Quote of the DayMayor Wilson and Chief Barnes repeatedly mentioned efforts to reduce ‘gun violence’. But you’re not going to reduce gun-related violence by penalizing the wrong people, and Seattle’s leaders must keep that in mind. Andrew GottliebCCRKBA Executive DirectorJuly 27, 2026CCRKBA: SEATTLE DOESN’T HAVE A GUN PROBLEM, IT HAS A CRIME PROBLEMEmphasis added. They even have a complete ban on the carry of any spring gun, air gun, sling or slingshot in, upon or onto any public place. Seattle leaders don’t have rational minds.