Julie Barrett Testimony on SB 5232

Public hearing in Washington Senate Law & Justice committee for SB 5232 on February 9, 2023 at 8AM. SB 5232 would require a permit and training to purchase a firearm. https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/bienni...

Prohibits a firearms dealer from transfering any firearm to a purchaser or
transferee until the results of a background check indicate the person is
eligible to possess firearms, and ten days have elapsed since the dealer
requested the background check.
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Prohibits firearm dealers from transferring a firearm to a purchaser or
transferee unless the person provides proof of completion of a certified
firearms safety training program or proof of exemption.
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Requires a firearms application and record of transfer for all firearm
transfers.Updates the firearm transfer and background check process to
conform with the implementation of a state firearms background check
program.