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Legislation
Sammamish park shooting underlines need for gun control
Two people were killed and four injured at a shooting earlier this month at Lake Sammamish State Park. Guest columnist Ralph Fascitelli argues the Legislature should increase gun-control measures to avoid similar incidents.
By Ralph Fascitelli
Starbucks’ Open Carry Policy Becomes Fodder for Comedians
Peet’s Coffee & Tea and the California Pizza Kitchen chose to adopt a ban on the open carry of firearms in their establishments, due to the outstanding number of complaints from their loyal patrons. The open display of firearms makes people uncomfortable and invokes a sense of fear in a place that should make you feel welcome and safe to be able to enjoy the atmosphere and services the business offers.
Seattle inquest for cop-killer Maurice Clemmons
An inquest into the shooting death of cop killer Maurice Clemmons is underway Monday morning in Seattle.
Police: 100 handguns taken from Lynnwood gun shop
LYNNWOOD, Wash. - Detectives in Lynnwood are searching the streets for any leads in a major burglary at a gun shop.
Police say someone stole at least 100 handguns from the Lynnwood Gun and Ammunition store in the north Seattle suburb. Police responded to the burglary around noon Friday.
Investigators believe the burglars may have tunneled through the store floor to gain access overnight Thursday - a surprisingly simple way around the bolted front door and past the bars in the windows.
Gun Control Groups to Starbucks Shareholders: Fight Gun Policy
SEATTLE, WA -- Gun violence prevention advocates came to Starbucks' annual shareholders meeting today asking shareholders to challenge the company's policy allowing customers to carry guns into its stores.
Representatives of Washington Ceasefire and the Washington State Chapters of the Million Mom March distributed information to shareholders as they entered the meeting at the Marion Carver McCaw Hall at the Seattle Center.
Boy expelled for bringing handgun on bus to Alderwood Middle School
An Alderwood Middle School student brought a gun to school last Thursday and was expelled Monday, according to Edmonds School District officials.
They said the boy made no threats to staff or other students and told investigators that he didn't intend to use it.
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 recent months. Gun-control advocates have been pushing to quash the movement, including by petitioning the Starbucks coffee chain to ban guns on its premises.
Businesses have the final say on their property. But the ones that don't opt to ban guns—such as Starbucks—have become parade grounds of sorts for open-carry advocates.
“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.
According to a police report, when Mustoe was interviewed by police he said he had been threatened by eight boys last summer or the year before and that the incident had "been in his mind ever since it happened."
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.
The Senate Judiciary Committee is considering a bill that would ban military-style assault weapons that can fire rapidly and carry a lot of ammunition. It's sponsored by Sen. Adam Kline of Seattle and faces stiff opposition in an election year.
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.
Washington CeaseFire Endorses Dow Constantine for King County Executive -- Citizen Activist Group Touts His County Experience an
August 5, 2009 - Seattle, WA - Washington Ceasefire, the statewide citizen activist group
dedicated to reducing gun violence, announced today its endorsement of Dow Constantine for
King County Executive.
URGENT -- CALL SENATORS MURRAY AND CANTWELL TODAY
Governor Signs Law to Save Lives
Yesterday Governor Christine Gregoire HB 1498 into law. The bill which passed nearly unanimously in the legislature, will bring WA state law into conformity with federal law by prohibiting firearm possession if an individual is involuntarily committed by a court for a period of up to 14 days. The new law will ensure that the approximately 4,000 Washington residents who are found by a court to be at risk of self-harm or to harm others will be unable to possess a firearm until they have successfully managed their condition.
Washington State Legislature Passes Life-Saving Bill
Today the Washington State Senate passed the first piece of gun violence prevention legislation in over two decades by a vote of 39-1. The bill, HB 1498, which passed in the House unanimously last month, will bring WA state law into conformity with federal law by prohibiting firearm possession if an individual is involuntarily committed by a court for a period of up to 14 days.
CeaseFire Urges President Obama to Support Gun Tracing
Before President Obama publishes his budget we wanted to urge him to make good on his promise to us to strike the Tiahrt Amendment from the budget. Here's what I wrote:
February 20, 2009
Dear President Obama:
I write to you on behalf of the members of Washington CeaseFire, a non-profit organization in Washington State working to reduce gun violence.