Washington State Governor Signs Controversial Assault Weapons Ban
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News
Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed into law three gun reform bills, including an assault weapons ban, making Washington the 10th state to ban assault-style weapons such as the AR-15 and AK-47. The ban includes more than 50 gun models, and existing legal owners can retain their assault weapons. The other two bills mandate new gun owners to complete a training course on gun safety and clarify legal liabilities for gun manufacturers. Inslee cited the reduction of gun deaths in Washington state from 2018 to 2021 as evidence to move reforms forward.