(The Center Square) – A new Washington gun law takes effect Friday which prohibits open carry of firearms in libraries, transit facilities, zoos, and more. It also prohibits the open carry of knives and other weapons in those locations. Gun rights enthusiasts say the bill tramples on the rights of law abiding gun owners. SB 5444 was sponsored by Sen. Javier Valdez, D-Seattle, who testified on the bill during a January public hearing of the Senate Law and Justice Committee. “Our public needs to know that we are taking every step we can to keep them safe from gun violence,” he said. Liz Hjelmset…