William Kirk, President of Washington Gun Law, provides an expert analysis of Washington State's HB 1562, effective July 23, 2023. The law introduces significant new grounds for the revocation of firearm rights beyond existing felony and domestic violence disqualifiers. This includes expanded definitions of domestic violence offenses, convictions for stalking and cyber harassment, unlawful firearm aiming or display, animal cruelty, and multiple DUI offenses. The expert also details the process and waiting periods for restoring firearm rights, emphasizing that the law is not retroactive.
This video provides a critical update on the status of gun bills in the Washington State Legislature. William Kirk, President of Washington Gun Law, analyzes which bills are likely to pass and which are "dead." He emphasizes the importance of the current legislative session and the upcoming deadlines, urging viewers to stay informed and contact their legislators. The description also highlights resources for real-time updates, contacting elected officials, and supporting the Securite Gun Club. Specific bills are listed with links for further research.
William Kirk of Washington Gun Law provides an expert overview of the numerous gun control bills introduced in the 2023 Washington legislative session. He details specific bills concerning assault weapon bans, pre-purchasing licensing, state preemption, FFL liability, open carry, restoration of rights, voluntary waivers, and penalties for stolen firearms. Kirk emphasizes the overwhelming legislative strategy to introduce many bills, making it difficult to track, and urges viewers to engage with their legislators and stay informed.
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