Washington legal term
Weapon in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Weapon” 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 “Weapon” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Weapon" has the same meaning given in subsection (1)(b) of this section. (RCW 9.41.300)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Aiming or discharging firearms, dangerous weapons
- Assault in the third degree
- Dangerous weapons
- Disarming a law enforcement or corrections officer
- Open carry of weapons prohibited on state capitol grounds and municipal buildings
- Possessing dangerous weapons at voting facilities
- Possessing dangerous weapons on child care premises
- Possessing dangerous weapons on school facilities
- Unlawful firearms
- Weapons
Related terms in the same statutes
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.