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OLYMPIA \u2013 Washington state is one step closer to banning open carry weapons within 250 feet of permitted public demonstrations and the state capitol grounds with a bill approved by the Senate on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

SB 5038<\/a>,\u00a0sponsored by Sen. Patty Kuderer<\/a> (D-Bellevue), would make Washington the ninth state plus D.C.<\/a> to ban open carry weapons at public demonstrations according to Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery state has laws on the books that limit where you can exercise your Second Amendment rights,\u201d said Kuderer. \u201cYou can\u2019t bring a gun into a bar or a courthouse in Washington as that poses a serious risk to public safety. This bill simply places similar restrictions on open carry weapons at the Capitol campus and permitted demonstrations.\u201d<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Every state has laws prohibiting concealed or open carry possession of firearms by civilians in certain locations. Washington state law currently restricts firearm possession<\/a> in courthouses, jail facilities, bars, airports, and behavioral health facilities.<\/p>\n

While some lawmakers argued the bill violates the Second Amendment, that argument was rejected by a recent ruling from the 9th<\/sup> U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“There is no right to carry arms openly in public; nor is any such right within the scope of the Second Amendment,” wrote Judge Jay Bybee in the majority opinion.<\/p>\n

SB 5038 exempts on-duty military and law enforcement personnel, and any property owner or renter on their own property even if the demonstration is inside the 250-foot perimeter.<\/p>\n

SB 5038 would also prohibit open carry of firearms on the west capitol campus grounds where the state Legislative building, member and staff offices, governor\u2019s mansion, and press houses are located.<\/p>\n

Several states, including California, Florida, Kentucky, Nebraska, and Wyoming have prohibitions on concealed carry, open carry, or both at state legislative and other government-owned buildings, according to the Giffords Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cYou don\u2019t need to exercise your Second Amendment right to use your First Amendment rights.\u00a0 You just need your voice,\u201d said Kuderer. \u201cThe only purpose to open carry a weapon is to intimidate other demonstrators.\u201d<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>The bill now goes to Governor Inslee for his consideration.<\/p>\n

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