAOD-14: URGENT: Hammer the Weakest House Ds RIGHT NOW! His son, Will Kramer, was injured in the 2016 shooting in which three others were killed. It would be a profound act of political cowardice for the House to decline to give this bill an up or down vote, Cornell said during the Feb. 16 hearing. If passed, the inevitable lawsuit that would follow would be funded by the citizens of this state, and also defended by the Attorney General who has a conflict of interest in the case using the same citizens money. Paul Kramer similarly isnt sure that the high-capacity magazine ban would have stopped his son from being shot at a house party in Mukilteo in 2016. Table 2 . In recent years, Washington state voters have approved several gun-safety measures through a vote of the people. It's easy to be accused of fearmongering regarding crime, but Seattle residents might have good reason to be concerned for their safety. Come one, come all! Todays vote marks the first time a limit on magazine capacity has passed a chamber of the Washington Legislature. Receive important and timely information in defense of your second amendment rights. Our gun rights belong to us and if we let them have them , we are finished as a Democracy and a Sovereign Country . Also requires the safe and secure storage of magazines grandfathered in by being possessed before the effective date of this legislation. All Rights Reserved. The bill now goes to Governor Jay Inslee, who will sign it with glee. Annual Deaths per Billion Population, No. Emily Cantrell doesnt want what happened to her in Las Vegas to happen to anyone in her home state of Washington. Last night, the Washington Senate passed an amended version of extreme magazine ban legislation limiting ammunition magazines to 10 rounds, Senate Bill 5078, by a 28 to 20 vote. Is it a Lasting Resurgence, or a Policy in its Death Throes? A father used a ghost gun to kill his three daughters. Senate Bill 5078, is a measure that will ban the manufacture, possession, sale, transfer, etc. Washington Civil Rights Association, EAOD-11: Take this to your gun shop: Help demand NO vote on 1630, 1705, 5078 Washington Civil Rights Association. Late last night, the Washington State House passed a "high capacity" magazine ban bill. However, you must be able to prove that you owned these magazines prior to the ban. The bill also failed to pass last year. The "Gun Insurance" Scam, an Unconstitutional and Pro-Criminal Proposal that has been advanced in San Jose, CA, as a 2022 California bill (SB 505) that died for lack of votes, and now as SB 8, the new attempt of CA Legislature to pass a bill that would require insurance for you to exercise a right. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images). Chief District Judge David G. Estudillao has scheduled the trial to start over a year from now in December 2023. Sellers of those magazines are more than willing to help. Ive been a long supporter of making sure we dont have military equipment on our streets, including these high-capacity magazines which have only one purpose and thats warfare, he said on Monday. Several gun owners and the NRA's New York affiliate challenged New York City laws concerning handgun ownership and and they contend the city's gun license laws are overly restrictive and potentially unconstitutional. The bill . New Mexico: Significant Action Expected on Gun Control Bills in Santa Fe on Monday! Late last night, the Washington State House passed a "high capacity" magazine ban bill. Also requires safe and secure storage for assault weapons grandfathered in. Gun safety advocates praised the new law, claiming such magazines are often used in mass shootings and are only intended to kill as many people as possible. There are currently nine states that restrict so-called high-capacity magazines: CA, CO, HI, MD, MA, NJ, NY, and VT. First reading, referred to Law & Justice. 6:42 pm. When consulting the 1828 edition of Websters Dictionary, we find two possible definitions: These definitions make clear that weakening or the diminishing of an individuals right to keep and bear arms in the State of Washington is a violation of the Constitution. Additionally, any person convicted would have their concealed pistol license revoked for three years. By Dan Zimmerman via TTAG and republished with permission. That also includes making and distributing the product. More than five years ago, I stood with the parents of shooting victims, legislators, mayors, police chiefs and representatives from faith communities to say enough is enough and proposed banning the sale of high capacity magazines in Washington state., AG Ferguson releases statement on the passage of legislation to ban the sale of high-capacity magazines, which he has proposed as Attorney General Request legislation every year starting in 2016. (David Ryder for Crosscut). While that difference may not seem significant, when analyzing whether a magazine capacity limit law in Washington State would positively impact public safety using the comparable State of Colorado, the conclusion is clear. The FPC is filing a lawsuit. Senate Bill 5078prohibits the sale, attempted sale and distribution of high-capacity magazines. What Is The Second Amendment And How Is It Defined. One could surmise that this lack of protection contributed to these laws not being struck down. He is a recent graduate of Metropolitan State University of Denver where he studied political science and economics. Let us know what topics you would be interested: 203 Performance on Demand Milspec Mojo. Law enforcement is exempt from the restrictions, as are any security personnel hired at a location. (David Ryder for Crosscut). Monday . 11250 Waples Mill Rd. Last night, SB5078 passed the house here in Washington effectively banning the purchase and sale of magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition, the company wrote. You wouldnt know it by watching the news or listening to the haters. Will WA ban high-capacity gun magazines in 2022? Looking specifically at lethality, in Colorado the 19 people were killed across 4 mass shootings for an average deaths per mass shooting of 4.75 compared to Washington where the 10 people were killed in 2 mass shootings for an average deaths per mass shooting of 5.00, almost identical to Colorado. There are currently nine states that restrict so-called high-capacity . OFFICE HOURS: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday Closed Weekends & State Holidays, Washington's Attorneys General - Past and Present, Submitting Your Motor Home Request for Arbitration, Homicide Investigation Tracking System (HITS), Combating Dark Money/Campaign Finance Unit, Student Loans/Debt Adjustment and Collection, Professional Coordination & Communication Work Group, File a Manufactured Housing Dispute Resolution Request Online, Benefits & Protections for Veterans & Military Personnel, Keep Washington Working Act FAQ for Law Enforcement. States with LCM bans: 69.2. Included in that hearing is House Bill 2241, which would ban both high-capacity magazines and assault-style rifles for those who do not own them by the proposal's effective date. Washington governor Jay Inslee has signed a package of bills tightening the state's gun laws, including a measure that bans the manufacture, distribution and sale of firearm magazines that hold. For those unaware, in 1871 a 20-round box magazine was introduced for the Gatling gun, the following year drum magazines were introduced that had typical capacities of 240 rounds, although some examples could hold up to 400 rounds of ammunition. While both legislative houses are controlled by Democrats, the Senate is generally considered the more conservative of the two chambers. (David Ryder for Crosscut). BY NICK BOWMAN Former MyNorthwest.com Editor Gun safety advocates scored a series of victories during Washington's 2022 legislative session, ranging from long-sought restrictions on. WA's government transparency committee is ready to call it quits, At Seattle Opera, A Thousand Splendid Suns burns brightly, Seattle's Third Avenue Project takes a new approach to old problems, Planting the seeds for Washington's forest restoration efforts. Weve outgrown this airport: Is solution to Sea-Tacs struggles with long lines on the way? With the states power needs expected to double, it will have to import wind and solar to meet the demand. No one should be prevented from accessing their government due to fear of armed intimidation, said representative Tana Senn, the bills sponsor. A high-capacity magazine was used in both that shooting and a shooting in September 2016 at the Cascade Mall in Burlington, Washington, that claimed the lives of five people, according to. He pointed to appellate history with other states with bans, including California, where the ninth circuit court of appeals overturned a ruling by two of its judges and upheld Californias law in November. He previously interned with the Second Amendment Policy Center at the Independence Institute, a Denver-based think tank. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 9:30 AM. If it doesnt come upfor a vote in the House by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 4, it will likely be dead for the session. Today, the House Judiciary Committee voted 17-6 to advance House Bill 543, the constitutional carry bill. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. The Bellevue-based Second Amendment Foundation. Establishes a one-year lobbying prohibition or cooling off period for elected officials, agency heads, and senior-level staff after leaving their state job. Jake Fogleman. Even if we were to ignore Heller and continue to beat the drum of only arms available at the time are protected, there is more bad news. This may not be reproduced for commercial purposes. Article 1 Section 24 of the Washington Constitution states, The right of the individual citizen to bear arms in defense of himself, or the state, shall not be impaired, but nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing individuals or corporations to organize, maintain or employ an armed body of men.. With the lack of police being able to protect the community, a 10-round magazine is insufficient for me [to defend myself] from a man who is 6 feet 2 weighing in at 250 pounds, wanting to cause harm against me or those like me, said South Seattle resident Lisa Chang, who described herself as a first-generation Korean immigrant and a 4-foot-11, lesbian minority.. Published: 11:06 PM PST March 4, 2022 Updated: 4:29 PM PST March 8, 2022 OLYMPIA, Wash. The Washington state House passed a ban on the sale of high-capacity magazines Friday night. The Washington governor, Jay Inslee, signed a package of bills on Wednesday tightening the states gun laws, including a measure that bans the manufacture, distribution and sale of firearm magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition. WA residents may return with magazines they owned previously, but not new ones. The ban on high-capacity magazines goes into effect July 1. Follow Hanna Scott on Twitter or email her here. The high-capacity magazine ban has been introduced several times before in Washingtons Legislature and has repeatedly failed to advance. The companies encouraged gun owners to stock up before the states new ammunition magazine law is expected to go into effect this July. The law, which took effect on July 1, prohibits the sale of gun magazines with a capacity of more than 10 rounds, along with the manufacturing, distribution or import of such magazines in. Weve seen statewide magazine restrictions in nine states and they all seem to have at least one thing in common. This means that with a magazine capacity limit law Colorado has experienced a 33% higher rate of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty by a firearm than Washington has without a magazine capacity limit law. If youre retired or getting ready to retire and looking for new ways to stay active, becoming a SHIBA volunteer could be for you! With WA's 2021 population (7.7 million) WA current death rate as non LCM ban states 1. . CMP Announces Training Opportunities for 2023, Theodore Roosevelts S&W No. Had the framers of Washingtons constitution intended to limit magazine capacity or access to semi-automatic rifles, they most certainly would have made this clear at the time. Llias now contends that many gun and magazine manufacturers have altered the size of their new standard magazines due to similar laws passed in other states. If we follow the guidance of our state Constitution along with history, and legal precedence it is absolutely impossible to see how magazine bans could even be considered remotely legal. 3 Revolver Sells at Auction, Taylors & Company Tactical 1911: 10mm Goodness, Glock Updates Glock 21 to Gen5 MOS Pistol, American Tactical Introduces Black Creek Labs Rifles. By subscribing, you agree to receive occasional membership emails from Crosscut/Cascade Public Media. Magazine restrictions and bans, if passed, will have no tangible positive impact on public safety, and in a number of cases, states who have passed similar bills have seen negative impacts after their passage. When that gun jammed, the gunman used a pistol instead, killing Sam and wounding three others. We rely on donations from readers like you to sustain Crosscut's in-depth reporting on issues critical to the PNW. During that same period of time Washington has had 6 law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty by a firearm. Opponents also question whether the ban would be all that effective, with some detractors saying experienced shooters can reload so quickly that limiting the size of magazines wont make much of a difference. The capitol was closed to the public for several hours before and after the bill signing. Nine other states and Washington. Now, more than ever, NRA Members and Second Amendment supporters need to contact their Representative in opposition to this measure. This will address the fact that the caseloads of Assistant Attorneys General who handle cases involving abused and neglected children are more than 50 percent above the maximum recommended by the American Bar Association. International & United Nations Gun Control, Micro-Stamping | Ballistic "Fingerprinting", Second Amendment & Right to Keep and Bear Arms, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. 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At least, thats what acommercialtouting Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot and her campaign for reelection Whats in your wallet? This includes conversion kits or parts from which any such magazine may be assembled. A federal judge in Seattle has scheduled a trial in the legal challenge to Washington States new ban on high-capacity magazines for late 2023. Justices asked lawyers to explore hypothetical scenarios. Seattles housing market has cooled: is now the time to buy? And last year, lawmakers approved a ban on openly carrying guns and other weapons at the Washington state capitol, part of the capitol campus and public protests statewide. States who passed magazine bans and notes about their Constitutions are: Washington is different from these other states in that the state Constitution is stronger and clearer. Lasting Resurgence, or EAOD-14: URGENT: Hammer the Weakest House Ds RIGHT now you would be:... 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