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Seattle Bans Guns in Public Places, Playgrounds: Gun Lobby Will Sue
14 October 2009
Seattle Times
A ban on guns in certain Seattle park facilities went into effect Wednesday, according to the mayor's office.
The move, implemented to protect children, and which has drawn criticism including questions about its legality, will eventually affect hundreds of playgrounds, community centers, sports fields, swimming pools and water-play areas.
"When children and families visit a Seattle Parks and Recreation pool, playground, community center or other facility, they are... (GunPolicy.org)