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Lt. Governor Brad Owen announced that visitors will no longer be able to openly carry firearms in the gallery of the state Senate.
This action was taken after demonstrators brandished firearms in the House gallery on Thursday. While backpacks and umbrellas have been banned from the galleries for years, the open carry of firearms has been allowed- intimidating members and staff as they work on the floor below.
Now, Lt Governor Brad Owen has called for that threatening behavior to stop.
Washington State is one of only three states in the country that allows guns within the capitol building. Preventing people from using firearms to intimidate will create a safer working environment for legislators and citizens in Olympia.
Tell Lt. Governor Owen you are thankful for his action by sending him a thank you note here.
Thank you for your ongoing support of this movement. With your help we will continue to fight for a safer Washington.
Zach Silk
Washington Alliance for Gun Responsibility
| SAY THANK YOU TO LT. GOV. OWEN |
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