Event

Public hearing on Mayor Greg Nickels attempt to violate the Washington State Preemption law by banning the lawful carry of guns in Seattle by citizens. 

Date and Time

Monday, December 15, 2008
Sign in starts at 5:30 p.m., and the hearing starts at 6:30 p.m.

Location

Seattle City Hall
Bertha Knight Landes room 
600 Fourth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
Map  enter the building from 5th Avenue

Parking

Parking at or Near City Hall

Reference Documents 

• Announcement by the City of Seattle

• Proposed administrative rule which violates the Washington Preemption Law (PDF)

• Proposed policy which violates the Washington Preemption Law (PDF)

• RCW 9.41.290 preempts a city’s authority to enact local laws that prohibit possession of firearms on city property or in city-owned facilities

Submit Comments

http://seattle.gov/firearmsrule/

Lawsuit

The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), located in Bellevue, has announced its intention to file a lawsuit against the City of Seattle.  SAF is accepting financial contributions for funding the lawsuit.