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State Chapters => State Politics/Government => Topic started by: Free Vulcan on July 10, 2018, 10:45:50 pm
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The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA), two pro-gun rights groups, are challenging the constitutionality behind Washington State gun control Initiative 1639.
According to the Alliance for Gun Responsibility, if passed, I-1639 would:
• Raise the age someone can purchase a rifle to 21.
• Create an "enhanced background check system similar to what is used for handguns."
• Require a person to complete a firearms safety training course.
• Create a common stand for secure gun storage.
Secretary of State Kim Wyman said there have been questions about whether or not the petition's format complies with state law...
https://townhall.com/notebook/bethbaumann/2018/07/10/state-gun-control-initiative-may-be-on-november-ballot-despite-questionable-petit-n2498450