The Washington Alliance for Gun Responsibility issued the following statement regarding the implementation of Initiative 594, which voters approved by a 20-point margin in the November 4, 2014 election:

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Initiative 594, which closes the background check loophole by applying the existing system of background checks to all gun sales, will take effect on December 4, 2014. As the initiative text states, the measure becomes law 30 days after its passage by voters.

When Initiative 594 takes effect, Washington State gun owners and purchasers will use the exact same background check system that they encounter today when purchasing a gun at a licensed dealer.