Washington statute
RCW 9A.56.310 — Possessing a stolen 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.56.310
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 possessing a stolen firearm if he or she possesses, carries, delivers, sells, or is in control of a stolen firearm.
(2) This section applies regardless of the stolen firearm's value.
(3) Each stolen firearm possessed under this section is a separate offense.
(4) The definition of "possessing stolen property" and the defense allowed against the prosecution for possessing stolen property under RCW 9A.56.140 shall apply to the crime of possessing a stolen firearm.
(5) As used in this section, "firearm" means any firearm as defined in RCW 9.41.010.
(6) Possessing a stolen firearm is a class B felony.
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Questions this section answers
Is possessing a stolen firearm a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Possessing a stolen firearm is a Class B Felony in Washington under RCW 9A.56.310.
Which Washington statute covers possessing a stolen firearm?
Possessing a stolen firearm is governed by RCW 9A.56.310 (Possessing a stolen firearm).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.