Washington statute
RCW 9A.56.300 — Theft of a firearm
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 9A.56: Theft And Robbery, Revised Code of Washington.
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Full text of RCW 9A.56.300
Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official text of the Revised Code of Washington from the Code Reviser's published files; it is not the official statutes of the State of Washington.
(1) A person is guilty of theft of a firearm if he or she commits a theft of any firearm.
(2) This section applies regardless of the value of the firearm taken in the theft.
(3) Each firearm taken in the theft under this section is a separate offense.
(4) The definition of "theft" and the defense allowed against the prosecution for theft under RCW 9A.56.020 shall apply to the crime of theft of a firearm.
(5) As used in this section, "firearm" means any firearm as defined in RCW 9.41.010.
(6) Theft of a firearm is a class B felony.
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Questions this section answers
Is theft of a firearm a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Theft of a firearm is a Class B Felony in Washington under RCW 9A.56.300.
Which Washington statute covers theft of a firearm?
Theft of a firearm is governed by RCW 9A.56.300 (Theft of a firearm).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.