Bill banning assault weapons passes Washington state House
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A bill that would ban assault weapons in Washington state passed the House on Wednesday night.
HB 1240 would prohibit the manufacture, importation, distribution, sale, or offer for sale of any assault weapon in the state. The term assault weapon characterizes all of the following types of weapons below in the language of the bill.
semiautomatic rifles with an overall length of less than 30 inches; semiautomatic centerfire rifles that have the capacity to accept a detachable magazine and have one or more additional features listed in the bill;
semiautomatic centerfire rifles with a fixed magazine with the capacity to accept more than 10 rounds;
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Bill moves forward requiring safety course to buy a gun in Washington
OLYMPIA — Potential gun buyers would face new restrictions and a longer waiting period under a bill passed by a sharply divided state House late Tuesday night.
House Bill 1143 would require a person provide proof they completed a “recognized firearms safety training program” within the past five years before they could make a purchase. These programs must include discussion of subjects such as safe handling and secure storage of guns. Law enforcement officers and active-duty military members are exempt from having to complete the training.
A person also must undergo a background check conducted by the Washington State Patrol. And the bill imposes a 10-day waiting period to obtain a gun. The clock would start on the day a background check is requested.
Majority Democrats pushed it through on a 52-44 vote. No Republicans supported it.
https://www.heraldnet.com/news/bill-moves-forward-requiring-safety-course-to-buy-a-gun-in-washington/
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