Washington legal term
Secure gun storage in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Secure gun storage” 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 “Secure gun storage” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Secure gun storage" means: (a) A locked box, gun safe, or other secure locked storage space that is designed to prevent unauthorized use or discharge of a firearm; and (b) The act of keeping an unloaded firearm stored by such means. (RCW 9.41.010)
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