To: Washington Leaders

Ban military-style assault weapons and high-capacity magazines in Washington State!

If Congress won't act, it's up to us here in Washington State to protect our people and do something about gun violence.

The deadliest mass shootings happen when dangerous people get their hands on military-style assault weapons utilizing high-capacity magazines. These weapons are designed first and foremost to wipe out enemy combatants on the battlefield, not for hunting or self-protection. They should have no place in our neighborhoods.

Do the right thing: Ban military-style assault weapon and high-capacity magazine sales in our state!

Why is this important?

The deadliest mass shootings happen when dangerous people get their hands on military-style assault weapons utilizing high-capacity magazines. We saw it in Orlando when a single gunman was able to murder 49 people.

These weapons are designed first and foremost to wipe out enemy combatants on the battlefield, not for hunting or self-protection. They should have no place in our neighborhoods.

We can't wait around for the next mass shooter to strike. We need to act urgently to protect our people.