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Poll: Most Americans Want To See Congress Pass Gun Safety Measures

By NPR News September 10, 2019

Antonio Basco, husband of El Paso Walmart shooting victim Margie Reckard, hugs an attendee during his wife's visitation service in El Paso, Texas, in August. Paul Ratje/AFP/Getty Images

Democrats and Republicans agree that Congress should tighten gun laws by passing universal background checks and red flag laws, and require gun licenses as well as increase funding for mental health.Read More

It’s A Crime To Lie And Try To Buy A Gun, Now People In Washington Are Being Prosecuted

By Austin Jenkins March 2, 2018

Daniel Legeer of Lacey, Washington, was arrested for unlawful possession of a firearm under a new law that requires gun dealers to report failed background checks. He believes he is an unintended target of the new law. CREDIT: AUSTIN JENKINS

A new Washington state law designed to crack down on felons, domestic abusers and others who lie and try to buy a gun is already resulting in prosecutions.Read More

Ninth Circuit To Hear Challenge To Washington’s Background Check Law

By Austin Jenkins October 2, 2017

AUSTIN JENKINS / NORTHWEST NEWS NETWORK Listen A three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals will hear a challenge Monday to Washington’s voter-approved background check law for person-to-person […]Read More

Tearful Testimony As Senators Consider Crackdown On Prohibited Gun Buyers

By Austin Jenkins March 23, 2017

Police, prosecutors and victims say it’s time for the state of Washington to crack down on prohibited gun buyers. Lawmakers heard testimony Thursday on a proposal to require gun dealers to alert authorities when someone tries to buy a gun and fails a background check.Read More