Stevens County resolution moves to nullify I-1639

COLVILLE — Stevens County commissioners returned fire on Western Washington gun-control advocates earlier this week, unanimously voting to back a resolution to nullify Initiative 1639 and new gun-control measures being considered in Olympia.

Commissioners Steve Parker, West McCart and Don Dashiell all backed the resolution.

“We're not claiming any immunity,” Parker said. “We're just challenging the legality of the legislation that's upcoming that runs afoul of the constitution.”

Democrats in control of state government in Olympia are pushing for restrictions on the number of rounds of ammuniti...