Washington legal term
Barrel length in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Barrel length” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Washington criminal code.
What does “Barrel length” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Barrel length" means the distance from the bolt face of a closed action down the length of the axis of the bore to the crown of the muzzle, or in the case of a barrel with attachments to the end of any legal device permanently attached to the end of the muzzle. (RCW 9.41.010)
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