People
Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.
Washington State has some very strict laws restricting possession of firearms by prohibited people. In most instances it constitutes a Class C Felony. However, in some instances, it can constitute even more serious charges. (LINK) https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9.41&full=true#9.41.040
Delivery of a Firearm to an Ineligible Person.
If you knowingly deliver a firearm to a prohibited person, you face felony charges in Washington state. https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9.41.080
Restoration of Firearms Rights.
If you are looking to restore your firearms rights, visit us at https://www.getmyrightsback.com/
Despite many of Washington's restrictive gun laws, restoration of firearms rights, following a conviction for certain crimes, remains a relatively easy process so long as one qualifies. That is the all-important question, do you qualify? If you want to take a quick survey to ensure that you are eligible for restoration, click here,
Link (https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9.41&full=true#9.41.041 and https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9.41.047)
Children and Firearm Possession.
Yes, under-age children can possess firearms in certain situations, but they are limited and required not only strict adherence to the law, but the utmost of firearm safety. If you are trying to ensure that your introduction of firearms to your children is compliant with Washington laws, check out https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9.41.042
Red Flag Laws / Extreme Risk Protection Orders
Yes, Washington state has a vibrant Red Flag Law system. Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPO) is the correct term under Washington law. ERPOs are civil orders, which remove an otherwise inalienable, right. And while some may be able to articulate a need to disarm certain individuals, the procedural mechanisms used by Washington court fails to even come close to providing procedural due process. All of Washington's Extreme Rist Protection Order statutes are here.
Possession of Firearms by Non US Citizens.
If you are not a United States citizen, you cannot possess a firearm in Washington State unless.
https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9.41.171
There are ways that certain non-citizens can lawfully possess firearms in certain situations, they include
https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9.41.173
https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9.41.175
Possession of Certain Firearms by Persons 18 to 20 years old.
What you can possess not only depends on your age, but also the platform of firearm that we are talking about.
https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9.41.240