Washington legal term
Detachable magazine in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Detachable magazine” 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 “Detachable magazine” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Detachable magazine" means an ammunition feeding device that can be loaded or unloaded while detached from a firearm and readily inserted into a firearm. (RCW 9.41.010)
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