The problem was that the amendment technically restricted open carry when it comes to self-defense temporary transfers if the transferee does not have a CPL, which many open carriers do not.
UPDATE: I got in contact with an associate who works with the Representative and they told me this was not the representative's intention and they'd be taking a closer look and potentially fixing the language in the amendment.
There is a bill to reform 594. HB 1731.
http://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1731&Year=2017
One of the Amendments to it by Representative Taylor would change the self-defense section of 594 that allows for "temporary transfers" to specify that transferee may only keep the firearm on their person (outside of a home or business) if they have a valid CPL).
http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2017-18/Pdf/Amendments/House/1731-S AMH TAYL ADAM 145.pdf
Here is his proposed Amendment to 1731 that would alter 594:
Currently it reads:
Here is his office phone and email, maybe we should call/email and let him know it's not right to take away self-defense from a class of people?
http://davidtaylor.houserepublicans.wa.gov/
david.taylor@leg.wa.gov
Direct Line: (360) 786-7874
I have a call out to his office to see if he can explain this.
UPDATE: I got in contact with an associate who works with the Representative and they told me this was not the representative's intention and they'd be taking a closer look and potentially fixing the language in the amendment.
There is a bill to reform 594. HB 1731.
http://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1731&Year=2017
One of the Amendments to it by Representative Taylor would change the self-defense section of 594 that allows for "temporary transfers" to specify that transferee may only keep the firearm on their person (outside of a home or business) if they have a valid CPL).
http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2017-18/Pdf/Amendments/House/1731-S AMH TAYL ADAM 145.pdf
Here is his proposed Amendment to 1731 that would alter 594:
SHB 1731 - H AMD 84
By Representative Taylor
On page 7, line 27, after "(e)" insert "A temporary transfer of
possession of a firearm if the transferee acquires the firearm for the
purpose of self-defense, the transfer lasts only as long as necessary
for self-defense purposes, and the transferee keeps the firearm in the
transferee’s home or fixed place of business, or if the transferee
possesses a valid concealed pistol license, on his or her person, for
the duration of the temporary transfer;
(f)"
Currently it reads:
Currently the law doesn't specify how the firearm is to be kept or carried for the duration of the self-defense scenario and thus other state law and the lack of it (that allows open carry) applies.(4) This section does not apply to:
(c) A temporary transfer of possession of a firearm if such
transfer is necessary to prevent imminent death or great bodily harm
to the person to whom the firearm is transferred if:
(i) The temporary transfer only lasts as long as immediately
necessary to prevent such imminent death or great bodily harm; and
(ii) The person to whom the firearm is transferred is not
prohibited from possessing firearms under state or federal law;
Here is his office phone and email, maybe we should call/email and let him know it's not right to take away self-defense from a class of people?
http://davidtaylor.houserepublicans.wa.gov/
david.taylor@leg.wa.gov
Direct Line: (360) 786-7874
I have a call out to his office to see if he can explain this.
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