Senate Bill 5030 bans the open carry of firearms at both public demonstrations and the state capitol in Olympia. But the bill was so hastily passed and ill-considered by Democrats, it also banned the use of the 21-gun salute on capitol grounds. Sen. Chris Gildon (R-Puyallup) hopes to change that.

<p>Senate Bill 5030 bans the open carry of firearms at both public demonstrations and the state capitol in Olympia.&nbsp;But the bill was so hastily passed and ill-considered by Democrats, it also banned the use of the 21-gun salute on capitol grounds. Sen. Chris Gildon (R-Puyallup) hopes to change that.</p>

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