The Washington State Department of Licensing reported Tuesday afternoon that the state has passed the 590,000 mark for active concealed pistol licenses, indicating continued growth in the number of legally-armed citizens. This comes just one week before a bitterly-contested legislative race that could change the balance of power in the state capitol is decided. Anti-gunners […]
9th Circuit Rejects I-594 Lawsuit, But after Law Amended
A U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals panel on Thursday rejected a lawsuit challenging Washington State’s Initiative 594 requiring so-called “universal background checks,” but the ruling came only after the State Legislature had amended provisions in the law about when such checks are required. That fact was specifically noted in the four-page decision, which […]
Gun Control Backer’s Group Sponsored Gun Control Poll
A new poll showing that a majority of likely 2018 Washington State voters, including more than half of gun owner households, believe elected officials should do more to “help stop gun violence” was sponsored by a “progressive advocacy organization” founded by the same man who bankrolled a Seattle-based gun control campaign three years ago. The […]
Homicides Up in 2016, Rifles Still Account for Fraction of Crime
New FBI crime data for 2016 shows once again that rifles of any kind, such as this bolt-action model, are used in a fraction of homicides nationwide. (Dave Workman) For the second straight year, violent crime has risen in the U.S., according to newly-released data from the FBI Uniform Crime Report for 2016, but the […]
GOP Stalwart Rossi Enters Key Race to Replace Retiring Reichert
With a herd of hungry Democrats having already entered the race to replace retiring Congressman Dave Reichert in Washington State’s 8th Congressional District, veteran Republican state lawmaker Dino Rossi has thrown his hat in the ring as well. This is a race that will get lots of national attention because of what is up for […]
WA Suicide Prevention Effort Official Kick Off Sunday: Aberdeen
After more than two years of quiet work involving suicide prevention specialists, gun rights advocates, health care providers and others, Washington State’s ambitious Safer Homes Suicide Awareness project officially kicks off this Sunday, Sept. 10 at Franklin Field in Aberdeen. The program begins at 9 a.m. and includes information on firearms safety, some of the […]
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