Gun Control

Gun Control Fight Heads Toward Wash. Ballot

Liz Jones — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:41:38 +0000

Advocates for stricter gun laws in Washington state launched a campaign today to take the issue to voters. This comes after state lawmakers voted down a similar bill to expand background checks on gun sales.

Oregon Gun Bills Advance, But Future Uncertain

Chris Lehman — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:54:19 +0000

A day after the U.S. Senate voted down attempts to expand background checks for gun sales, a similar measure is moving ahead in the Oregon Senate.

Oregonians Testify For And Against New Gun Bills

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 23:03:20 +0000

Hundreds of people turned out to the Oregon Capitol Friday to testify at a Senate hearing on four proposed gun control bills.

One of the measures would ban guns from school grounds, and another would ban people from openly carrying a weapon in public buildings. The third bill would require more training to get a concealed carry permit.

Gun Opponents Rally In Advance Of Oregon Capitol Hearing

Chris Lehman — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 22:54:00 +0000

SALEM, Ore. – Oregon lawmakers will hear hours of testimony Friday on a slate of bills aimed at curbing gun violence. Supporters of stricter gun laws rallied at the capitol Thursday in advance of the hearing.

Gina Saracco was shopping for Christmas gifts at the Clackamas Town Center mall last December when shots rang out. A gunman killed two people and wounded another before killing himself.

Oregon Lawmakers Consider Slate Of Gun Bills

Chris Lehman — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:41:25 +0000

SALEM, Ore. – Gun legislation is gaining momentum at the Oregon capitol. A Senate panel has scheduled a marathon hearing on a slate of measures that would require more background checks and limit where people could carry guns. The hearing is set for next Friday, April 5.

Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Floyd Prozanski has scheduled a three-and-a-half hour public hearing.

Gun Control Advocates Regroup After Failed Bill

Amy Radil — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:06:01 +0000

Gun control advocates are regrouping this week. They’re looking at their options, now that a bill to broaden background checks for gun sales failed in the Washington legislature. They want to seize a moment when they believe public sentiment is on their side. KUOW’s Amy Radil reports.

Mandatory Background Checks For Gun Sales Dies In Washington House

Austin Jenkins — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:26:11 +0000

OLYMPIA, Wash. – A controversial proposal to require criminal background checks for most gun purchases appears to have died in the Washington House. That announcement came Tuesday night after two days of efforts to wrangle enough votes to pass the measure.

For a time it looked like backers had the 50 votes they needed to pass the universal background check measure – if they agreed to send it to voters for final approval.

Washington Governor Enlists Gabby Giffords In Push For Gun Checks Measure

Austin Jenkins — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 23:24:46 +0000

The Washington House is expected to vote later Monday on a proposal to require background checks for all gun sales. Governor Jay Inslee has enlisted the help of former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords to help muster the votes for the controversial measure. Giffords was shot in the head in Arizona in 2011. Inslee, a Democrat, told reporters he spoke with Giffords Monday morning.

Washington Universal Gun Checks Measure Loses Pivotal Supporter

Austin Jenkins — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:51:44 +0000

The fate of a universal background check measure in the Washington state House could be decided this week. Wednesday is a key cut-off deadline. Recently the gun control measure lost a pivotal “yes” vote. Olympia Correspondent Austin Jenkins explains.

Washington Venture Capitalist Funds New Anti-Gun Violence Coalition

Austin Jenkins — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:05:33 +0000

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Gun control advocates in Washington are banding together to turn up the heat on state lawmakers. In the coming days, they plan to announce the formation of a new grassroots lobbying coalition. Their first target is passage of universal background check legislation.

The Washington Alliance for Gun Responsibility has seed money from Seattle venture capitalist Nick Hanauer.