Let's make Washington a "right to carry" state!

[jt59]

Unfortunately, I have agree. While I would LOVE to see "Constitutional Carry" become law of the land in Washington, I don't see it happening with the legislature and the Governors seat both being controlled by the Dems.

I have queried all of my representatives (all liberals ) on this topic at-least once a year (normally near elections) and have been given pretty much the same canned response by each, every time.

Paraphrased...
"While I appreciate your input, I do not see a compelling reason to make such a drastic change to our states gun laws at this time, as the current system appears to be working well enough, and it goes much further to keeping guns out of the hands of those who should not have access to them then the open system you propose. Thank you for your input on these and other matters....blah...blah...blah..."

Or variations thereof.

Anyone get a more favorable response from their reps?

You may well be talking (asking) the wrong folks....I am sure that there must be a gun friendly legislator that would be willing to sponsor a bill on behalf of his constituents. Certainly as contentious an issue this would be for any number of groups to weigh in on in public meetings, it is the only process available for us to make a change happen. Asking liberal legislators if they think this is a good idea, isn't how to go about it.

If there is a "grass roots" effort to push this idea forward, it will take a lot of effort. You find a sponsor in the house, see if he can get a few folks to sign on (best to get both D and R's to present as a non-partisan proposal), a companion bill will have to be raised in the Senate and, in both houses it will go through at least two committee's before going to the Rules Committee in both houses to be called up for a vote. You don't need everyone on board, just a majority....

The intiative will take a minimum of 3-5 years to accomplish if well organized....It needs a champion and sheep(le) herder and I am not sure that this can be done amongst a group like us on this board.

 

[amlevin]

Right now I think the Legislature will be using their time to figure out how to make 5 Billions dollars magically appear without further P!$$!ing off the voters. If they're thinking raising taxes, they have the hurdle of the "2/3 majority vote and possibly a vote of the people, even to raise fees.

They have their "goodies" in a vise this time around and their focus is on money. Might not be a bad time to toss some "crumbs on the water" and see who rises to the "bait" but don't look for much else this session but "hand wringing" on how the budget will be hurting Police, Fire, Elderly, Disabled, School Children, Poor, etc.

 

[emtechnik]

How have your representatives responded on this issue? Am I seeing right that you are in District 5? If so, all three are Republican and I would think would be a bit more open to this idea.

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/DistrictFinder/Default.aspx

I haven't had the opportunity to spend the time in front of the computer yet to write a well thought out and compelling message yet. I should have time tomorrow, and you can be sure that I'll copy/paste their response ASAP!

 

[sudden valley gunner]

Let's think about your incident for a minute. You told them who you were and they DEMANDED ID saying they didn't believe you / know you while intimidating you with 4 officers to do so. You were compelled to give it though were not legally compelled to do so just for simply OC. do you feel they would've TAKEN it if you didn't comply with their unlawful order?

Did we get a copy of the Police reports? On Tom's incident? Wonder how they compare to the recordings......hehehehe

 

[Deleted_User]

Did we get a copy of the Police reports? On Tom's incident? Wonder how they compare to the recordings......hehehehe

Yes, Someone did an FOIA request but it wasn't posted to the forum. It is around though

 

[tombrewster421]

Did we get a copy of the Police reports? On Tom's incident? Wonder how they compare to the recordings......hehehehe

The only info we got was the original dispatch call on CD wherein the officer stated that I was not a threat but needed assistence anyway. As far as I know, nothing else was received.

 

[Deleted_User]

The only info we got was the original dispatch call on CD wherein the officer stated that I was not a threat but needed assistence anyway. As far as I know, nothing else was received.

I retract my statement and stand corrected. I was under the impression there was one. My bad! I guess the question is then, why were you ID'd if you... nvm, we'd be going in circles. At least we all agree

 

[BigDave]

Did we get a copy of the Police reports? On Tom's incident? Wonder how they compare to the recordings......hehehehe

Reference some of your incidents and maybe someone would do a FOIA and get the police reports to see how they match up..... lololololololol

 

[sudden valley gunner]

The only info we got was the original dispatch call on CD wherein the officer stated that I was not a threat but needed assistence anyway. As far as I know, nothing else was received.

You can demand the officer reports. I did, of course they were written well after the fact. But you have to be persistent and name the specific officers involved in your demand.