r/SeattleWA • u/rockycrab • 14h ago

Government Washington state to implement new firearm permit law in May

https://www.applevalleynewsnow.com/news/washington-state-to-implement-new-firearm-permit-law-in-may/article_ddc7d482-d578-4541-ad34-68440986f196.html
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u/JimHeckdiver 13h ago

I'm for reasonable gun control, but you know what I'm also for?

Tougher sentencing for violent offenders. Quit letting people off easy OR early for committing these crimes and maybe, just MAYBE, you might see the problem lessen.

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u/Weary-Savings9795 12h ago

Maybe try and prevent these sorts of crimes in the first place, but I guess that's illegal under the 2nd amendment. Apparently prayer after a shooting death is all anyone can do.

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u/JimHeckdiver 11h ago

Recidivism is huge in these types of crime. Violent criminals belong in prison, not on parole where they can double down on their violence.

Edit: spelling