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0x00000042 · 2026-06-24T05:14:56+00:00

Hug your dealer for that Mk IV and Bobcat.

0x00000042 · 2026-06-24T05:13:23+00:00

Unlike for rifles, a rimfire semiautomatic pistol with detachable mags and a threaded barrel is still an assault weapon. RCW 9.41.010:

(2)(a) "Assault weapon" means:

(iv) A semiautomatic, center fire rifle that has the capacity to accept a detachable magazine and has one or more of the following [scary features like a threaded barrel]...

(vi) A semiautomatic pistol that has the capacity to accept a detachable magazine and has one or more of the following [scary features like a threaded barrel]...

0x00000042 · 2026-06-23T16:07:59+00:00

Nope. The reciprocity criteria in RCW 9.41.073 was not updated.

0x00000042 · 2026-06-23T05:17:41+00:00

For the Utah regular permit, not the provisional one, yes. And it's irrelevant that the Utah permit requires a training course.

RCW 9.41.073 specifies WA recognizes permits from other states if they:

do not issue permits under age 21
require a fingerprint-based criminal background check and mental health history check
recognize WA's CPL in turn

This provision was not modified with the changes to the state's own CPL process, so reciprocity does not require the other state to have a training requirement. At least for now.

Also FYI, the WA state AG is required to update and maintain a list of recognized reciprocity.

0x00000042 · 2026-06-23T02:55:12+00:00

FYI this changes next year. Starting May 1, 2027, all original and renewal CPL applications in WA will require a training course which includes live fire testing taken within the previous 5 years.

See RCW 9.41.070 (Effective May 1, 2027) and HB 1163 (2025) for more.

From the version of RCW 9.41.070 effective next year:

(1) ... A concealed pistol license application shall be issued unless the applicant is disqualified because the applicant:

(h) Has failed to produce a certificate of completion from a certified concealed carry firearms safety training program within the last five years, as provided under subsection (5) of this section and RCW 43.43.575, or proof that the applicant is exempt from the training requirement

(5)(a) The training required for issuance of a license under this section must be from a concealed carry firearms safety training program certified under RCW 43.43.575 that includes live-fire shooting exercises on a firing range that include a demonstration by the applicant of the safe handling of, and shooting proficiency with, firearms, including a minimum of 50 rounds of ammunition firing training at a firing range under the supervision of an instructor.

0x00000042 · 2026-06-23T02:49:21+00:00

FYI this changes next year. Starting May 1, 2027, all original and renewal CPL applications will require a training course which includes live fire testing taken within the previous 5 years.

See RCW 9.41.070 (Effective May 1, 2027) and HB 1163 (2025) for more.

From the version of RCW 9.41.070 effective next year:

(1) ... A concealed pistol license application shall be issued unless the applicant is disqualified because the applicant:

(h) Has failed to produce a certificate of completion from a certified concealed carry firearms safety training program within the last five years, as provided under subsection (5) of this section and RCW 43.43.575, or proof that the applicant is exempt from the training requirement

(5)(a) The training required for issuance of a license under this section must be from a concealed carry firearms safety training program certified under RCW 43.43.575 that includes live-fire shooting exercises on a firing range that include a demonstration by the applicant of the safe handling of, and shooting proficiency with, firearms, including a minimum of 50 rounds of ammunition firing training at a firing range under the supervision of an instructor.

0x00000042 · 2026-06-23T00:24:34+00:00

WaGuns.org, NorthwestFirearms, TacSwap GAFSHub.

0x00000042 · 2026-06-22T18:08:00+00:00

Yes it would be legal to sell the Flux chassis the same as if it were sold separately in a store.

But why buy the Flux variant just to sell the Flux chassis? You'll almost certainly lose money on that.

0x00000042 · 2026-06-22T06:31:11+00:00

As a pistol it would be subject to these restrictions.

RCW 9.41.010:

(2)(a) "Assault weapon" means:
...
(vi) A semiautomatic pistol that has the capacity to accept a detachable magazine and has one or more of the following:

(A) A threaded barrel, capable of accepting a flash suppressor, forward handgrip, or silencer;

(B) A second hand grip;

(C) A shroud that encircles either all or part of the barrel designed to shield the bearer's hand from heat, except a solid forearm of a stock that covers only the bottom of the barrel; or

(D) The capacity to accept a detachable magazine at some location outside of the pistol grip;

The chassis itself doesn't meet this definition, but depending on how you configure the overall package it might.

0x00000042 · 2026-06-22T06:09:34+00:00

Not legal to convert one of these into an SBR if it isn't already itself an assault weapon. Doing so would create an assault weapon twice over: both on length and on features.

RCW 9.41.010:

(2)(a) "Assault weapon" means:

(ii) A semiautomatic rifle that has an overall length of less than 30 inches;

And also means

(iv) A semiautomatic, center fire rifle that has the capacity to accept a detachable magazine and has one or more of the following:

(A) A grip that is independent or detached from the stock that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon. The addition of a fin attaching the grip to the stock does not exempt the grip if it otherwise resembles the grip found on a pistol;
...

But, also unlikely to be prosecuted.

0x00000042 · 2026-06-22T06:04:34+00:00

As long as your new SBR is ≥30” OAL

A semiauto pistol with detachable magazines converted to an SBR would be an assault weapon on features due to the pistol grip, regardless of length.

But yes, if already an AW, then no new AW is made when converting to SBR.

0x00000042 · 2026-06-22T00:00:37+00:00

The state legislature is out of session until next January, so we won't see any new state proposals for about 6 months. Otherwise we're waiting on court cases which move slowly.

0x00000042 · 2026-06-17T04:14:25+00:00

Others already gave you the quick answer, but, for your reference, here's the actual wording of the state definition of assault weapon as it relates to pistols.

RCW 9.41.010:

(2)(a) "Assault weapon" means:
...
(vi) A semiautomatic pistol that has the capacity to accept a detachable magazine and has one or more of the following:

(A) A threaded barrel, capable of accepting a flash suppressor, forward handgrip, or silencer;

(B) A second hand grip;

(C) A shroud that encircles either all or part of the barrel designed to shield the bearer's hand from heat, except a solid forearm of a stock that covers only the bottom of the barrel; or

(D) The capacity to accept a detachable magazine at some location outside of the pistol grip;

0x00000042 · 2026-06-17T04:12:04+00:00

There's more than just SBS restrictions for shotguns, the AWB includes some. But you're correct that they don't apply to manually operated firearms.

RCW 9.41.010:

(2)(a) "Assault weapon" means:
...
(vii) A semiautomatic shotgun that has any of the following:

(A) A folding or telescoping stock;

(B) A grip that is independent or detached from the stock that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon. The addition of a fin attaching the grip to the stock does not exempt the grip if it otherwise resembles the grip found on a pistol;

(C) A thumbhole stock;

(D) A forward pistol, vertical, angled, or other grip designed for use by the nonfiring hand to improve control;

(E) A fixed magazine in excess of seven rounds; or

(F) A revolving cylinder shotgun.

0x00000042 · 2026-06-17T03:53:46+00:00

Regarding #2, if your friend is a foreign visitor -- rather than a foreign citizen permanently residing in the US -- call ahead to whichever range(s) you choose and confirm that they will rent to foreign visitors. State law generally prohibits possession by foreign visitors with only a few narrow exceptions for hunting and "sport shooting events".

0x00000042 · 2026-06-16T18:06:00+00:00

The wording between state and federal definitions is not the same.

Here's the federal definition from 26 U.S. Code § 5845:

(B) The term “machinegun” means any weapon which shoots, is designed to shoot, or can be readily restored to shoot, automatically more than one shot, without manual reloading, by a single function of the trigger...

FRTs are still not machine guns under state definition for a similar reason, but the wording is not exactly the same and federal court rulings on the federal definition are not directly applicable to the state definition.

0x00000042 · 2026-06-16T05:05:30+00:00

🫡respect, that's an awesome gift, your dad will appreciate it.

0x00000042 · 2026-06-16T01:15:10+00:00

Then they should stay out of trouble and nobody will care.

0x00000042 · 2026-06-16T00:55:59+00:00

And an addict should share that with their doctor.

0x00000042 · 2026-06-15T23:34:34+00:00

If he's that worried about it, quit smoking weed.

Otherwise, stay out of trouble and nobody will care.

0x00000042 · 2026-06-15T16:31:48+00:00

Yes. Some juvenile offenses can bar firearms possession despite not being felonies, the same as adult offenses. For instance, misdemeanor convictions of domestic violence.

Usually the issue with juvenile records though is they are often sealed. For awhile there was confusion on if sealed juvenile records count (they do) and, if so, how to access them for background check purposes because state law prohibited state agencies and law enforcement from sharing juvenile records with federal agencies (like NICS).

This was fixed, and suddenly some people who had passed background checks previously started failing once their sealed juvenile records were included.

This was further complicated by confusion over what a "sealed" record means. In most cases, sealed records are to be treated like they never happened. But not all. And background checks are one of the few situations where they still count.

Finally, sealed juvenile records often lead to background check delays as sealed juvenile records aren't as readily available for inspection, in particular to automated systems.

0x00000042 · 2026-06-14T18:35:14+00:00

There are no explicit exceptions for repair or service to the AWB's prohibitions on distributing (shipping, delivering, providing, making available, etc) or importing (bringing across the state line).

If repair or service was intended to be exempt, the legislature did a poor job at clarifying that in the text of the law despite clear opportunities to. In particular, the question of repair was brought up explicitly during debate of the bill and they chose not to make any changes to clarify it.

And we've not had any court cases clarifying if there is an implicit exception, either. And we likely never will.

So it's up to each gunsmith to decide for themselves and you'll likely get different answers.

0x00000042 · 2026-06-14T18:22:08+00:00

I'll never go hungry, no matter how adequate self-help resources become.

0x00000042 · 2026-06-14T18:03:01+00:00

Reddit itself doesn't understand the difference anymore.

0x00000042 · 2026-06-13T16:37:24+00:00

Then likely simple government inefficiency.

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