Washington
Washington has made great strides in its commitment to passing laws that help prevent gun violence. In 2018, Washington enacted a host of laws through a ballot initiative that included stronger background checks on all gun sales, raising the minimum age for gun purchasing, and requiring that gun owners store guns securely.
With Gun Sense Candidate Jay Inslee as governor, the state has enacted new gun safety legislation like an Extreme Risk law in 2016. To become a safer state, Washington can strive to increase funding for community violence intervention programs and work to require training for those licensed to carry a handgun in public.
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Washington Laws
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Background Checks
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Charleston Loophole
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Extreme Risk Law
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Ghost Guns
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Guns Not Forced on College Campuses
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No Guns in K-12 schools
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No Stand Your Ground Law
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Permit Required to Carry Concealed Guns
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Prohibition for Convicted Dating Partners
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Prohibition for Dating Partners under Restraining Orders
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Relinquishment for Domestic Abusers Under Restraining Orders
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School Threat Assessment Teams
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Secure Storage
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High Capacity Magazine Prohibition
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No Broad Preemption Law
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Relinquishment for Convicted Domestic Abusers
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Training Required to Carry Concealed Guns