Washington gov. signs bills tightening gun rules

Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed a package of bills Wednesday tightening the state's gun laws, including a measure that bans the manufacture, distribution and sale of firearm magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition.

The new law also bans openly carried firearms at local government meetings and election-related facilities such as county election offices, off-campus school board meetings and local government meetings, though people who have concealed pistol licenses would be allowed to carry their concealed weapon in those locations. Firearms are already prohibited at several designated places statewide, including restricted areas of jails, courtrooms, taverns and commercial airports. Violation of the law would be a misdemeanor, punishable by up to 90 days in jail and fines of up to $1,000. Additionally, any person convicted would have their concealed pistol license revoked for three years.Under the measure, a person must knowingly be in violation of the law in order for the criminal penalty to apply.