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Washington Ceasefire held a press conference December 17, 2009 at the Central Area Senior Center in the Leschi neighbor, announcing the Aaron Sullivan Public Safety and Police Protection Act for the Banning of Military Assault Weapons. The site was chosen because of the close proximity to the tragic shootings of both Aaron Sullivan and Officer Timothy Brenton. The press conference was a huge success with the house packed full with officers from the Seattle Police department, members of the press, and representatives of the African American and Jewish communities, and representatives from local city and council government offices.
The list of speakers included Washington Ceasefire Board President, Ralph Fascitelli, Former Representative Dawn Mason, Mayor Elect of Seattle, Mike McGinn, Representative Ross Hunter, Senate Commerce Chair Jeanne Kohl-Welles, Senate Judiciary Chair Adam Kline, and Dr. Debra Sullivan. Each individual who spoke was able to express an array of sentiments and reasoning behind passing the bill which affects every single person in Washington State.
Both national and state polls show overwhelming support for an assault weapons ban by similar 5 to 1 majorities. But there is no guarantee that this bill will pass, which is why Washington Ceasefire needs support from the people of Washington. Keep up to date on the assault weapons ban through this website. If you have any questions please feel free contact us.
Stores Land in Gun-Control Crossfire
The "open carry" movement, in which gun owners carry unconcealed handguns as they go about their everyday business, is loosely organized around the country but has been gaining traction in re
“Guns and Starbucks” Espresso Shots not Gun Shots - Press Conference
Speakers
- Ralph Fascitelli, President Washington CeaseFire
- Heidi Yewman, The Million Mom March
- Brian Malte, Director, Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence
March 3, 2010
10:30 am - 11:30 am PST
Victor Steinbrueck Park, Seattle WA
Teen Accused in School Shooting Plot was Sick of Being Pushed Around
Okanogan County prosecutors on Wednesday charged 17-year-old Chuck Mustoe as an adult with attempted first-degree murder for the alleged plot against Chelan High School.
KOMO News normally does not identify juveniles accused of crimes, but prosecutors chose to charge Mustoe as an adult.
Letter to Starbucks on Open Carry Petition
Below is a letter written by the Washington Ceasefire Board that will be sent to Mr. Howard Schultz, Founder and CEO of Starbucks. Washington Ceasefire urges you to please write a letter to Starbucks urging them to take a stand and claim its stores to be gun free zones. Please forward this email to friends and family to help us spread the word.
Tell Starbucks: Offer espresso shots, not gunshots
Washington Ceasefire sent an email out last week to all its members on behalf of the Brady Campaign. 
"Over the past few months, more and more gun owners have been gathering at restaurants and coffee shops like Starbucks with guns strapped to their hips, intimidating fellow patrons.1
Washington Ceasefire Takes the Aaron Sullivan Assault Weapons Ban Public Safety and Police Protection Bill to the Capital
Washington Ceasefire has been actively pushing lawmakers to pass an assault weapons ban called the Aaron Sullivan Public Safety and Police Protection Bill. The proposed bill will prohibit the sale of military styled assault weapons to private citizens and require background checks of current owners.
Washington State Lawmakers Debating Assault Weapons Ban
"OLYMPIA, Wash –State legislators heard arguments Tuesday for and against a ban on assault weapons.
Washington State Urged To Tackle Illegal Guns To Protect Police and Communities
Washington, DC - Paul Helmke, President of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, and Ralph Fascitelli, Board President of Washington Ceasefire, released the following statement to Washington State's elected officials as they respond to the outbreak of police killings in 2009:
Police Chiefs Call for a State Ban
Larry Simoneaux’s Dec. 28 column on assault weapons overlooks a key point. (“Enforce gun laws on books already before passing more.”)
Many semi-automatic assault rifles on the market today can be easily converted to fully automatic operation with minor after-market modifications, and are often purchased with that purpose in mind.