All the Scary Stuff Coming Out of Olympia in 2022. (Legislative Update 3).

Published on January 19, 2022
Duration: 14:26

This video provides an expert-level legislative update from William Kirk of Washington Gun Law, detailing five significant firearm-related bills in Olympia for 2022. It covers proposed bans on 'assault weapons' and high-capacity magazines, restrictions on carry at voting and school board locations, and a ban on untraceable firearms and 80% lowers. The analysis includes specific bill numbers and their potential impacts on Washington State gun owners.

Quick Summary

William Kirk of Washington Gun Law provides an expert breakdown of 2022 Washington State firearm legislation, including SB 5217 (assault weapon ban), SSB 5078 (12-round magazine limit), HB 1618 (carry ban at voting sites), HB 1630 (firearm ban at school board meetings), and HB 1705 (80% lower/ghost gun ban).

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and legislative overview
  2. 02:04SB 5217: Assault weapon ban
  3. 05:06SSB 5078: High-capacity magazine ban
  4. 08:09HB 1618: Carry restrictions at voting sites
  5. 09:44HB 1630: Restrictions at school board meetings
  6. 11:15HB 1705: Ghost gun and 80% lower ban

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key firearm bills discussed for Washington State in 2022?

The video covers five major bills: SB 5217 (assault weapon ban), SSB 5078 (magazine capacity limit to 12 rounds), HB 1618 (carry ban at voting sites), HB 1630 (firearm ban at school board meetings), and HB 1705 (ban on 80% lowers and ghost guns).

What is the proposed magazine capacity limit in Washington State's SSB 5078?

SSB 5078 proposes limiting the capacity of newly acquired or possessed magazines to 12 rounds. Existing high-capacity magazines owned prior to the bill's enactment are generally grandfathered, though proof of ownership may be advised.

Does Washington's HB 1705 grandfather existing 80% lowers or ghost guns?

No, HB 1705, effective September 10, 2022, bans untraceable firearms and 80% lowers without a grandfather clause. Owners must have these items serialized by a licensed manufacturer (FFL).

What types of firearms does SB 5217 aim to ban in Washington?

SB 5217 targets 62 specific types of firearms classified as 'assault weapons.' This includes commonly owned semi-automatic rifles such as the AR-15, AK-47, AK-74, M16, and M4 platforms.

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