All the New Ways the Washington State Legislature Will Try to Disarm Its Citizens in 2023

Published on January 6, 2023
Duration: 11:39

In early 2023, the Washington State Legislature began pre-filing bills aimed at restricting firearm ownership. House Bills 1143 and 1144 propose a mandatory 10-day waiting period for all firearm purchases and introduce a pre-purchasing licensing requirement. This license would necessitate training covering basic safety, child safety, suicide prevention, secure storage, safe handling, state/federal laws, use of deadly force, conflict avoidance, and live-fire proficiency. House Bill 1130 seeks to redefine 'public nuisance' to significantly expand FFL liability, potentially penalizing them for clerical errors or the misuse of legal products by third parties, and restricting the sale of certain accessories.

Quick Summary

Washington State Legislature is considering new gun control measures in 2023. House Bills 1143 and 1144 propose a mandatory 10-day waiting period for all firearm purchases and a new pre-purchasing licensing requirement. This license necessitates extensive training covering safety, legal aspects, and defensive use. House Bill 1130 aims to increase FFL liability and restrict sales of certain firearm accessories.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to 2023 WA Gun Bills
  2. 01:15HB 1143 & HB 1144: Waiting Periods & Licensing
  3. 03:49Required Training for Firearm License
  4. 06:03HB 1130: FFL Liability & Public Nuisance
  5. 08:14Restricted FFL Sales: Accessories & Devices
  6. 09:44Attorney General Enforcement Powers
  7. 10:22Summary of Key Bills
  8. 10:50Legislative Session Start & Next Steps

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main changes proposed by Washington House Bills 1143 and 1144 regarding firearm purchases?

These bills aim to implement a mandatory 10-day waiting period for all firearm purchases and introduce a new requirement for a pre-purchasing license. This license would necessitate completing a comprehensive training course covering various aspects of firearm safety, legal responsibilities, and defensive use.

What kind of training is required for a firearm purchase license in Washington under the proposed bills?

The training would cover basic firearm safety, child safety and storage, suicide prevention, safe handling, state and federal firearm laws, use of deadly force for self-defense, conflict resolution, and live-fire exercises demonstrating safe handling and shooting proficiency.

How does House Bill 1130 aim to impact Firearm Industry Members (FFLs) in Washington?

HB 1130 seeks to significantly expand FFL liability by redefining 'public nuisance.' It could hold FFLs responsible for clerical errors or the illegal actions of third parties with legal products, and restrict the sale of certain accessories like those increasing rate of fire or magazine capacity.

What specific accessories could be restricted for sale by FFLs under Washington's House Bill 1130?

The bill targets accessories designed to increase a firearm's rate of fire, concealability, magazine capacity, destructive capacity, or stability and handling during repeated firing. This could include items like extended magazines or certain vertical foregrips.

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