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WA Rev Code § 9.41.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.41 - Firearms and Dangerous Weapons.|9.41.140 - Alteration of identifying marks—Exceptions.

RCW 9.41.140 Alteration of identifying marks—Exceptions.No person may change, alter, remove, or obliterate the name of the maker, model, manufacturer's number, or other mark of identification on any firearm. Possession of any firearm upon which any such mark shall have been changed, altered, removed, or obliterated, shall be prima facie evidence that the possessor has changed, altered, removed, or obliterated the same. This section shall not apply to replacement barrels in old firearms, which barrels are produced by current manufacturers and therefor do not have the markings on the barrels of the original manufacturers who are no longer in business. This section also shall not apply if the changes do not make the firearm illegal for the person to possess under state or federal law.[ 1994 sp.s. c 7 § 419; 1961 c 124 § 10; 1935 c 172 § 14; RRS § 2516-14.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—Severability—1994 sp.s. c 7: See notes following RCW 43.70.540.Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 7 §§ 401-410, 413-416, 418-437, and 439-460: See note following RCW 9.41.010.
WA Rev Code § 9.41.171 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.41 - Firearms and Dangerous Weapons.|9.41.171 - Alien possession of firearms—Requirements—Penalty.

RCW 9.41.171 Alien possession of firearms—Requirements—Penalty.It is a class C felony for any person who is not a citizen of the United States to carry or possess any firearm, unless the person: (1) Is a lawful permanent resident; (2) has obtained a valid alien firearm license pursuant to RCW 9.41.173; or (3) meets the requirements of RCW 9.41.175.[ 2009 c 216 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 9.41.175 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.41 - Firearms and Dangerous Weapons.|9.41.175 - Alien possession of firearms—Possession without license—Conditions.

RCW 9.41.175 Alien possession of firearms—Possession without license—Conditions.(1) A nonimmigrant alien, who is not a resident of Washington or a citizen of Canada, may carry or possess any firearm without having first obtained an alien firearm license if the nonimmigrant alien possesses:(a) A valid passport and visa showing he or she is in the country legally;(b) If required under federal law, an approved United States department of justice ATF-6 NIA application and permit for temporary importation of firearms and ammunition by nonimmigrant aliens; and(c)(i) A valid hunting license issued by a state or territory of the United States; or(ii) An invitation to participate in a trade show or sport shooting event being conducted in this state, another state, or another country that is contiguous with this state.(2) A citizen of Canada may carry or possess any firearm so long as he or she possesses:(a) Valid documentation as required for entry into the United States;(b) If required under federal law, an approved United States department of justice ATF-6 NIA application and permit for temporary importation of firearms and ammunition by nonimmigrant aliens; and(c)(i) A valid hunting license issued by a state or territory of the United States; or(ii) An invitation to participate in a trade show or sport shooting event being conducted in this state, another state, or another country that is contiguous with this state.(3) For purposes of subsections (1) and (2) of this section, the firearms may only be possessed for the purpose of using them in the hunting of game while such persons are in the act of hunting, or while on a hunting trip, or while such persons are competing in a bona fide trap or skeet shoot or any other organized contest where rifles, pistols, or shotguns are used. Nothing in this section shall be construed to allow aliens to hunt or fish in this state without first having obtained a regular hunting or fishing license.[ 2009 c 216 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 9.41.185 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.41 - Firearms and Dangerous Weapons.|9.41.185 - Coyote getters.

RCW 9.41.185 Coyote getters.The use of "coyote getters" or similar spring-triggered shell devices shall not constitute a violation of any of the laws of the state of Washington when the use of such "coyote getters" is authorized by the state department of agriculture and/or the state department of fish and wildlife in cooperative programs with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, for the purpose of controlling or eliminating coyotes harmful to livestock and game animals on range land or forest areas.[ 1999 c 143 § 3; 1988 c 36 § 3; 1965 c 46 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 9.41.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.41 - Firearms and Dangerous Weapons.|9.41.220 - Unlawful firearms and parts contraband.

RCW 9.41.220 Unlawful firearms and parts contraband.All machine guns, bump-fire stocks, undetectable firearms, short-barreled shotguns, or short-barreled rifles, or any part designed and intended solely and exclusively for use in a machine gun, short-barreled shotgun, or short-barreled rifle, or in converting a weapon into a machine gun, short-barreled shotgun, or short-barreled rifle, illegally held or illegally possessed are hereby declared to be contraband, and it shall be the duty of all peace officers, and/or any officer or member of the armed forces of the United States or the state of Washington, to seize said machine gun, bump-fire stock, undetectable firearm, short-barreled shotgun, or short-barreled rifle, or parts thereof, wherever and whenever found.[ 2019 c 243 § 4; 2018 c 7 § 4; 1994 sp.s. c 7 § 421; 1933 c 64 § 4; RRS § 2518-4.]NOTES:Effective dates—2018 c 7: See note following RCW 9.41.010.Finding—Intent—Severability—1994 sp.s. c 7: See notes following RCW 43.70.540.Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 7 §§ 401-410, 413-416, 418-437, and 439-460: See note following RCW 9.41.010.
WA Rev Code § 9.41.225 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.41 - Firearms and Dangerous Weapons.|9.41.225 - Use of machine gun or bump-fire stock in felony—Penalty.

RCW 9.41.225 Use of machine gun or bump-fire stock in felony—Penalty.(1) It is unlawful for a person, in the commission or furtherance of a felony other than a violation of RCW 9.41.190, to discharge a machine gun or to menace or threaten with a machine gun, another person.(2) It is unlawful for a person, in the commission or furtherance of a felony other than a violation of RCW 9.41.190, to discharge a firearm containing a bump-fire stock or to menace or threaten another person with a firearm containing a bump-fire stock.(3) A violation of this section shall be punished as a class A felony under chapter 9A.20 RCW.[ 2018 c 7 § 5; 1989 c 231 § 3.]NOTES:Effective dates—2018 c 7: See note following RCW 9.41.010.Intent—1989 c 231: "The legislature is concerned about the increasing number of drug dealers, gang members, and other dangerous criminals who are increasingly being found in possession of machine guns. The legislature recognizes that possession of machine guns by dangerous criminals represents a serious threat to law enforcement officers and the general public. The use of a machine gun in furtherance of a felony is a particularly heinous crime because of the potential for great harm or death to a large number of people. It is the intent of the legislature to protect the public safety by deterring the illegal use of machine guns in the furtherance of a felony by creating a separate offense with severe penalties for such use of a machine gun." [ 1989 c 231 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 9.41.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.41 - Firearms and Dangerous Weapons.|9.41.230 - Aiming or discharging firearms, dangerous weapons.

RCW 9.41.230 Aiming or discharging firearms, dangerous weapons.(1) For conduct not amounting to a violation of chapter 9A.36 RCW, any person who:(a) Aims any firearm, whether loaded or not, at or towards any human being;(b) Willfully discharges any firearm, air gun, or other weapon, or throws any deadly missile in a public place, or in any place where any person might be endangered thereby. A public place shall not include any location at which firearms are authorized to be lawfully discharged; or(c) Except as provided in RCW 9.41.185, sets a so-called trap, spring pistol, rifle, or other dangerous weapon,although no injury results, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.(2) If an injury results from a violation of subsection (1) of this section, the person violating subsection (1) of this section shall be subject to the applicable provisions of chapters 9A.32 and 9A.36 RCW.[ 1994 sp.s. c 7 § 422; 1909 c 249 § 307; 1888 p 100 §§ 2, 3; RRS § 2559.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—Severability—1994 sp.s. c 7: See notes following RCW 43.70.540.Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 7 §§ 401-410, 413-416, 418-437, and 439-460: See note following RCW 9.41.010.Discharging firearm at railroad rolling stock: RCW 81.60.070.
WA Rev Code § 9.41.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.41 - Firearms and Dangerous Weapons.|9.41.240 - Possession of pistol or semiautomatic assault rifle by person from eighteen to twenty-one.

RCW 9.41.240 Possession of pistol or semiautomatic assault rifle by person from eighteen to twenty-one.(1) A person under twenty-one years of age may not purchase a pistol or semiautomatic assault rifle, and except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no person may sell or transfer a semiautomatic assault rifle to a person under twenty-one years of age.(2) Unless an exception under RCW 9.41.042, 9.41.050, or 9.41.060 applies, a person at least eighteen years of age, but less than twenty-one years of age, may possess a pistol only:(a) In the person's place of abode;(b) At the person's fixed place of business; or(c) On real property under his or her control.(3) Except in the places and situations identified in RCW 9.41.042 (1) through (9) and 9.41.060 (1) through (10), a person at least eighteen years of age, but less than twenty-one years of age, may possess a semiautomatic assault rifle only:(a) In the person's place of abode;(b) At the person's fixed place of business;(c) On real property under his or her control; or(d) For the specific purpose of (i) moving to a new place of abode; (ii) traveling between the person's place of abode and real property under his or her control; or (iii) selling or transferring the firearm in accordance with the requirements of this chapter; provided that in all of these situations the semiautomatic assault rifle is unloaded and either in secure gun storage or secured with a trigger lock or similar device that is designed to prevent the unauthorized use or discharge of the firearm.[ 2019 c 3 § 13 (Initiative Measure No. 1639, approved November 6, 2018); 1994 sp.s. c 7 § 423; 1971 c 34 § 1; 1909 c 249 § 308; 1883 p 67 § 1; RRS § 2560.]NOTES:Finding—Short title—Effective dates—Implementation—2019 c 3 (Initiative Measure No. 1639): See notes following RCW 9.41.360.Finding—Intent—Severability—1994 sp.s. c 7: See notes following RCW 43.70.540.Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 7 §§ 401-410, 413-416, 418-437, and 439-460: See note following RCW 9.41.010.
WA Rev Code § 9.41.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.41 - Firearms and Dangerous Weapons.|9.41.250 - Dangerous weapons—Penalty.

RCW 9.41.250 Dangerous weapons—Penalty.(1) Every person who:(a) Manufactures, sells, or disposes of or possesses any instrument or weapon of the kind usually known as slungshot, sand club, or metal knuckles, or spring blade knife;(b) Furtively carries with intent to conceal any dagger, dirk, pistol, or other dangerous weapon; or(c) Uses any contrivance or device for suppressing the noise of any firearm unless the suppressor is legally registered and possessed in accordance with federal law,is guilty of a gross misdemeanor punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.(2) "Spring blade knife" means any knife, including a prototype, model, or other sample, with a blade that is automatically released by a spring mechanism or other mechanical device, or any knife having a blade which opens, or falls, or is ejected into position by the force of gravity, or by an outward, downward, or centrifugal thrust or movement. A knife that contains a spring, detent, or other mechanism designed to create a bias toward closure of the blade and that requires physical exertion applied to the blade by hand, wrist, or arm to overcome the bias toward closure to assist in opening the knife is not a spring blade knife.[ 2012 c 179 § 1; 2011 c 13 § 1; 2007 c 379 § 1; 1994 sp.s. c 7 § 424; 1959 c 143 § 1; 1957 c 93 § 1; 1909 c 249 § 265; 1886 p 81 § 1; Code 1881 § 929; RRS § 2517.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—Severability—1994 sp.s. c 7: See notes following RCW 43.70.540.Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 7 §§ 401-410, 413-416, 418-437, and 439-460: See note following RCW 9.41.010.
WA Rev Code § 9.41.260 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.41 - Firearms and Dangerous Weapons.|9.41.260 - Dangerous exhibitions.

RCW 9.41.260 Dangerous exhibitions.Every proprietor, lessee, or occupant of any place of amusement, or any plat of ground or building, who allows it to be used for the exhibition of skill in throwing any sharp instrument or in shooting any bow gun or firearm of any description, at or toward any human being, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.[ 1994 sp.s. c 7 § 425; 1909 c 249 § 283; RRS § 2535.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—Severability—1994 sp.s. c 7: See notes following RCW 43.70.540.Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 7 §§ 401-410, 413-416, 418-437, and 439-460: See note following RCW 9.41.010.Fireworks: Chapter 70.77 RCW.
WA Rev Code § 9.41.270 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.41 - Firearms and Dangerous Weapons.|9.41.270 - Weapons apparently capable of producing bodily harm—Unlawful carrying or handling—Penalty—Exceptions.

RCW 9.41.270 Weapons apparently capable of producing bodily harm—Unlawful carrying or handling—Penalty—Exceptions.(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to carry, exhibit, display, or draw any firearm, dagger, sword, knife or other cutting or stabbing instrument, club, or any other weapon apparently capable of producing bodily harm, in a manner, under circumstances, and at a time and place that either manifests an intent to intimidate another or that warrants alarm for the safety of other persons.(2) Any person violating the provisions of subsection (1) above shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor. If any person is convicted of a violation of subsection (1) of this section, the person shall lose his or her concealed pistol license, if any. The court shall send notice of the revocation to the department of licensing, and the city, town, or county which issued the license.(3) Subsection (1) of this section shall not apply to or affect the following:(a) Any act committed by a person while in his or her place of abode or fixed place of business;(b) Any person who by virtue of his or her office or public employment is vested by law with a duty to preserve public safety, maintain public order, or to make arrests for offenses, while in the performance of such duty;(c) Any person acting for the purpose of protecting himself or herself against the use of presently threatened unlawful force by another, or for the purpose of protecting another against the use of such unlawful force by a third person;(d) Any person making or assisting in making a lawful arrest for the commission of a felony; or(e) Any person engaged in military activities sponsored by the federal or state governments.[ 1994 sp.s. c 7 § 426; 1969 c 8 § 1.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—Severability—1994 sp.s. c 7: See notes following RCW 43.70.540.Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 7 §§ 401-410, 413-416, 418-437, and 439-460: See note following RCW 9.41.010.
WA Rev Code § 9.41.290 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.41 - Firearms and Dangerous Weapons.|9.41.290 - State preemption.

RCW 9.41.290 State preemption.The state of Washington hereby fully occupies and preempts the entire field of firearms regulation within the boundaries of the state, including the registration, licensing, possession, purchase, sale, acquisition, transfer, discharge, and transportation of firearms, or any other element relating to firearms or parts thereof, including ammunition and reloader components. Cities, towns, and counties or other municipalities may enact only those laws and ordinances relating to firearms that are specifically authorized by state law, as in RCW 9.41.300, and are consistent with this chapter. Such local ordinances shall have the same penalty as provided for by state law. Local laws and ordinances that are inconsistent with, more restrictive than, or exceed the requirements of state law shall not be enacted and are preempted and repealed, regardless of the nature of the code, charter, or home rule status of such city, town, county, or municipality.[ 1994 sp.s. c 7 § 428; 1985 c 428 § 1; 1983 c 232 § 12.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—Severability—1994 sp.s. c 7: See notes following RCW 43.70.540.Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 7 §§ 401-410, 413-416, 418-437, and 439-460: See note following RCW 9.41.010.Severability—1985 c 428: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1985 c 428 § 6.]Application—1983 c 232 § 12: "Section 12 of this act shall not apply to any offense committed prior to July 24, 1983." [ 1983 c 232 § 13.]Severability—1983 c 232: See note following RCW 9.41.010.
WA Rev Code § 9.41.305 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.41 - Firearms and Dangerous Weapons.|9.41.305 - Open carry of weapons prohibited on state capitol grounds.

RCW 9.41.305 Open carry of weapons prohibited on state capitol grounds.(1) Unless exempt under subsection (4) of this section, it is unlawful for any person to knowingly open carry a firearm or other weapon, as defined in RCW 9.41.300(1)(b), while knowingly being in the following locations: The west state capitol campus grounds; any buildings on the state capitol grounds; any state legislative office; or any location of a public legislative hearing or meeting during the hearing or meeting.(2) "Buildings on the state capitol grounds" means the following buildings located on the state capitol grounds, commonly known as Legislative, Temple of Justice, John L. O'Brien, John A. Cherberg, Irving R. Newhouse, Joel M. Pritchard, Helen Sommers, Insurance, Governor's Mansion, Visitor Information Center, Carlyon House, Ayer House, General Administration, 1500 Jefferson, James M. Dolliver, Old Capitol, Capitol Court, State Archives, Natural Resources, Office Building #2, Highway-License, Transportation, Employment Security, Child Care Center, Union Avenue, Washington Street, Professional Arts, State Farm, and Powerhouse Buildings.(3) "West state capitol campus grounds" means areas of the campus south of Powerhouse Rd. SW, south of Union Avenue SW as extended westward to Powerhouse Rd. SW, west of Capitol Way, north of 15th Avenue SW between Capitol Way S. and Water Street SW, west of Water Street between 15th Avenue SW and 16th Avenue SW, north of 16th Avenue SW between Water Street SW and the east banks of Capitol Lake, and east of the banks of Capitol Lake.(4) Duly authorized federal, state, or local law enforcement officers or personnel are exempt from this section when carrying a firearm or other weapon in conformance with their employing agency's policy. Members of the armed forces of the United States or the state of Washington are exempt from this section when carrying a firearm or other weapon in the discharge of official duty or traveling to or from official duty.(5) A person violating this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.(6) Nothing in this section applies to the lawful concealed carry of a firearm by a person who has a valid concealed pistol license.[ 2021 c 261 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 261: See note following RCW 9.41.300.
WA Rev Code § 9.41.310 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.41 - Firearms and Dangerous Weapons.|9.41.310 - Information pamphlet.

RCW 9.41.310 Information pamphlet.(1) After a public hearing, the department of fish and wildlife shall publish a pamphlet on firearms safety and the legal limits of the use of firearms. The pamphlet shall include current information on firearms laws and regulations and state preemption of local firearms laws. By July 1, 2017, the department of fish and wildlife shall update the pamphlet to incorporate information on suicide awareness and prevention as recommended by the safe homes task force established in *RCW 43.70.445.(2) This pamphlet may be used in the department's hunter safety education program and shall be provided to the department of licensing for distribution to firearms dealers and persons authorized to issue concealed pistol licenses. The department of fish and wildlife shall reimburse the department of licensing for costs associated with distribution of the pamphlet.[ 2016 c 90 § 4; 1994 c 264 § 2; 1988 c 36 § 4; 1985 c 428 § 5.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 43.70.445 expired July 1, 2021.Findings—2016 c 90: See note following RCW 43.70.442.Severability—1985 c 428: See note following RCW 9.41.290.
WA Rev Code § 9.41.320 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.41 - Firearms and Dangerous Weapons.|9.41.320 - Fireworks.

RCW 9.41.320 Fireworks.Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit the possession, sale, or use of fireworks when possessed, sold, or used in compliance with chapter 70.77 RCW.[ 1994 c 133 § 16.]NOTES:Severability—Effective date—1994 c 133: See notes following RCW 70.77.146.
WA Rev Code § 9.41.325 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.41 - Firearms and Dangerous Weapons.|9.41.325 - Undetectable or untraceable firearms—Penalties.

RCW 9.41.325 Undetectable or untraceable firearms—Penalties.(1) No person may knowingly or recklessly allow, facilitate, aid, or abet the manufacture or assembly of an undetectable firearm or untraceable firearm by a person who: (a) Is ineligible under state or federal law to possess a firearm; or (b) has signed a valid voluntary waiver of firearm rights that has not been revoked under RCW 9.41.350. For purposes of this provision, the failure to conduct a background check as provided in RCW 9.41.113 shall be prima facie evidence of recklessness.(2)(a) Any person violating this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.(b) If a person previously has been found guilty under this section, then the person is guilty of a class C felony punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW for each subsequent knowing violation of this section. A person is guilty of a separate offense for each and every firearm to which this section applies.[ 2019 c 243 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—2019 c 243: See note following RCW 9.41.010.