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  • Dozens Turn Out To Oppose Gun Control Bills

    01/26/2005 8:42:28 AM PST · by kiriath_jearim · 13 replies · 1,182+ views
    Seattle Post Intelligencer ^ | 1/25/05 | Rachel LaCorte
    Tuesday, January 25, 2005 · Last updated 7:09 p.m. PT Dozens turn out in opposition to gun control bills By RACHEL LA CORTE ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Dozens of gun control opponents packed a Senate hearing Tuesday on several bills that would ban assault weapons, close the gun show loophole and ban weapons from the Capitol. In the largest committee meeting since the legislative session began Jan. 10, about 200 people filled the Senate judiciary hearing room and an overflow room. Citizen opponents appeared to far outnumber the proponents, who were mostly lawmakers, public officials and antigun groups....