Washington E.S.S.H.B. 1143 would unjustly force free citizens to buy a “Permit to Purchase a Firearm” before they could buy or transfer a firearm.
Before being granted a permit, the applicant must prove that s/he completed a required training course.
Each time a person buys a firearm, s/he must submit an application containing (among other info), the ID number of their permit to purchase, name, address, gender, race and a “…description of the firearm including the make, model, caliber and manufacturer’s number…”.
Some of the Required Training:
- Firearms and children, including secure gun storage and talking to children about gun safety
- Firearms and suicide prevention
- Secure gun storage to prevent unauthorized access and use
- Techniques for avoiding a criminal attack and how to manage a violent confrontation, including conflict resolution
- The training must be sponsored by a federal, state, county, or municipal law enforcement agency, a college or university, or nationally recognized organization.
- Training course must be certified by Washington State Patrol
Let Your Voice Be Heard!
Senate Law and Justice Committee
Watch the public hearing on March 23rd at 8:00 a.m. (https://tvw.org/video/senate-law-justice-2023031426/).
Sign in early to request a spot to testify.
Provide a written testimony.
Cast your vote against the bill.
Click the link below to participate.
https://app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Senate
Take Action Now!
Contact the Senate Law and Justice Committee now and tell them to vote “NO” on E.S.S.H.B. 1143!
List of Senate Law and Justice Committee Members
| Member Name | Phone | Email Form |
|---|---|---|
| Senator Manka Dhingra | (360) 786-7672 | |
| Senator Yasmin Trudeau | (360) 786-7652 | |
| Senator Mike Padden | (360) 786-7606 | |
| Senator Patty Kuderer | (360) 786-7694 | |
| Senator Jim McCune | (360) 786-7602 | |
| Senator Jamie Pedersen | (360) 786-7628 | |
| Senator Jesse Salomon | (360) 786-7662 | |
| Senator Nikki Torres | (360) 786-7684 | |
| Senator Javier Valdez | (360) 786-7690 | |
| Senator Keith Wagoner | (360) 786-7676 | |
| Senator Lynda Wilson | (360) 786-7632 |