Chapter 9.41 - FIREARMS AND DANGEROUS WEAPONS

Section 9.41.010 - [Effective Until 1/1/2025] Definitions
Section 9.41.010 - [Effective 1/1/2025] Definitions
Section 9.41.040 - [Effective Until 6/6/2024] Unlawful possession of firearms-Penalties
Section 9.41.040 - [Effective 6/6/2024] Unlawful possession of firearms-Penalties
Section 9.41.041 - Unlawful possession of firearms-Restoration of right to possess
Section 9.41.042 - Children-Permissible firearm possession
Section 9.41.045 - Offenders under supervision of the department-Possession prohibited-Penalties
Section 9.41.047 - [Effective Until 6/6/2024] Persons found not guilty by reason of insanity and others-Possession rights
Section 9.41.047 - [Effective 6/6/2024] Persons found not guilty by reason of insanity and others-Possession rights
Section 9.41.049 - [Effective Until 6/6/2024] Persons who present likelihood of serious harm-Possession rights
Section 9.41.049 - [Effective 6/6/2024] Persons who present likelihood of serious harm-Possession rights
Section 9.41.050 - Carrying firearms
Section 9.41.060 - [Effective Until 6/6/2024] Exceptions to restrictions on carrying firearms
Section 9.41.060 - [Effective 6/6/2024] Exceptions to restrictions on carrying firearms
Section 9.41.065 - Correctional employees-Effect of exemption from firearms restrictions-Liability limited
Section 9.41.070 - Concealed pistol license-Application-Fee-Renewal
Section 9.41.073 - Concealed pistol license-Reciprocity
Section 9.41.075 - Concealed pistol license-Revocation
Section 9.41.080 - Delivery to ineligible persons
Section 9.41.090 - Dealer deliveries regulated-Hold on delivery-Fees authorized
Section 9.41.092 - Licensed dealer deliveries-Background checks
Section 9.41.094 - Waiver of confidentiality
Section 9.41.097 - Supplying information on the eligibility of persons to possess firearms, purchase firearms, or be issued a concealed pistol license
Section 9.41.0975 - Officials and agencies-Immunity, writ of mandamus
Section 9.41.098 - [Effective Until 6/6/2024] Forfeiture of firearms-Disposition-Confiscation
Section 9.41.098 - [Effective 6/6/2024] Forfeiture of firearms-Disposition-Confiscation
Section 9.41.100 - Dealer licensing and registration required
Section 9.41.110 - [Effective Until 7/1/2025] Dealer's licenses, by whom granted, conditions, fees-Employees, fingerprinting and background checks-Wholesale sales excepted-Permits prohibited
Section 9.41.110 - [Effective 7/1/2025] Dealer's licenses, by whom granted, conditions, fees-Employees, fingerprinting and background checks-Wholesale sales excepted-Permits prohibited
Section 9.41.111 - Firearm frames or receivers-Background check-Penalty
Section 9.41.113 - Firearm sales or transfers-Background checks-Requirements-Exceptions
Section 9.41.1132 - Firearm sales and transfers-Firearms safety training program-Exceptions
Section 9.41.1135 - Firearms sales or transfers-Use of Washington state patrol firearms background check system
Section 9.41.114 - [Contingent expiration date] Firearm sales or transfers-Denial of application report-Dealer's duties
Section 9.41.114 - [Contingent effective date] Firearm sales or transfers-Denial of application report-Dealer's duties
Section 9.41.115 - Penalties-Violations of RCW 9.41.113
Section 9.41.120 - Firearms as loan security
Section 9.41.122 - Out-of-state purchasing
Section 9.41.124 - Purchasing of rifles and shotguns by nonresidents
Section 9.41.129 - Recordkeeping requirements
Section 9.41.135 - Verification of licenses and registration-Notice to federal government
Section 9.41.137 - Department of licensing, authority to adopt rules-Reporting of violations-Authority to revoke licenses
Section 9.41.139 - Department of licensing-Eligibility to possess firearms
Section 9.41.140 - Alteration of identifying marks-Exceptions
Section 9.41.171 - [Effective Until 6/6/2024] Alien possession of firearms-Requirements-Penalty
Section 9.41.171 - [Effective 6/6/2024] Alien possession of firearms-Requirements-Penalty
Section 9.41.173 - Alien possession of firearms-Alien firearm license-Political subdivisions may not modify requirements-Penalty for false statement
Section 9.41.175 - Alien possession of firearms-Possession without license-Conditions
Section 9.41.185 - Coyote getters
Section 9.41.190 - Unlawful firearms-Exceptions
Section 9.41.220 - Unlawful firearms and parts contraband
Section 9.41.225 - Use of machine gun or bump-fire stock in felony-Penalty
Section 9.41.230 - Aiming or discharging firearms, dangerous weapons
Section 9.41.240 - Possession of pistol or semiautomatic assault rifle by person from eighteen to twenty-one
Section 9.41.250 - Dangerous weapons-Penalty
Section 9.41.251 - Dangerous weapons-Application of restrictions to law enforcement, firefighting, rescue, and military personnel
Section 9.41.260 - Dangerous exhibitions
Section 9.41.270 - Weapons apparently capable of producing bodily harm-Unlawful carrying or handling-Penalty-Exceptions
Section 9.41.280 - Possessing dangerous weapons on school facilities-Penalty-Exceptions
Section 9.41.282 - Possessing dangerous weapons on child care premises-Penalty-Exceptions
Section 9.41.284 - Possessing dangerous weapons at voting facilities-Penalty-Exceptions
Section 9.41.290 - State preemption
Section 9.41.300 - [Effective Until 6/6/2024] Weapons prohibited in certain places-Local laws and ordinances-Exceptions-Penalty
Section 9.41.300 - [Effective 6/6/2024] Weapons prohibited in certain places-Local laws and ordinances-Exceptions-Penalty
Section 9.41.305 - Open carry of weapons prohibited on state capitol grounds and municipal buildings
Section 9.41.310 - Information pamphlet
Section 9.41.320 - Fireworks
Section 9.41.325 - Undetectable or untraceable firearms-Penalties
Section 9.41.326 - Untraceable firearms-Exceptions-Penalties
Section 9.41.327 - Unfinished frames or receivers-Exceptions-Penalties
Section 9.41.328 - Imprinting a firearm or unfinished frame or receiver
Section 9.41.330 - Felony firearm offenders-Determination of registration
Section 9.41.333 - Duty to register-Requirements
Section 9.41.335 - Failure to register as felony firearm offender
Section 9.41.340 - Return of privately owned firearm by law enforcement agency-Notification-Exception-Exemption from public disclosure-Civil liability-Liability for request based on false information
Section 9.41.345 - Return of privately owned firearm or concealed pistol license by law enforcement agency-Duties-Notice-Exception
Section 9.41.350 - Voluntary waiver of firearm rights-Procedure-Penalty-Exemption from public disclosure
Section 9.41.352 - Voluntary waiver of firearm rights-Form-Availability
Section 9.41.354 - Voluntary waiver of firearm rights-Health professionals
Section 9.41.360 - Unsafe storage of a firearm
Section 9.41.365 - Firearm security and storage-Requirements for dealers
Section 9.41.370 - Large capacity magazines-Exceptions-Penalty
Section 9.41.375 - Large capacity magazines-Unfair method of competition
Section 9.41.380 - Safe storage of firearms expansion encouraged-No special relationship created by dealer storage
Section 9.41.390 - Assault weapons-Manufacturing, importing, distributing, selling prohibited-Exceptions-Penalty
Section 9.41.395 - Assault weapons-Consumer protection act
Section 9.41.800 - Surrender of weapons or licenses-Prohibition on future possession or licensing
Section 9.41.801 - Surrender of weapons or licenses-Ensuring compliance
Section 9.41.802 - Proof of surrender and receipt pattern form-Declaration of nonsurrender pattern form-Administrative office of the courts to develop
Section 9.41.804 - Proof of surrender and receipt form, declaration, or other evidence-Requirement to file with clerk of the court
Section 9.41.810 - Penalty
Section 9.41.815 - Surrender of weapons or licenses-Ensuring compliance-Information sharing
Section 9.41.NEW - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] [Effective 6/6/2024] [Duty to report loss or theft of firearm]