Hi all, I’ve recently gotten into shooting American trap down at Renton Fish and Game and I’m hoping to get more serious in the clay busting games. Is anyone aware of local resources/groups/forums located in King County? I’d love to join a community or two, learn more about the sports, and eventually compete. Thank you!

My dad gifted me a couple of his old hunting rifles (bolt/lever action) for my college graduation back in VA. I moved to WA shortly after and since my move was part of a relocation bonus I couldn't easily bring the rifles. So he agreed to hold onto them for me until I could figure out how to bring them over. A bunch of years went by, and now he's moving, so I'd like to bring them over when I next visit.

The whole process seems like a big headache now that we're in different states. I've tried researching this thoroughly since I don't want to make any mistakes.

I figure there are three options:

Buy some hard sided carrying cases and bring them back as checked luggage on my return flight.

Have him ship them to an FFL in WA and re-transfer them to my name.

Ship them to myself via UPS/USPS while I'm there - I know the least about this, and seems most complicated, but really simplifies my travel home.

Does anyone have experience with this or recommendations on the best way to proceed?

Since my grandfather passed away over a decade ago, I've been sitting on around 10 long arms (and a few pistols) that are taking up space and I'd like to sell. I have several sentimental ones that are not for sale, and what I'm trying to unload is simply excess I do not have room for.

What I am looking for is a shop (FFL) I can simply walk into and sell them. I am not interested in doing a private transaction because honestly I don't know much about the legality of it beyond what google is telling me.

I don't want to walk into a pawn shop because something about that doesn't feel right.

I've looked up places that do buy guns, but I'm wondering if they'd even want these old things.

I am sure there are people who'd be very interested in them. Most of them are not American (mostly Russian and Japanese). I think most are WW1 era actually.

I apologize to the mods if this type of post isn't allowed. For clarity I'm not looking for buyers on reddit, but rather an establishment where I can legally get these off my hands.

Thank you for your time.

Edit: I took pictures of everything if anyone is curious

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YNjxuBoQ4i-RnIKKTDNVK4O7QDpzXvGN?usp=sharing

Kind of specific but currently 20 years old and looking to purchase a pump action shotgun with a pistol grip.

Not sure if I remember if this is restricted to 21 and older or not (used to work gun counter at a sporting goods store and the training for legal stuff was pretty vague)...

Help understanding would be much appreciated!

I'm moving to Wenatchee from Sammamish, Sammamish is hyper-blue and the only shooting spots are our gun ranges lol. But seeing as I'm moving out into the redder east, (which I'm quite happy about) I'm looking for some good shooting spots in or near Wenatchee. Thanks!

I haven't been shooting in a while, and I decided to take my kids out to my favorite spot at Rock Candy for their first time today, but it turns out they've closed it. I'm not sure if it's just temporary while logging or permanent. Either way, the only other one I know of is the Triangle Pit that's nearby, but I don't really care for that one. I know there are some out near Elbe and Greenwater that I think I've been to once, but it's been so long that there's no way I'll find it. Do you guys know of any good spots that are still open? It seems like there are fewer and fewer spots these days.

Thanks.

PSA says it won't ship AR pistols to WA but are these different enough?

https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-sabre-10a1-forged-12-5-308-pistol-w-rifle-speed-gas-block-and-sba-4-brace-moss-green.html?utm_medium=email&utm_source=daily_deals&utm_campaign=pm&utm_term=09-13-2024&utm_content=51655171588&avad=227917_f3c1c5f25&utm_source=Avantlink&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=cl

Looking for inspiration on my next build, let's see your favorite tactical builds. GO!

Is purchasing a P365 FCU still legal here, or do I have to purchase a full P365 just to get an FCU for it?

So to put it short, I read the laws pinned on this sub. The laws don’t mention anything about possession. So if I were to find an AR15 or a 17rd mag on the side of the road and decided to keep it, would that be illegal? (Assuming the ar15 isn’t stolen etc) And if I were to take said things shooting at the range and got pulled over, would the possession be illegal?

Tried to order a PSA AR-15 but they don't ship to WA? Any other places I can check for an AR-15?

So I just recently purchased my very first firearm ever (Glock 43x) and I really want to get an AR next. Wanted to order a cheaper one off the PSA website but I seen they don't ship to WA State, then I did some looking around and seen you weren't able to purchase AR style rifles in WA State? Is there any place that I can still get one?

What nearby state would you guys recommend to pro 2A people who have family/other obligations in WA state?

I have searched time and time again through HB 1240 and it only applies to centerfire firearms, yet everywhere I look, any tacticool .22 is "restricted in this area." Any suggestions??

I needed grips with an ambi safety notch so I got the VZ Grips frag pattern in Tiger Stripe Burl. It was hard to find example images prior to ordering so I rolled the dice.

The orange isn't as loud as I feared it would be. I like them.

Hi all -

Recently moved from Nebraska out here to Seattle (kinda near Cap Hill.) Shot at a range a couple times with a friend back in Nebraska, but the landscape seems pretty different out here. (For instance, I'm used to public ranges with Game & Parks being the norm.) Want to get more used to the range and probably take a first-timer/101 class to prepare for potential ownership.

The thing is - I'm transfemme Non-binary. Even with some of the shops having Women-Only classes and range times, I'm unsure if they would be a space that would be alright with, well, me. I've been looking at West Coast Armory in Bellevue due to transit access and availability of classes, but am open to other recommendations.

Let me know if there are places you recommend or would avoid as a trans/queer person.

Thanks!! (＾ｖ＾)

hello,

Sorry if this is a repeated question, but I have a difficult time understanding legal jargon cause I am a simple mind lol. I have an immediate family member (dad) in Idaho downsizing his gun collection and he has offered to gift me a gun or two. One of them is an AR and the other is a shotgun, but because he lives in Idaho and I live in WA that would not be allowed correct?

Thank you!

Has anybody used this site? Seems like a decent concept/idea but not sure the quality or how you can determine that. I've been using laxammo or ammofinder without issues.

So like if I have a friend whom I want to gift a pre awb ar15 lower, and separately, they want to gift me, just a friend, a pre awb ar10 lower. Doable?

I screwed the pooch and didn’t at least get a 10 lower before the ban went into effect. Is there any option available to build a 308 DMR semi auto in Washington currently?

Recently joined the GSSF (great program btw) and I'm hoping to use my coupon to get my hands on a Gen 5 Glock 34 MOS and save a little bit of money and give my business to a good pro 2A establishment.

I would prefer to stay within a 1-and-a-half hour's drive, but if I get some recommendations that somewhere a little further away deserves my business I wouldn't mind making the trip.

It is not lost on me that our state wants to put FFLs out of business and destroy the gun industry inside the state as a whole. To an extent, they are succeeding. I firmly believe giving your business to local pro 2A establishments is more important than ever and is actively supporting our 2A rights here in Washington. Just several months ago the Anchor Point range closed, one of only two public ranges in the northwest region of the state, they cited the political climate as a reason for the closure. Going forward, I will not be shopping at big box stores, e.g. Cabela's, Sportsmans, and I will only be spending my money at locally owned and operated shops.

I am cleaning a 556 gun for the first time. I am having a difficult time getting the 22 bore jig through with a cleaning cloth attached. I can get the jig through no problem without the cloth. The cloth is super thin. You can see through the cloth. I can’t imagine the cloth being too thick. Is there something I am doing wrong?

Late Thursday evening I sent this to Kirk at Washington Gun Law:

Mr. Kirk,

I wanted to bring to your attention a possible issue.

I am a low-income, disabled person living in downtown Tacoma. I do not drive both because of the financial cost and for medical reasons, although I remain hopeful that may change. I also hold a Washington CCW permit, and while I am forced, due to my destination, to sometimes leave my pistol behind, I carry it with me whenever possible. As I like to say, I don’t like to go out naked.

I also use public transit, with Pierce Transit getting most of my money. I noticed this https://imgur.com/a/lnD53jV image about a month back at the TCC transit center. I have also spotted it at Lakewood. Surprisingly, as I live a block away and know it is an extremely high crime area, I don’t see it at 10th and Commerce. It may be elsewhere, but I have not been to other transit centers.

When I first saw it, I had a moment of panic, but upon reading it, I think I am safe. IANAL, but I am a legal junkie. I see several problems with the sign. First, it is not placed as to be seen by those entering the property, such as the entrance by the crosswalk from James Center; it’s placed between the spot for the #100 and #16 buses and faces inwards. There is also no similar sign on the island, so those who take the six routes from it may never see the sign. Likewise, I’ve only seen the two copies mentioned above. No posting at other bus stops or on buses.

Second, last I checked, Bill 5444 is not a law. RCW 9.41.300 (1) (h) is a law, as are 9.41.050 (2) (a), 77.15.460 (1), and 9.91.025 (1) (f). A bill may become a law, and it is common to refer to laws by their bills, but legally, a bill is not a law. Bill numbers are recycled; next year, Bill 5444 might restrict you to one left-handed chicken per acre.

I am also bothered by the phrase “lawful concealed carry”. As I understand, only pistols and AOWs may legally be concealed. A long gun (including short barrel rifles and shotguns) may be carried in an opaque case, but that’s technically not concealed. So, with that in mind, can I no longer ride the train to the range with my rifle? The Tacoma train goes right by my home and ends right behind the range at Bullseye. This is rather convenient, as I can not easily climb stairs. I’d like to visit the range more often than once or twice a year’ but if I have to hire a taxi…

Sorry for the long intro. Here is what is bothering me, and may be good for a video. While on the train recently, I was discussing these issues, and the recent Illinois case, with their security (Allied Security). One of the officers mentioned that they had been told in training that CCW holders may possess firearms on the property, but they were not allowed on the train. When I pointed out that it was contrary to the law, the other officer pointed out that Sound Transit is a private company, so what they say goes.

I know Sound Transit, which runs the train, is a state actor. I think that Allied Security, as a subcontractor, is a state actor, but I’m only 99% sure. I intend to attempt to get a copy of any recent training concerning firearms available under the state FOIA. If you would like, I will share that information with you.

Finally, if you do use this, I have used NotQuiteSane and NQS since the early 90s on the old FIDO and RIME boards. Feel free to cite me as NQS, instead of my real name.

Thanks,

Since I sent it, new information, and thought has arrived. Yesterday, I went to get my groceries and spotted a new sign (same as linked above) just past the A zone at 10th and Commerce, but no other signs. En route, I got a call that the store computers had crashed, asking me to delay my appointment; later they'd ask me to return the next day (today). I headed to 72nd Transit Center, where I also spotted they had posted the sign.

In the smoking area.

This is irritating to me because it requires I enter a disease-filled area to read what was posted, but also because while an adult under 21 may not legally buy or use tobacco, they may legally buy long guns.

Today, I spotted two more signs at 10th and Commerce. One just past B next to the smoking area, and one at C. I didn't walk to any others, but I didn't see the graphic at any of the I've other zones. why they didn't post one, one per side, or all eight in one job event is beyond me.

As I mentioned above, there is an issue with what may be concealed. I found "confirmation" here, which amusingly gives a wrong citation. If I (IANAL) interpret this correctly, it will be illegal for me to take my rifle to any gun range via public transit. Likewise, if I buy a rifle, it cannot be transported by bus. u/Bulls_Eye_Tacoma, you're super convenient, being by the train, and I wish I could visit the range more, not to mention buy more guns. But if I'm going to be forced to take a taxi or walk both ways, Surplus Ammo is almost half a kilometer closer.

Something to consider about this ban on long guns on public transit. Public transit includes the Washington State Ferry. This means it is illegal to bring a rifle or a shotgun onto the ferry, regardless if you walk or drive on. This is especially concerning when you consider the only way on or off Vashon Island is by public transit. This effectively makes Vashon and surrounding areas de facto gun-free towns.

Like most gun laws, Bill 5444 was an example of Chicken Little running around screaming that the sky was falling. Many of the "fixes" used affected other laws.

1. Can 18-20 year olds legally be bona fide gifted handguns and semi auto rifles from direct family members?

2. If yes, can someone 18-20 take their handgun/semi auto to federal land where discharging firearms is legal and shoot it there for practice?

RCW 9.41.240 says that "a person at least eighteen years of age, but less than twenty-one years of age, may possess a pistol only" in the situations described in RCW 9.41.042, one of them being "(2) Engaging in practice in the use of a firearm or target shooting at an established range authorized by the governing body of the jurisdiction in which such range is located or any other area where the discharge of a firearm is not prohibited;"

Same goes for a semi auto, RCW 9.41.240 says that "except in the places and situations identified in RCW 9.41.042 (1) through (9) and 9.41.060 (1) through (10), a person at least eighteen years of age, but less than twenty-one years of age, may possess a semiautomatic assault rifle only" (same law being referenced as with the pistol section).

So if I am interpreting the law correctly, it is legal for 18-20 year old to shoot their gifted handguns/semi autos on federal land? Also, where could one go to triple check this, just to make sure someone doing this wouldn't get in trouble with the law? Thank you

I have had my name legally changed, and am working through updating the half billion different things that have to be updated. Currently, my driver's license has my legal name on in but my CPL has my old name. I haven't carried since getting my new driver's license since the names don't match and I don't want to tempt fate.

• Am I still legal to carry with my CPL in my old name?
• How much of a pain is it to update my CPL?

Is it illegal to carry my R15 PISTOL in my car even if I have (CPL)?