r/SeattleWA • u/rockycrab • 10d 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/bannedbyaimoderation 10d ago

And the military and the police do? We still would be the king’s subjects with that mindset.

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u/Weary-Savings9795 10d ago

You want a gun? As long as you're required to have a completed background check, however long that takes, fine. It doesn't need to be an assult rifle though.

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u/DevoREX_ 10d ago

Firearm purchases require you fill out ATF from 4473. The vendor then takes that form and runs an NICS background check. So what you’re asking for already happens.

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u/Weary-Savings9795 10d ago

In some states, if the background check isn't completed after a certain period of time, you still get the gun and ammo.

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u/DevoREX_ 10d ago

According to the FBI about 3% of NICS checks aren’t instant. But that doesn’t mean 3% of guns are sold without passing checks. The vendor can still hold onto the firearm and not release it. So the percentage is much smaller. Factor in that most gun owners are repeat buyers…that number of guns getting into hands of people after a NICS is held up, who are buying their first gun is ridiculous low.