Reading that the new administration is going to push for nationwide reciprocity.

What legal challenges does this face?

What are your thoughts on the likelihood it passes?

TL;DR Heard lots of ricochets at the 25yd range, even from far away. I’m a noob and don’t know how much should be expected at an outdoor range.

New shooter here. Spent a few hours shooting at the 25yd range and adjacent shotgun range at the Durr road shooting area. We originally started with my steel target much further to the right, but after 2 of our own ricochets we noticed that the ground in a good portion of the range is actually decently rocky. We opted to move our target further left to where there’s more sand on the ground and didn't have any more of our own ricochets.

After moving the target, I happened to notice two completely flattened bullets on the concrete pad we were shooting from. Looked like this person’s but a larger . From my own intuition, I don’t think what I saw could have been 9mm (what we were shooting). They seemed too big to be 9mm, but i don’t know that I don’t know. Not sure how such a pristine discharged bullet could find its way back to the shooting line, perhaps someone dug them out of the backstop or the range, but idk, I saw what I saw.

We then moved over to the adjacent shotgun range, which is on the other side of the berm and maybe 50-75 yards down the road. As other people continued at the pistol range, I heard many more ricochets. They were quieter from here. Relying on the sound alone, it was very hard to tell “where” exactly the wizzing came from and what direction the ricochets were going. But the only logical answer was it had to be more stuff coming off the pistol range.

How concerned should I be that I’m hearing this many ricochets this consistently, even ~50+ yards away?

Just wonder if anyone has tried to put archangel stock on mini 14.

Mine is 05855 ranch. I heard the AA stock doesn't work on some newer model of mini14 because the trigger group couldn't fit in.

https://promagindustries.com/archangel-precision-rifle-stock-for-the-ruger-mini-14-mini-thirty-black-polymer/

The law that prevents assault weapons from being purchased says AS' are centerfire. Is a .22 time AR therefore legal?

I know this has been asked before, apologies. But I just moved back to the state and my local gun shop told me today that the mini 14 is illegal under the AWB? I thought it was safe as long as it didn't have a threaded barrel, foldable stock, etc. Was I wrong here or was the store owner mistaken?

As the title says, I'm looking for like-minded folks to target shoot and/or LARP with.

I'm looking to upgrade my Howa 1500 with a fluted bolt and a threaded barrel. I checked with my local gun store and they said they don't do work like that so does anyone know where I can get this done?

Does anyone know about the local chapter for Pink Pistols in greater Seattle? The national website says that the chapter is inactive, but I see that there is a private Facebook group still up.

Alternatively, if any lgbt+ or allies would like to go to some classes with me, let me know! I inherited a gun a while back, and it has been sitting in a safe collecting dust. I'm and Eagle Scout so I already know the gist of firearm safety, but I want tor learn more about safety, maintenance, and etiquette.

I moved here a few years ago from Florida. Seeing the assault weapon ban and magazine capacity restrictions show that WA is moving toward more firearm regulation under Inslee and that trajectory will likely continue under Ferguson. However, not too long ago, SBRs were made legal here (under Inslee?) and shortly before that, suppressors were made legal.

Can anyone explain the story here? It seems the state was becoming more permissive under the same/similar leadership, but it is now becoming less permissive? Why the change in trajectory?

I inherited a Winchester 1873 repeater from my grandfather, it belonged to his grandfather. I'm fine with taking down and maintaining more modern firearms, but I'm leery of doing so with this one. Does anyone have any recommendations for a gunsmith in the Seattle area that they would trust that kind of gun with looking over, servicing, and being able to tell me if it's in firing condition?

While I am not new to firearms in general, earlier this year I did purchase my first brand-new firearm (a S&W M&P 2.0). Prior to this I have a couple of guns handed down to my from my grandfather, and I have been shooting for most of my life, albeit not terribly frequently. I have been thinking about getting a semi-automatic rifle, but admit that I am a bit lost. I understand that AR-15s, AK-47s, etc. are banned here in WA, but I don't fully understand what is still legal. For instance, the shop where I purchased my 9mm has the Bushmaster QRC II Pro for sale, but I don't truly understand how that differs from a banned AR-type rifle. So... anyone who can break it down for me a bit so that I can understand what exactly I can own here in WA, along with any recommendations, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!

Come check out CASS at SVRC this Saturday. Registration closes in 2 hours with 17 spots left.

If you want to get some 2 gun reps in come out and party.

Not to shame you but you aren't training enough, we've all been talking about you behind your back.

Its going to be labeled under Fall 2 gun at SVRC.

So kinda hard to not, but don’t want to get too political with this since today is supposed to mark the end of the 24/7 political bs. Additionally don’t want to make it into a militia peppers discussion.

So Ferguson won. Obviously keeping weapons of mass destruction (assault weapons and hi-cap mags) bans in place despite any future lawsuits or scotus rulings will be a big priority of his. Does anyone know or have reasonable suspicions of future policy’s he will push? Just trying to get an idea of what I should look to be buying over the next 6 months or so.

What do you think this means for the gun community?

As the title suggests, how long do you keep a round chambered in your striker fired handgun? Does keeping one in the chamber stress/weaken the spring in the striker? I've been removing the "+1" and dry firing to reduce stress on the striker spring, but not sure if that's good for my striker (the dry firing part). I have a S&W M&P 2.0 in 45acp if that helps any. What are you guys doing?

I know its coming into winter and no one will be holding these until spring but want to get a class on my list for spring. Bonus points if its on the east side of the state so dont have to travel as far.

Hi all. I am looking at getting a xm177 flash hider. I have heard that these are considered "silencers" per ATF because they do technically change the sound signature of the firearm?

What are the state and federal laws surrounding these?

Thanks!

QUESTION HAS BEEN ANSWERED. I'll keep it up for others who are curious.

It's been a few years since I've bought a handgun in WA. I bought a revolver online and had it transferred in to the last FFL I used (to buy a rifle). It came up in conversation that they don't release handguns upon getting the "proceed", but rather wait 10 business days. They said "nobody should be releasing handguns early". I'm pretty sure I've had handguns released to me in less than 10 business days, but it's been a little while.

I'm curious if any laws have changed, or if I'm misremembering. I'm not looking to get in a pissing match with my FFL (it's not a big enough deal) nor am I looking to kick in their door with a copy of the law in hand and smugly demand my gun. I'm just curious.

Hey everyone,

We wanted to introduce ourselves. We are XDM Industries, a small FFL/SOT in Port Ludlow, WA. Were are a full machine shop and offer barrel threading, optic cuts, firearms/suppressor transfers and much more!

This upcoming Saturday we’re hosting a free suppressor event at the Jefferson County Sportsman’s Association outdoor range. Come test out rifles and suppressors provided by Q, SilencerCo, Aero, Silencer Shop and a few others!

In addition to demoing equipment we will have raffles for firearms and swag provided by our amazing suppressors. You could even win a feee suppressor (minus tax stamp).

If the event is successful we’ll try and throw a new one every couple months. Hope to see yall there!

Event: https://suppressednw.com Our Website: https://www.goxdm.com

Hey guys so I’m thinking of purchasing a modern replica of this muzzle loader. However, would I need to submit to a background check to purchase such a rifle, and could I just simply order such a rifle online to have shipped to my doorstep? Thank you!

I'm 18, and I'd really like to get a semi auto rifle. Obviously, can't own an AR-15 or anything like that, here in Stalin-ville. But can I own anything semi auto at all? I feel like at one point I read something about semi auto SPORTING rifles, and how I could own one. But what constitutes a SPORTING rifle?

Thank you!

I'm doing prep work before opening my ballot, and I am having trouble with the judges. Since firearms have been my primary issue; I wish to know how the judges on my ballot voted.

<courts.wa.gov> wont connect, so I can't look up cases that way. Using keyword "firearm" in findlaw gave no joy, but keyword "gun" produced over a thousand, and a sampling showed the only relationship was "officer smileydrew their gun on the subject" or "defendent had a gun", not actual gun control cases.

So where can I find a list of gun control case for Washington state or Pierce County for the past decade?

I regularly attend the. WAC gun show in puyallup, has anyone attended the Arms Collectors Southwest show in battle ground? How does it compare? I am more into older collectible guns and not so much modern guns.

I live in Washington and i really like the fde canik mc9 but since its 12+1 and wa only allows 10 rounds, i was wondering if anyone knows how i could legally obtain one?

Thanks!

Sorry if this has been posted before, but I was hoping for an explicit response (as much as I can get).

So I have some nice parts laying around looking to sell, but because of HB1240 and it's ambiguity for constructing/creating assault rifles. 

1) I looked for clarity regarding individual online sales of PARTS to residents in other states. I am aware you can sell "assault rifles" to someone out of state via FFL. 

2) I am NOT sure of private sale of parts to WA residents (if so, what types besides rifles)

3) Called several shops (Ranier Arms, West Coast Armory, North Sound Firearms, etc) and they all gave me different answers regarding  
what I can sell (uppers, DI parts, slings/optics),  
who I can sell to (WA vs non WA individuals)

4) Finally called Ranier Law and they said they interpret (not legal advice) HB1240 as one should not sell ANY parts individually at all as HB1280 does mention some parts as parts of an "assault rifle", but not the sale of individual parts, only a rifle via FFL.

What do you guys think? 
- Can I sell individual parts OUT of state, do I need to be an FFL (doubtful)
- Is there a restriction to what parts?

Just trying to play it safe and thank you.