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Posted on February 4, 2015

Two Simple Conversations to Save a Life on A Playdate

Catherine Pearlman writes about the ASK campaign, and how a simple conversation can save lives: http://www.bradycampaign.org/blog/two-simple-conversations-to-save-a-lif… … read more

Posted on January 29, 2015

Openly Carried Guns Now Banned in Olympia Public Hearings

Good news! Openly carrying guns in the House and Senate public viewing areas at the Washington State Capitol is now banned. This also applies to public hearing rooms in the legislative buildings. Legislative leaders in both chambers say that they … read more

Posted on January 28, 2015

The Smart-Gun Debate Comes to Washington State

Today a symposium on smart-gun technology, the largest one to date, is being held in Seattle. Smart guns are guns that are designed to reduce the misuse of guns through the use of chips or other proximity devices, microchip implants, … read more

Posted on January 26, 2015

Owning a Gun Is More Likely to Harm You Than Protect You

A new article from Slate demonstrates that guns increase the risk of homicide, accidents, and suicide. Guns do not make people safer, and are rarely successfully used in self-defense. Guns also make suicides and accidents much more likely and more … read more

Posted on January 23, 2015

Gun Deaths Increasing, Suicide Primary Cause, According to New CDC Data

According to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control, more Americans are dying from easy access to guns. From 2012 to 2013, gun deaths increased slightly overall. This increase is mostly due to a 2.5% increase in firearm … read more

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