Here's an article about Washington's proposed law. http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/feb/19/democrats-gun-bill-lets-washington-state-sheriffs-/ While I don't support a law like this, I do know it is irresponsible not to lock up your guns when not in use. My dad didn't and his guns were stolen in the 80's, my uncle in the middle of the Adirondacks had his stolen, the mall shooting in Washington state was done with a friends gun that wasn't locked up and Sandy Hook happened because screw balls mom didn't. Don't be part of the problem, lock them up when not in use. And as for cost, if you can afford a $1000 rifle you can afford a $1000 safe to put it in.