Posted on November 5, 2014

Victory! I-594 Approved By Washington Voters

By Penny Okamoto, Executive Director of Ceasefire Oregon

Victory! Washington voters overwhelmingly approved I-594, which extends background checks in Washington State to private gun sale and transfers.

http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2024953470_elexbackgroundchecksxm…

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