Washington Bill Attempts to Restrict Knife Length

Spoke to the legislative aide of Sherry Appleton and she told me she has been getting many calls, emails, etc... in regards to this bill. The majority of which are against. Hunters, fishermen, divers, etc...

IMHO this aint going anywhere. Keep up the phone calls, emails and if this does get to committee storm the place like you guys did when the assault weapons ban bill came up, and make some friggin NOISE. This crap can be defeated, or even turned into something that's beneficial to all. In fact ask your reps to counter this bill with something that makes sense, like Preemption for Knives, or a Concealed Weapons Permit, instead of CPL's.

Some of these legislative clowns have no idea, except that it feels good to them.

PUSH BACK. GET THE WORD OUT.

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P.S Supposedly this bill is being requested by law enforcement. Too many people (Gangbangers) are concealing knives and the cops are scared!

XD45PlusP said:

P.S Supposedly this bill is being requested by law enforcement. Too many people (Gangbangers) are concealing knives and the cops are scared!

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Do you have a source for this? It doesn't surprise me but it would be good to know which cops are trying to trample on our freedom.

Email sent on my end.

XD45PlusP said:

......In fact ask your reps to counter this bill with something that makes sense, like Preemption for Knives, or a Concealed Weapons Permit, instead of CPL's........

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Please, no!
No "government permission slips" for knives!

Preemption would be good though.

sudden valley gunner said:

Do you have a source for this? It doesn't surprise me but it would be good to know which cops are trying to trample on our freedom.

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SVG,

The source is Sherry Appletons legislative assistant/aide. When the legislature convenes on Jan 10th the bill will be updated with "By Request" like this

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2009&bill=4220

I'm pretty sure it's these guys > https://fortress.wa.gov/cjtc/www/

and WSP

There's no other sponsors besides Appleton. Which is a good sign, but others can be added later. Write her, call her, and especially talk to your reps.
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Thanks, it's a shame when you see folks who swear to uphold the constitution back bills that restrict rights.

Here is my proposed bill to the legislator:



RCW 9.41 shall be amended by striking all sections and subsections and adding the following new sections.

9.41.001
The state of Washington hereby fully occupies and preempts the entire field of weapon regulation within the boundaries of the state. Cities, towns, and counties or other municipalities may enact only those laws and ordinances relating to weapons that are specifically authorized by 9.41.002. Local laws and ordinances that are inconsistent with, more restrictive than, or exceed the requirements of 9.41.002 shall not be enacted and are preempted and repealed, regardless of the nature of the code, charter, or home rule status of such city, town, county, or municipality.


9.41.002
Please see Article 1 Section 24 of our Our state Constitution.



Well, I can dream can't I?

END_THE_FED said:

Here is my proposed bill to the legislator:



RCW 9.41 shall be amended by striking all sections and subsections and adding the following new sections.

9.41.001
The state of Washington hereby fully occupies and preempts the entire field of weapon regulation within the boundaries of the state. Cities, towns, and counties or other municipalities may enact only those laws and ordinances relating to weapons that are specifically authorized by 9.41.002. Local laws and ordinances that are inconsistent with, more restrictive than, or exceed the requirements of 9.41.002 shall not be enacted and are preempted and repealed, regardless of the nature of the code, charter, or home rule status of such city, town, county, or municipality.


9.41.002
Please see Article 1 Section 24 of our Our state Constitution.



Well, I can dream can't I?

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That's great, but where does that leave State Law on weapons? As is currently?

Aaron1124 said:

That's great, but where does that leave State Law on weapons? As is currently?

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Forgive me, I am not sure I understand your question.

Basically The only weapons law would be state preemption and article 1 sec 24

The only weapons law in the state that I can think of that doesn't fall under 9.41 is 9.91.160 personal protection spray devices (and it also includes a preemption statute.)

I apologize. I misread what you intended. I wasn't sure if you were including Preemption with *current* statutes on weapons, or if you were talking about completely abolishing the "dangerous weapons" statutes and creating the preemption on all weapons.

M1Gunr said:

Maybe its time for a Concealed Deadly Weapons License and just lump knives, nun-chucks, throwing stars and what ever else is considered a deadly weapon.

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This could open the door for a complete re write on 9.41 and possibly require CWP for carry of any kind. Not a scenario I would welcome. Let us just attempt and succeed to defeat the bill.