Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Attorney General Bob Ferguson sent out a letter Thursday, March 7, in regard to Initiative 1639, which sets new rules on the sales of firearms.

The letter to 262 firearms dealers in the state says that regardless of local officials’ opposition, firearm dealers are required to follow state law.

“Despite what some of these sheriffs would have people believe, no one has the ability to pick and choose which laws to follow,” Inslee said. “It’s very simple: Our state’s voters overwhelmingly approved stronger background checks and gun safety measures, and dealers will be required to comply with those laws.”

The letter informs dealers about their license requirements and the possibility of revocation, should they break the law.

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The letter to gun dealers: tinyurl.com/Inslee-gun-letter