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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Pistol Laws in washington state

Posted: 4/22/2003 3:02:42 PM EDT

Im 20. If my dad, or a friend, buys a handgun, and gives it to me, is it legal for me to keep it in my residence/car, or take it into the woods/range shooting? I thought it was legal for someone under the age of 18 to own/have a rifle, just not *buy* one. Was seeing if it was the same for pistols.

Thanks

Alex

Posted: 4/22/2003 4:42:08 PM EDT

[#1]

RCW 9.41.240
Possession of pistol by person from eighteen to twenty-one.
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:
(1) In the person's place of abode;

(2) At the person's fixed place of business; or

(3) On real property under his or her control.

RCW 9.41.042
Children -- Permissible firearm possession.
RCW 9.41.040(1)(b)(iii) shall not apply to any person under the age of eighteen years who is:
(1) In attendance at a hunter's safety course or a firearms safety course;

(2) Engaging in practice in the use of a firearm or target shooting at an established range authorized by the governing body of the jurisdiction in which such range is located or any other area where the discharge of a firearm is not prohibited;

(3) Engaging in an organized competition involving the use of a firearm, or participating in or practicing for a performance by an organized group that uses firearms as a part of the performance;

(4) Hunting or trapping under a valid license issued to the person under Title 77 RCW;

(5) In an area where the discharge of a firearm is permitted, is not trespassing, and the person either: (a) Is at least fourteen years of age, has been issued a hunter safety certificate, and is using a lawful firearm other than a pistol; or (b) is under the supervision of a parent, guardian, or other adult approved for the purpose by the parent or guardian;

(6) Traveling with any unloaded firearm in the person's possession to or from any activity described in subsection (1), (2), (3), (4), or (5) of this section;

(7) On real property under the control of his or her parent, other relative, or legal guardian and who has the permission of the parent or legal guardian to possess a firearm;

(8) At his or her residence and who, with the permission of his or her parent or legal guardian, possesses a firearm for the purpose of exercising the rights specified in RCW 9A.16.020(3); or

(9) Is a member of the armed forces of the United States, national guard, or organized reserves, when on duty.

RCW 9.41.050
Carrying firearms.
<snip>
(3) A person at least eighteen years of age who is in possession of an unloaded pistol shall not leave the unloaded pistol in a vehicle unless the unloaded pistol is locked within the vehicle and concealed from view from outside the vehicle.

Posted: 4/22/2003 9:15:19 PM EDT

[#2]

You guys are my hero ;)
Specially you JAFO! I knew I could have it in my home or on my property (car)

Have to get my dad to spend my money to buy that HK USP45 now.

Funny thing is:

5) In an area where the discharge of a firearm is permitted, is not trespassing, and the person either: (a) Is at least fourteen years of age, has been issued a hunter safety certificate, and is using a lawful firearm other than a pistol;

means that if I have my AR15, a hunter safety certificate (LOL)...im legal pretty much anywhere out in the woods thats. Am I reading that right?

Posted: 4/23/2003 8:30:08 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
You guys are my hero ;)
Specially you JAFO! I knew I could have it in my home or on my property (car)

Have to get my dad to spend my money to buy that HK USP45 now.

Funny thing is:
5) In an area where the discharge of a firearm is permitted, is not trespassing, and the person either: (a) Is at least fourteen years of age, has been issued a hunter safety certificate, and is using a lawful firearm other than a pistol;

means that if I have my AR15, a hunter safety certificate (LOL)...im legal pretty much anywhere out in the woods thats. Am I reading that right?

It certainly looks that way to me, but I must provide the disclaimer: I am not an attorney, judge, police officer, or any other representative of the legal system ;)

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