The Washington state House passed a ban on the sale of assault weapons Wednesday night--the first time a proposal to ban the sale has made it through one of the chambers of the Legislature.
The Washington state House passed a ban on the sale of assault weapons Wednesday night–the first time a proposal to ban the sale has made it through one of the chambers of the Legislature.As written, the bill prohibits the sale, manufacture, and import of assault weapons in the state.And, if you already own an assault weapon, it’s OK to keep it.Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s office says eight states have adopted similar legislation banning these weapons.
Opponents of the measure said it was inaccurate to use the term “assault weapons”, because it is not a well-defined term and is also vague.Washington House Democrats have also passed a bill that would require a 10-day waiting period when purchasing firearms. Currently, a 10-day waiting period is mandatory in Washington when purchasing a semiautomatic assault rifle.
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