Explore The NRA Universe Of Websites

APPEARS IN Legal & Legislation

Washington: Anti-Gun AG Promises Firearm and Magazine Ban Legislation Next Year

Thursday, September 8, 2016

Washington: Anti-Gun AG Promises Firearm and Magazine Ban Legislation Next Year

Yesterday, anti-gun Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced that he will propose legislation during the 2017 Legislative Session to ban the sale of popular and commonly-owned semi-automatic rifles and ammunition magazines.  While the legislation has not yet been drafted, your NRA-ILA fully expects it to follow the same anti-gun blueprints being called for by the Bloomberg/Clinton gun control supporters. 

AG Ferguson’s announcement comes on the heels of a call for similar legislation by anti-gun groups in Washington, the same groups claiming that their goal wasn’t to take anyone’s gun while advocating for Initiative 594 in 2014.  Having now called for the banning of the most commonly owned firearms and ammunition magazines, these gun control groups have revealed their lie and proven that their real goal is to repeal the Second Amendment in Washington State, one step at a time.

Please contact Attorney General Bob Ferguson and voice your disappointment that he would call for legislation that would do nothing to prevent crime and only place undue burden on law-abiding gun owners.  You can contact AG Ferguson by calling (360) 753-6200 or by emailing him here.

This proposed legislation is nothing more than a political maneuver by Attorney General Bob Ferguson that could prevent Washingtonians from being able to effectively defend themselves.  Instead of playing games with the rights of his constituency, maybe AG Ferguson could focus on stopping the criminals who commit the crimes instead.  Criminals do not abide by new gun laws, and will continue to break the law using whatever tool they wish to commit their crimes.  This legislation will only disarm and restrict law-abiding gun owners from being able to defend themselves using the most effective means.

Again, please contact Attorney General Bob Ferguson by calling (360) 753-6200 or by emailing him here, and voice your disappointment.  Encourage your friends, family and fellow gun owners to do the same.

BY NRA-ILA Staff

TRENDING NOW
Letitia James & Co. Sue to Bring Federal Gun Control Back from the Dead

News  

Monday, March 9, 2026

Letitia James & Co. Sue to Bring Federal Gun Control Back from the Dead

How times have changed. A little over a year ago, the most anti-Second Amendment President ever and his executive branch’s gun control agenda “had gun owners under siege on all fronts.” 

Virginia: Semi-Auto Ban Heads to Governor Spanberger's Desk

Monday, March 9, 2026

Virginia: Semi-Auto Ban Heads to Governor Spanberger's Desk

Yet another piece of anti-gun legislation has made it out of the General Assembly and is on its way to Governor Spanberger.

Virginia: Anti-Gun Bills Headed to the Governor

News  

Sunday, March 8, 2026

Virginia: Anti-Gun Bills Headed to the Governor

As the 2026 General Assembly enters the final week of the 2026 legislative session, anti-gun lawmakers continue their push to radically change your Second Amendment rights in the Commonwealth. This week four anti-gun bills, SB ...

The Incremental Assault on the Second Amendment Continues in the States

News  

Monday, March 9, 2026

The Incremental Assault on the Second Amendment Continues in the States

State “assault weapons” ban legislation continues to gain traction in various jurisdictions this legislative session.

By George! Washington, D.C.’s Magazine Ban Invalidated by District’s Highest Court

News  

Monday, March 9, 2026

By George! Washington, D.C.’s Magazine Ban Invalidated by District’s Highest Court

Even as its formerly more liberty-loving neighbor, Virginia, goes down the tyrannical path of unconstitutional bans on firearms and magazines, residents of the nation’s capital last week gained a measure of relief from the District’s ...

Senator Mike Lee Introduces National Constitutional Carry Act

News  

Friday, March 6, 2026

Senator Mike Lee Introduces National Constitutional Carry Act

Earlier this week, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced S. 4013, the National Constitutional Carry Act. This legislation would prohibit states from imposing any criminal or civil penalty on U.S. citizens for carrying a firearm in public. ...

Supreme Court Holds Oral Arguments in Marijuana Related Firearm Prohibition Case

News  

Monday, March 9, 2026

Supreme Court Holds Oral Arguments in Marijuana Related Firearm Prohibition Case

On March 2, the U.S. Supreme Court held oral arguments in U.S. v Hemani, a case concerning the federal firearm prohibition on marijuana users. 

Michigan: Constitutional Carry Legislation Introduced

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Michigan: Constitutional Carry Legislation Introduced

A package of pro-Second Amendment legislation has been introduced in the Michigan House. House Bills 5653–5657 would make Michigan the 30th state in the nation to recognize Constitutional Carry, allowing individuals who are legally permitted ...

Trump Administration Introduces Rulemaking to Expand Sporting Land Use in Alaska

News  

Monday, March 9, 2026

Trump Administration Introduces Rulemaking to Expand Sporting Land Use in Alaska

The Trump administration continues to be a significant ally to hunters and trappers with his Department of Interior’s latest announcement to help curb federal overreach on lands in Alaska.

Virginia: Gun Bill Updates As Crossover Deadline Arrives

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Virginia: Gun Bill Updates As Crossover Deadline Arrives

Today, February 17th is the legislative crossover deadline in Virginia, and any bills that have not left their chamber of origin by the end of the day are considered dead for the session.

MORE TRENDING +
LESS TRENDING -

More Like This From Around The NRA

NRA ILA

Established in 1975, the Institute for Legislative Action (ILA) is the "lobbying" arm of the National Rifle Association of America. ILA is responsible for preserving the right of all law-abiding individuals in the legislative, political, and legal arenas, to purchase, possess and use firearms for legitimate purposes as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.