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As a law abiding citizen of the City of Renton, i urge you to vote against this bill. Not only will it punish goodwilled, law abiding people, it will be a burden to us in the long run. Do not trample on our rights as Americans and Washingtonians to keep and bear arms, that includes so called "Assault Weapons". ALL Weapons have the capability of being used in assault. However, Law abiding Citizens are being punished constantly by Legislatures banning Guns while the criminals who DO use guns in an unlawful manner are still using them as such. I implore you to vote down this bill, and never again agree on anything that tramples our Constitutional Rights.
Essentially, this bill will not stop ill-intentioned people and criminals from obtaining "assault weapons", it will only inhibit lawful people from defending themselves.
Do gun free zones prevent a criminal from handling a weapon on site? Do places that ban firearms stop criminals from bringing them and hurting people? Entities such as SB6396 will not stop criminals from harming people. Criminals already cannot obtain weapons using a legitimate route. this bill will only prevent the sales of firearms to lawful people, not criminals.
Thank You for your time.