Washington State Lawmakers Resubmit Recently Failed Magazine Ban

Published on February 21, 2020
Duration: 6:31

Washington State lawmakers have reintroduced a bill, HB 2947, to ban magazines holding more than 15 rounds. This bill includes a buyback program and bypasses a previous crossover deadline by being framed as an appropriations bill. The legislation aims to restrict the manufacture, possession, sale, and transfer of these magazines, with current owners allowed to keep them but restricted in their use and transport.

Quick Summary

Washington State lawmakers have reintroduced HB 2947, a bill to ban magazines holding over 15 rounds. This bill includes a buyback program and uses an appropriations classification to bypass legislative deadlines. While current owners can keep magazines, their use and transport are heavily restricted, potentially hindering self-defense capabilities.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Sponsor Thanks
  2. 00:09Gun Pro Deals Sponsorship
  3. 00:13Guns & Gadgets Production Update
  4. 00:28Patron Support Acknowledgment
  5. 00:51Washington State Magazine Ban News
  6. 01:02Understanding 'Crossover Deadline'
  7. 01:20Legislative Games and Tactics
  8. 01:37New Bill: HB 2947 Details
  9. 01:50Magazine Buyback Program Explained
  10. 02:05Appropriations Bill Strategy
  11. 02:34HB 2947: Magazine Ban & Buyback
  12. 02:43Impact of the 15-Round Limit
  13. 02:58The Slippery Slope of Bans
  14. 03:23HB 2947 Specifics and Links
  15. 03:30Call to Action: Contact Legislators
  16. 03:53Bill's Scope: Manufacture, Possession, Sale
  17. 04:08Keeping Existing Magazines
  18. 04:17Restrictions on Use and Transport
  19. 04:50Securing Magazines for Self-Defense
  20. 05:07Trusting Government Authority
  21. 05:12Governor & AG Support for the Bill
  22. 05:19Action in Infancy vs. Later Fight
  23. 05:26Quick Update Summary
  24. 05:30Tippmann Arms & Gun Pro Deals Giveaway
  25. 05:37Sharing the Information
  26. 05:45Rowing the Boat Together
  27. 05:54Like, Subscribe, and Second Amendment News
  28. 06:03News Commentary: Good, Bad, Ugly
  29. 06:15Join Us on Guns & Gadgets
  30. 06:22Closing Remarks & Sign-off

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Washington State Bill HB 2947?

Washington State Bill HB 2947 is a proposed law that aims to ban the manufacture, possession, sale, and transfer of magazines capable of holding more than 15 rounds. It also includes a buyback program for these magazines.

How did Washington lawmakers bypass the crossover deadline for the magazine ban bill?

Lawmakers circumvented the crossover deadline by framing HB 2947 as an appropriations bill, which includes a magazine buyback program. This reclassification allows the bill to proceed without meeting the original deadline for bills to move between legislative chambers.

What are the restrictions on magazines over 15 rounds under HB 2947?

If HB 2947 passes, individuals can keep magazines they already own that exceed 15 rounds. However, these magazines cannot be brought out of the home except for transport to a licensed range or for hunting. They must also be unloaded and secured separately during transport.

Why is the magazine buyback program significant in HB 2947?

The magazine buyback program is a key component of HB 2947, allowing the state to purchase magazines from citizens. Its inclusion is a legislative tactic to reclassify the bill as an appropriations measure, enabling it to bypass procedural deadlines that previously halted its progress.

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