Washington legal term
Firearm in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Firearm” 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 “Firearm” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Firearm" means a weapon or device from which a projectile or projectiles may be fired by an explosive such as gunpowder. (RCW 7.105.010)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Aiming or discharging firearms, dangerous weapons
- Assault in the first degree
- Concealed pistol license
- Dangerous exhibitions
- Dangerous weapons
- Deadly weapons
- Dealer's licenses, by whom granted, conditions, fees
- Delivery to ineligible persons
- Disarming a law enforcement or corrections officer
- Drive-by shooting
- Enforcement and penalties
- Individual who is not a citizen or national of the United States possession of firearms
Related terms in the same statutes
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