Republic, Wash., considers 'sanctuary city' status to protect Second Amendment rights

The Washington Times ^ | November 16, 2018 | Jessica Chasmar

[jazusamo]

The city of Republic in Washington state is mulling legislation that would shield residents from state gun control laws that were approved by voters last week.

Republic Mayor Elbert Koontz said the Republic City Council will begin discussing the idea of becoming a “sanctuary city” to protect residents against Initiative 1639, which goes into effect Jan. 1, The Spokesman-Review reported.

The sweeping gun-control measure includes raising the age limit for buying semi-automatic rifles from 18 to 21 and requiring buyers of those weapons to pass an enhanced background check, show proof of firearms-training and complete a 10-day waiting period before obtaining the weapon.

[jazusamo]

Republic, WA had a population of 1,073 in 2010.

[jazusamo]

Interesting piece on Republic, WA.

[ealgeone]

Why not? If other cities can ignore laws why can’t they?

[jyo19]

Can’t someone just sue, cite Chicago vs. McDonald as precedent, and easily beat the pants off these idiot voters in court? At least for handgun ownership?

[Kickass Conservative]

Just to be clear, you don’t need a Driver’s License to own a Car.

You can’t “legally” drive it on a Public Street, but you can own it.

[jazusamo]

My thoughts too, the leftists here in WA are going to have a fit over this. :^)

[PROCON]

I’m sure Side-show Bob Ferguson will be coming out with a threatening statement.

[bert]

if there is no law, then there is no law

[jazusamo]

Yep, wouldn’t doubt he’ll be condescending and citing the rule of law.

[datura]

I’ve always loved that town. Beautiful scenery, high altitude, lots of snow is the only drawback to me.

[jazusamo]

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[TADSLOS]

Would love to see other towns enact the same thing in other gun grabber states, just to watch the left get all frothy in the mouth.

[jazusamo]

I’ve never had the pleasure of visiting Republic, it’s in a beautiful setting and sounds like a lot of good people living there.

[unread]

"To offset the administrative costs associated with I-1639, the Department of Licensing may require a dealer to charge a fee not to exceed $25 on each purchase of an “assault rifle.” The $25 may be increased in future years in accordance with the consumer price index."

And therein lies the cheese for the rats.....

[Presbyterian Reporter]

Lots of great people live in Republic, WA.

The last time I killed a deer it was outside the Republic city limits.

Unfortunately, it was my car that killed the deer.

[metmom]

VERY creative!

[rfp1234]

That will put them on Eric Swalwell’s nuke target list...

[jazusamo]

That’s a real bummer, for the deer and the car.

[PROCON]

"As long as I am Chief of Police, no Republic Police Officer will infringe on a citizens right to keep and Bear Arms, PERIOD!”

BOOM!