Whitney
Regular Member
Posted below is my local representative take on the dualing initiatives. Note the "in-vouge" vernacular, this is what we are up against.
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Dear Whitney,
Thank you for sharing your concern regarding gun control.
As legislators it is our top priority to protect our citizens from gun violence. I encourage background checks for all gun sales in Washington.
Current law in Washington allows the open carry of firearms. No permits or licenses are required to buy or possess a firearm. While machine guns are prohibited, possessing an assault weapon is legal.
One issue that would be addressed with this initiative is the “gun show” loophole. Around 40% of gun sales are through private sales. With I-594, all sales of firearms would require background checks. This would be another road block to prevent people who are mentally ill or are criminals, from obtaining firearms at gun shows and other unlicensed sellers.
Supporting I-594, requiring state-wide background checks, would be a step in the right direction; ensuring the safety of all citizens in Washington from gun violence.
Thank you again for voicing your concern.
Sherry
Representative Sherry V. Appleton
Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs (Chair)
23[SUP]rd[/SUP] Legislative District, Pos. 1
P. O. Box 40600
Leg. 132F
Olympia, WA 98504-0600
(360) 786-7934
sherry.appleton@leg.wa.gov
Legislative Aide: Lisa Hardy
Lisa.hardy@leg.wa.gov
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~Whitney
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Dear Whitney,
Thank you for sharing your concern regarding gun control.
As legislators it is our top priority to protect our citizens from gun violence. I encourage background checks for all gun sales in Washington.
Current law in Washington allows the open carry of firearms. No permits or licenses are required to buy or possess a firearm. While machine guns are prohibited, possessing an assault weapon is legal.
One issue that would be addressed with this initiative is the “gun show” loophole. Around 40% of gun sales are through private sales. With I-594, all sales of firearms would require background checks. This would be another road block to prevent people who are mentally ill or are criminals, from obtaining firearms at gun shows and other unlicensed sellers.
Supporting I-594, requiring state-wide background checks, would be a step in the right direction; ensuring the safety of all citizens in Washington from gun violence.
Thank you again for voicing your concern.
Sherry
Representative Sherry V. Appleton
Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs (Chair)
23[SUP]rd[/SUP] Legislative District, Pos. 1
P. O. Box 40600
Leg. 132F
Olympia, WA 98504-0600
(360) 786-7934
sherry.appleton@leg.wa.gov
Legislative Aide: Lisa Hardy
Lisa.hardy@leg.wa.gov
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~Whitney