OLYMPIA, Washington – State legislators heard arguments Tuesday for and against a ban on assault weapons. The Senate Judiciary Committee is considering a bill that would ban military-style assault weapons that can fire rapidly and carry a lot of ammunition. It's sponsored by Sen. Adam Kline of Seattle and faces stiff opposition in an election year. Supporters, including Washington Ceasefire and other gun control groups, cite the recent deaths of police officers, as... (GunPolicy.org)