Trauma Prevention
The WSMA supports working with the Washington Chapter of the American
College of Surgeons to enact safe and sane legislation relating to the
purchase of firearms to include:
- Firearm education and safety certification prior to purchase;
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Licensure appropriate to the class of firearm desired for purchase; and
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Establishment of an appropriate waiting period between application for
purchase and/or licensure and purchase of the firearm.
(Res C-1, A-93) (Reaffirmed A-23)
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Abbreviations for House of Delegates report origination:
EC – Executive Committee; BT – Board of Trustees; CPA – Council on
Professional Affairs; JC – Judicial Council; CHS – Community and Health
Services