Washington’s Supreme Court upheld a law stripping gun rights after two DUIs, raising major Second Amendment questions under Bruen and Rahimi.
Washington Supreme Court Upholds DUI Gun Ban in McLellan v. Brown
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From ‘Military Machine Gun’ to .22 Replica: KIRO 7’s UZI Story Changed Fast
KIRO 7’s reporting on a King County bus arrest changed quickly, moving from “military machine gun” language to a description that suggested the firearm was actually a .22-caliber replica.
WA Dems Ram Through Background Check Fee Hike, Sheriff Silencing Bills
As the Democrat-controlled Washington Legislature wrapped up its 2026 session, two bills which anti-gunners supported while gun owners opposed were rammed through…
Draconian Knife Ban Bill Rises from the Dead in Washington
Washington state’s draconian knife ban bill from last year, SB 5098, has reared its ugly head again, as we told you might happen.
NW Anti-Gun Lawmakers Target Gun Owners’ Wallets
Anti-gun-rights Democrats in Oregon and Washington have a new strategy to strangle the right to bear arms on both sides of the Columbia River, and it is squarely aimed at their wallets.
WA Activists Prepare For Renewed 2A Battles as Everytown Inflames Issue
Evergreen State Second Amendment activists are preparing for renewed battles over several pieces of holdover legislation including proposed limits on ammunition purchases, storage requirements and insurance.
‘Permit-to-Purchase’ Requirements Turn Right into Privilege; They Cannot Stand
Delaware has just implemented its controversial Permit to Purchase law, requiring First State citizens to obtain a permit from the government before they can purchase a handgun.
Felons with Guns: Recent Arrests Should Provide Lesson to Lawmakers
Recent arrests in Washington state, and elsewhere, of felons with guns should provide a valuable lesson to Evergreen State Democrats in the Legislature.
SAF, WA Atty. General’s Office Sign Agreement Ending Probe, Civil Rights Lawsuit
The Second Amendment Foundation and its partners in a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Washington State Attorney General’s office and former AG—now governor—Bob Ferguson announced Wednesday that the AG’s office has signed an agreement ending a three-year investigation.
Seattle Sues Glock and 3 Washington Gun Retailers over ‘Glock Switches’
The City of Seattle, Washington has jumped aboard the lawsuit train, following Baltimore, Maryland, Chicago and the states of Minnesota and New Jersey, filing a lawsuit against Glock, Inc.
Bob Ferguson’s 433,000-Vote Firewall: Corrupt Voter Rolls & the End of Gun Rights in Washington
Washington’s elections are drowning in dirty voter rolls — and the numbers prove it. In 2024, Kamala Harris beat Trump in Washington by 714,000 votes and Bob Ferguson won the governor’s race by 433,550—cementing Democrat control and a gun control agenda.
REPORT: WA Gun Sales Plummet, Women’s Group Blames Gun Laws
A conservative women’s group in Washington state issued a report decrying a “staggering 45.7 percent decline in firearm sales” from 2023 to 2024.
Washington FFL Takes Mag Ban Fight to U.S. Supreme Court After State Ruling
Walter Wentz, owner of Gator’s Custom Guns in Kelso, Washington, talked to the Second Amendment Foundation about the battle he is waging against Washington State over the Second Amendment.
Data: Washington Homicides Decline While Concealed Carry Increased
A new report from the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) shows murder and violent crime in the Evergreen State declined in 2024…
Bad Timing: Rolling Stone Rips CCW as MI Citizen Acts, WA CPL Hits Record
The argument that “more Americans feel less safe when it comes to people legally carrying concealed guns in public” might not register right now with Michiganders.
Washington Concealed Carry Numbers Soar Over Past 2 Months
The number of active concealed pistol licenses in Washington state is beginning to climb dramatically, adding almost 7,000 over the past two months, making room for speculation the spike may be at least partially due to the passage of House Bill 1163.
Outrage: WA Governor Signs Permit-to-Purchase Bill, Lawsuits Certain
Washington Democrat Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday signed House Bill 1163, which will require all future gun buyers to obtain a permit to purchase firearms, starting May 1, 2027.
Believe It or Not: A Liberal Judge Opposes Gun Control
The arguments supporting magazine bans are dubious at best and it’s a breath of fresh air to see a high-ranking state judge do exactly that.
Bail Reduced for WA Teen Murder Suspect as Dems Push Gun Control
Judge Joseph Evans reduced bail for Isaiah Davion Williams from $2 million to $1 million at a Monday hearing. Williams’ family and attorney had asked bail to be reduced to $250,000.
Are Anti-Gunners Stubborn or Brain Dead? Criminals Ignore Gun Laws
The gun prohibition lobby and its allies in state legislatures and on Capitol Hill either don’t “get it” or actually don’t care that criminals ignore gun control laws.
WA Dems Focus on Disarming Good Guys, Let Bad Ones Loose: CCRKBA
“What other constitutionally-protected right requires police permission before it can be exercised?,” Gottlieb questioned.
WA Dems Disarm Good People, While Putting Bad Guys On Street
Levy was granted clemency by former far-left Democrat Gov. Jay Inslee. But published reports say Levy is now alleged to have powder cocaine, rock cocaine fentanyl, and guns in his home…
Washington House Dems Pass Permit-to-Purchase Bill; Defies 2A, Say Critics
Not only does the measure require a permit issued by the Washington State Patrol, but it also mandates proof of state-approved firearm safety training within the previous five years, to include a live fire exercise.
From Evergreen State to ‘Police State’ as Washington Dems Push Permit to Purchase
“I think it shows that the legislature…is fully intent on stripping away as many of our rights in this state as possible.” — Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels
WA Commerce Dept. Has Previously Provided Funds to Gun Control Group
The Washington State Department of Commerce has apparently provided more than $350,000 to the Seattle-based Alliance for Gun Responsibility.
Fury as WA State Commerce Dept. Offers Funding for Gun Control Event
Washington State gun rights activists are now faced with another challenge, which some consider an outrage, as the state Department of Commerce is soliciting proposals…to support an early June event called “Together We End Gun Violence (TWEGV).”
Anti-Gunners are Running Out of Arguments
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is making headlines for pushing the same tired gun control agenda as former President Joe Biden did in response to December’s fatal school shooting in Madison
Washington Gun Control Hearing Sets Tone for Legislative Session
The first public hearing on a gun control bill during this year’s Washington State legislative session appears to have set a familiar tone for the debate on gun rights versus restrictions.
Washington State Gun Shop Owner Discusses State Charges He Faces
The suit accuses Wentz and Gators of violating the state’s Consumer Protection Act when it sold standard capacity magazines to two state “investigators” on two occasions.
Washington Supreme Court to Hear Arguments in Magazine Ban Case
The long-awaited oral arguments before the Washington State Supreme Court in the case of State of Washington v. Gator’s Custom Guns Inc., are scheduled to be heard Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 9 a.m. in Olympia.