bmg50cal
Regular Member
The measure passed 61-37 and now goes to the state Senate.
http://mynorthwest.com/174/2225491/Wash-eyes-gun-surrender-for-restraining-order
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2013&bill=1840
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&...u1MzNe&sig=AHIEtbQMAIJejSipPnwPRMhOUsf0j2ip4w
http://mynorthwest.com/174/2225491/Wash-eyes-gun-surrender-for-restraining-order
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2013&bill=1840
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&...u1MzNe&sig=AHIEtbQMAIJejSipPnwPRMhOUsf0j2ip4w
Brief Summary of Bill
Adds possession of a firearm while subject to certain protection, no-contact, and
restraining orders to the list of what constitutes unlawful possession of a firearm in
the second degree.
Requires a person subject to certain protection, no-contact, or restraining orders to
surrender their firearms, dangerous weapons, and concealed pistol license while the
order is in place.
Adds sexual assault protection orders to the list of orders qualifying for weapons
surrender.
Requires law enforcement agencies to develop policies and procedures for seizure
and return of weapons required to be surrendered.