I am writing today to respectfully ask that you oppose House Bill 1588 - Universal Background Checks for firearm transfers. Please consider that this bill will only affect law-abiding citizens and not criminals. Criminals do not obey the laws which already exist.

This bill mandates a $20 tax for a background check. Family members and friends would be forced to deal with licensed gun dealers or risk becoming criminals. If dealers refuse to process private transactions then legal private firearm sales would be halted. A grandfather handing down heirloom guns would in effect turn family members into criminals. I doubt that our founding fathers envisioned this type of government.

HB1588 would create a database of privately sold handguns because ALL dealer handgun deliveries are registered with the state. This bill appears to be nothing more than a scheme to create burdens for law-abiding citizens, it would be unenforceable, and this bill will be ignored by criminals just as existing firearms laws are ignored by criminals!

Please put a stop to these unconstitutional attacks on guns and law-abiding gun owners. This law will not prevent illegal sales by criminals and could in effect turn perfectly honest families and close personal friends into criminals. Please, I urge you to enforce existing firearms laws which are already being broken rugularly by criminals.

It’s been a wasted effort to contact my reps:While I am sensitive to the concerns of gun owners on many of the proposed stricter gun regulations before us this year, HB 1588 is a modest proposal that addresses the goal of keeping guns out of the hands of those who shouldn’t possess one. I voted “YES” for HB 1588 in the Judiciary Committee and will continue to support it with the hope that it eventually becomes law. You can track the progress of this legislation at http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=1588&year=2013.

I called the Second Amendment Foundation. SAF OPPOSES HB 1588 My email to 97.3-

Good morning,

This morning on Luke Burbanks show, he had a guest on that misrepresented (I believe intentionally) the Second Amendment Foundation as supporting HB 1588. Which requires background checks on private firearm sales. You can reach the Second Amendment Foundation at (425)454-7012

There is an attempt to make background checks sound like they are supported by the gun community. There is no way that HB 1588 can be enforced without requiring gun registration. We in the firearm community realize that historically gun nregistration is the first step to confiscation.Outlaws will not be effected by this legislation. This bill will do nothing to prevent crime.

Gotta put a stop to this right now, SAF neither supports or opposes 1588. SAF is a tax-exempt foundation that cannot legally lobby for or against legislation.

The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms is who Alan Gottlieb has been representing in Olympia in talks with House members about 1588.

HOWEVER...as the bill now stands, without abolishment of the pistol registry and with a last-minute exemption for law enforcement...FUGGETABOUTIT!!!!

Call the LEGISLATIVE HOTLINE at 1-800-562-6000 and leave your message for your lawmaker.

And remind them that Joe Biden doesn't vote in their district but you do.

Full court press on background checks

A confidential source in Olympia advised Examiner over the weekend that Vice President Joe Biden may be calling some wavering Democrats Monday to encourage their support for a “universal background check” bill…

It’s been a wasted effort to contact my reps:While I am sensitive to the concerns of gun owners on many of the proposed stricter gun regulations before us this year, HB 1588 is a modest proposal that addresses the goal of keeping guns out of the hands of those who shouldn’t possess one. I voted “YES” for HB 1588 in the Judiciary Committee and will continue to support it with the hope that it eventually becomes law. You can track the progress of this legislation at http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=1588&year=2013.

I appreciate that you took the time to share your concerns with me.

Sincerely,

Mary Helen Roberts21st District Representative

It's never a wasted effort. Never give up ,and don't let them beat you down! We all must stand strong and continue to put pressure on our Representatives.

“Gun control advocates have until this Wednesday, March 13, to move House Bill 1588 out of the state House of Representatives. It is imperative that you contact your state representatives NOW and urge them to oppose House Bill 1588, the so-called “universal background check” bill.

HB 1588 is sponsored by state Representative Jamie Pederson (D-43) and 37 other state representatives and, as introduced, could criminalize all private sales of firearms. There have been many alternative versions circulated in recent days and the final language is currently unknown.

It is almost certain that the language soon to be considered by the state House will require gun sellers to go through a licensed dealer or law enforcement agency when selling a firearm to a buyer who is not a concealed pistol license holder. These private transactions will involve fees, paperwork, potential delays, the possible creation of a state permit to purchase a firearm, the prospect of state taxation and the potential for records to be kept on private firearm sales.

This bill is nothing more than a regulatory scheme that would create a huge burden for law-abiding citizens, would be unenforceable and would be ignored by criminals anyway. It is truly nothing more than a precursor to Universal Firearm REGISTRATION!

House Bill 1588 has become the top priority of a new anti-gun advocacy group, the Washington Alliance for Gun Responsibility (WAGR), funded by a few misguided millionaires in Seattle seeking to erode the Second Amendment and the right to self-defense, and backed by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Vice President Joe Biden is also reportedly making telephone calls to Washington state representatives in support of HB 1588!

If you have not yet contacted your state representatives in opposition to HB 1588, it is critical that you contact them NOW! It is especially important for you to make these calls and send e-mails if you live in one of the more suburban districts in Washington. WAGR is heavily targeting these areas to put pressure on state lawmakers. To find your state representatives and their contact information, please see below. You may also contact your state representatives by calling the toll-free legislative hotline at 1-800-562-6000.”

Go to the NRA-ILA link and use the Write Your Reps tool at the bottom of the page.

Or

Call the Legislative Hotline at 1-800-562-6000.

I just called; it only takes a couple of minutes.

At this point this call will be better timed and have more impact. Tell them you adamantly OPPOSE HB1588 and all of the other gun-control legislation that has flooded our legislative assemblies; they are all nothing but opportunistic anti-gun legislation trying to take advantage of the tragedy in Connecticut.

Just called and told the person who answered the hotline that I wanted to voice my opposition to HB1588. She was very nice, wanted my name and address and phone number. She wouldn't give me any statistics on support or opposition to the bill, said that there was no way for her to know that. Very easy to call!

It’s been a wasted effort to contact my reps:While I am sensitive to the concerns of gun owners on many of the proposed stricter gun regulations before us this year, HB 1588 is a modest proposal that addresses the goal of keeping guns out of the hands of those who shouldn’t possess one. I voted “YES” for HB 1588 in the Judiciary Committee and will continue to support it with the hope that it eventually becomes law. You can track the progress of this legislation at http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=1588&year=2013.

I appreciate that you took the time to share your concerns with me.

Sincerely,

Mary Helen Roberts21st District Representative

It's never a wasted effort. Never give up ,and don't let them beat you down! We all must stand strong and continue to put pressure on our Representatives.

Thanks for your unwavering support jshunt...

I just called and it only took about 1 minute out of my life to help support the 2nd Amendment.

Done did it. I called my reps offices. One will vote for it, one won't. The Republican said that the House vote will pass along party lines and it should be defeated in the Senate. Let's hope that's true, but not wait to find out. As soon as we know the results, take action. I know my Senator Benton won't vote for it.

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"Restricting the rights of law-abiding citizens based on the actions of criminals and madmen will have no positive effect on the future acts of criminals and madmen. It will only serve to reduce individual rights and the very security of our republic." - Pianoman

Liberty = Permission granted if you have to ask it's not liberty.Tyranny= Absolute powerDaniel 2vers 44 and shall not be left to other people no more. Meaning mans Govornment will be no more.The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government – lest it come to dominate our lives and interests. – Patrick Henry

Don't want to celebrate too soon but HB 1588 appears to be DEAD And to all those who worked hard to kill it GOOD JOB

For all those LOOSER antis out there!

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"Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it." -- Tom Paine The hour is fast approaching, on which the Honor, Success and safety of our bleeding Country depends

Right on! Thanks to JSHunt and Hunter4life for being the watchdogs for us and to all of you who called your congressmen and women.

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"Restricting the rights of law-abiding citizens based on the actions of criminals and madmen will have no positive effect on the future acts of criminals and madmen. It will only serve to reduce individual rights and the very security of our republic." - Pianoman