Washington legal term
Untraceable firearm in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Untraceable 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 “Untraceable firearm” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Untraceable firearm" means any firearm manufactured after July 1, 2019, that is not an antique firearm and that cannot be traced by law enforcement by means of a serial number affixed to the firearm by a federal firearms manufacturer, federal firearms importer, or federal firearms dealer in compliance with all federal laws and regulations. (RCW 9.41.010)
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