JULY 2021 VOL. 30 - #07 JULY 10 & 11 ELMA SEPT. 18 & 19 MONROE OCT. 16 & 17 PUYALLUP • Puy. Pav. JULY 2021 Columns & News The GunNews is the official monthly publication of the Washington 4 Legislation & Politics–Joe Waldron Arms Collectors, an NRA-affiliated organization, P.O. Box 400, Sumner, 6 Straight From the Holster–J.T. Hilsendeger WA 98390. Subscription is by membership only and $15 per year 7 Short Rounds & Letters of membership dues goes for subscription to the magazine. 14 Pistols That Went to War–Tom Burke Features Managing Editor–Philip Shave 8 The Webley Longspur–James Romnes Send editorial correspondence, Wanted Dead or 16 The Hammond Bulldog–Richard Farnsworth Alive ads, or commercial advertising inquiries to: [email protected] For Collectors 7625 78th Loop NW, Olympia, WA 98502 21 Wanted: Dead or Alive (360) 866-8478 32 Show Calendar Assistant Editor–Bill Burris Art Director/Covers–Bill Hunt Member Resources Copy Editors–Bob Brittle, Bill Burris, Cover–A rare, to- Forbes Freeburg 28 Board Minutes be-coveted Webley Longspur revolver from 1855. Image CONTACT THE BUSINESS OFFICE FOR: provided by James n MISSING GunNews & DELIVERY PROBLEMS Romnes, cover by n TABLE RESERVATIONS Bill Hunt. n CHANGE OF ADDRESS n TRAINING n CLUB INFORMATION, MEMBERSHIP Club Officers President — Bill Burris (425) 255-8410 (425) 255-8410 voice Vice President — Boyd Kneeland (425) 643-9288 Office Phone Hours: 9a.m.–5p.m., M–TH Secretary — Forbes Freeburg (425) 255-8410 closed holidays Treasurer — Holly Henson (425) 255-8410 Immediate Past President — Boyd Kneeland (425) 643-9288 There is no physical office–staff may be reached by phone or email. Club Board of Directors Scott Bramhall (425)255-8410 John Hubbard (425) 255-8410 SEND OFFICE CORRESPONDENCE TO: Tani Iwashita (253)720-7720 Karen Jennings (425) 255-8410 P.O. Box 400, Sumner, WA 98390 Bill Palmer (425) 255-8410 Richard Ripley (206) 271-0670 John Rodabaugh (425)255-8410 Jim Weaver (425) 255-8410 e-mail—[email protected] Tim Wegner (253) 318-0899 Website: www.washingtonarmscollectors.org DCM club #068115 Operations NRA Show & Operations Manager–Emma Cleary (425) 255-8410 The WAC is affiliated Office Manager/Bookkeeper–Marcy Hinckley (425) 255-8410 with the National Rifle Association Page 2 Finally–The State Begins to Open Post-Covid 19 –But What will Happen to WAC Shows? oday, in most places we can safely go into a store without a mask–if we're vaccinated. What a pleasure to see faces again. Those who choose not to vaccinate are managing their personal Trisk as they wish and should continue to mask for their own safety. (Just an aside–it's a little discouraging to have our experts tell us now that the typical face mask, especially the stylish cloth versions so prevalent and usually worn without regular disinfecting, protect neither the wearer nor the public.) Well, our President tells us that masks are not required if we've had the vaccine, so it must be okay. As of yesterday, June 14, 60% of the Washington state population has received at least one shot and the majority of adults are fully vaccinated. (Most vaccines are 85-95% effective after one dose.) Most of those who have not received the vaccines are young or not eligible. Doctors estimate that a much larger percentage of the population than originally estimated have been exposed to the virus, been infected already and have some immunity. Combined with vaccinations we should be at herd immunity–yes, the experts argue about this as well. So, does this mean we're able to meet and have an event? Not so fast says Governor Inslee, who apparently has godlike powers and is able to rule by decree. The Gov won't tell us what to expect until perhaps June 30. Too late to commit to our July event in this publication! The July 10-11 Show in Elma I can't promise that the Elma show at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds will become a reality. It looks promising. This is a small venue and if we were allowed to operate at 50% capacity it would be very difficult to offer a show. A reduced capacity show would have very few table holders and limited numbers of members and ticket buyers in the building. We would all be disappointed. But if the State re-opens at the end of June then we will have a full building and lines at the ticket booth. As of publication date, it looks promising. How Will You Know? Our staff have the ability to do email blasts and they will inform us as soon as the show is confirmed. If you do not have your email in our records, call to add it–NOW. The website will be updated and have a confirmation of location and hours. Are Tables Available? Because the venue allows about 200 tables, free member tables will not be offered. The WAC has pre-reservations from many table holders already and these will be confirmed as soon as possible. There may be reservation cancellations and more tables available once the floor map is completed. You must call to pay for tables once the event is confirmed. Stay Informed Use the website: www.washingtonarmscollectors.org Call the office: 425-255-8410 Open your emails from the WAC Personally, I have the July dates on my calendar and plan to see you in July. The Editor Page 3 June 10th, and is 25 pages long. It contains several photographs and charts to assist in determining if an arm brace is simply an arm brace or is subject to registration (and taxation upon transfer). Link: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-06-10/ pdf/2021-12176.pdf I scanned the pages and I did not see if simply REMOVING the arm brace would restore simple “AR- CONGRESS pistol” status to the device. Why is this important? Suppose you own an AR pistol with arm brace made by ’m taking it easy this month. It’s going to be short manufacturer X. ATF has determined that the brace and sweet as the summer begins. There is talk used with that model firearm is an SBR. ATF can Iabout gun control, but no movement. They file examine distribution records of such firearms. Can more and more gun bills every month, but none are you expect a letter from the ATF? Or a knock at your going anywhere. The Democrats only have an eight door? At this point we don’t know. (Or can you install seat majority in the House – lose five seats and there a 16” or longer barrel, thus making it a simple AR-15 goes their majority. That discourages adventurism RIFLE?) and extremism. The Senate is even tighter, at 50-50, with Vice President Harris’ vote breaking the ties. But wait a minute, to pass a bill out of the Senate you With an estimated million or more of these firearms in need sixty votes under the filibuster rule. The circulation, this will impact an awful lot of gun owners. likelihood of the Senate Democrats picking up ten There is a 90 day public comment period attached to Republican votes on any issue are almost non-existent. the proposal. If you wish to comment on the rules, This is classic gridlock, as President Biden has comments can be submitted online at the Federal discovered to his dismay. eRulemaking Portal:www.regulations.gov, by snail mail to “Denise Brown, Mail Stop 6N-518, Office of The mid-term elections are only sixteen months away, Regulatory Affairs, Enforcement Programs and with both side optimistic that they will pick up seats. Services, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Historically the President’s party LOSES seats in both Explosives, 99 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC the House and Senate. Keep in mind all 435 House 20226 ATTN: ATF 2021R-08, or by fax to (202) 648- seats will be up for election, and 34 Senate seats. 9791. Since 1946, the President’s party has lost on average more than 24 House seats in mid-term elections. A number of other things are going on across the Donald Trump’s Republicans lost 41 House seats! And country. gained two in the Senate. Obviously if that were to happen in 2122, control would shift to the GOP and WHOA, RED FLAG we’d have a Republican Speaker. A one seat switch in So-called “red flag” protection orders, more properly the Senate would put Republicans in control there as known as “Extreme Risk Protection Orders,” (ERPOs) well. Typically, again, three or four Senate seats go to have been around in some places for a decade or so. the party out of power in the midterms. We can only At last count, 20 states plus the District of Columbia hope that history holds true next year! have such laws in place. As they say, the road to Hell is paved with good intentions. Red flag laws are OLYMPIA? intended to disarm an individual who MAY pose a Nothing going on in Olympia from a legislative threat before that threat is carried out. In effect perspective. Give them time. Democrats will still preemptive disarmament. hold the House and Senate next January and they’ll be back for more. WHO can request a red flag protective order varies widely by state. In almost all states, law enforcement ATF ARM BRACE LANGUAGE officers and family members may petition a court for The ATF has published its proposed language on arm an order. But that list expands widely in some states.