Chapter 9.40
FIREARMS, EXPLOSIVES, AND DANGEROUS WEAPONS
Sections:
9.40.010 Firearms and dangerous weapons—Statutes adopted by reference.
9.40.020 Washington State Explosives Act—Statutes adopted by reference.
9.40.030 Fish and wildlife—Statutes adopted by reference.
9.40.040 Unlawful use of air gun, bow and arrow and crossbow—Penalty.
9.40.050 Destruction, trade or sale of forfeited firearms.
9.40.010 Firearms and dangerous weapons—Statutes adopted by reference.
Pursuant to the authority contained in RCW 35A.12.140, the following sections of Chapter 9.41 RCW as enacted or hereinafter amended are hereby adopted by reference as if fully set forth herein including penalties:
RCW
9.41.010 Terms defined
9.41.040 Unlawful possession of firearms
9.41.042 Children—Permissible firearm possession
9.41.047 Restoration of possession rights
9.41.050 Carrying firearms
9.41.060 Exceptions to restrictions on carrying firearms
9.41.070 Concealed pistol license—Application—Fee—Renewal
9.41.073 Concealed pistol license—Reciprocity
9.41.075 Concealed pistol license—Revocation
9.41.090 Dealer deliveries regulated—Hold on delivery
9.41.094 Waiver of confidentiality
9.41.097 Supplying information on persons purchasing pistols or applying for concealed pistol licenses
9.41.0975 Officials and agencies—Immunity, writ of mandamus
9.41.098 Forfeiture of firearms
9.41.100 Dealer licensing and registration required
9.41.110 Dealer’s licenses, by whom granted, conditions, fees—Employees, fingerprinting and background checks—Wholesale sales excepted—Permits prohibited
9.41.120 Firearms as loan security
9.41.122 Out-of-state purchasing
9.41.124 Purchasing by nonresidents
9.41.129 Recordkeeping requirements
9.41.135 Verification of licenses and registration
9.41.140 Alteration of identifying marks—Exceptions
9.41.170 Alien’s license to carry firearms—Exception
9.41.185 Coyote getters
9.41.190 Unlawful firearms—Exceptions
9.41.220 Unlawful firearms and parts contraband
9.41.230 Aiming or discharging firearms, dangerous weapons
9.41.240 Possession of pistol by person from eighteen to twenty-one
9.41.250 Dangerous weapons—Penalty
9.41.260 Dangerous exhibitions
9.41.270 Weapons apparently capable of producing bodily harm
9.41.280 Possessing dangerous weapons on school facilities
9.41.290 State preemption
9.41.300 Weapons prohibited in certain places
9.41.330 Felony firearm offenders—Determination of registration
9.41.333 Duty to register—Requirements
9.41.335 Failure to register as felony firearm offender
9.41.800 Surrender of weapons or licenses—Prohibition on future possession or licensing
9.41.810 Penalty
(Ord. 2014-06 § 15, 2014: Ord. 2007-35 § 2, 2007: Ord. 2004-01 § 8, 2004: Ord. 97-33 § 1 (part), 1997)
9.40.020 Washington State Explosives Act—Statutes adopted by reference.
Pursuant to the authority contained in RCW 35A.12.140, the following sections of Chapter 70.74
RCW as enacted or hereinafter amended are hereby adopted by reference as if fully set forth herein including penalties:
RCW
70.74.010 Definitions
70.74.100 Storage of caps with explosives prohibited
70.74.160 Unlawful access to explosives
70.74.295 Abandonment of explosives
70.74.300 Explosives containers to be marked—Penalty
70.74.310 Gas bombs, explosives, stink bombs, etc.
70.74.400 Seizure and forfeiture
70.74.410 Reporting theft or loss of explosives
(Ord. 2007-35 § 3, 2007: Ord. 97-33 § 1 (part), 1997)
9.40.030 Fish and wildlife—Statutes adopted by reference.
Pursuant to the authority contained in RCW 35A.12.140, the following sections of Chapter 77.15 RCW as enacted or hereinafter amended are hereby adopted by reference as if fully set forth herein including penalties:
RCW
77.15.460 Loaded firearm in vehicle—Unlawful use or possession—Penalty
(Ord. 2007-35 § 4, 2007: Ord. 97-33 § 1 (part), 1997)
9.40.040 Unlawful use of air gun, bow and arrow and crossbow—Penalty.
A. It is unlawful for any person to point or shoot an air gun, bow and arrow or crossbow at any person or at the property of another, or to arm or discharge such weapons in the direction of the person or property of another.
B. As used in this section, the words “air gun” mean and include the following: air guns, air pistols, air rifles, BB guns and toys or other guns of any kind or nature when designed, contrived, modified or used to propel, by compressed air or spring-loaded plunger, any pellet, dart, dart-tipped arrow, bean, pea, BB, rock or other hard substance.
C. Any person convicted of a violation of the provisions of this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor and, in addition to any other punishment imposed by the court, the court may direct that the weapon so used in violation of the provisions hereof be confiscated and destroyed.
D. This prohibition does not apply to the discharge of firearms by law enforcement officers engaged in the performance of their official powers or duties. (Ord. 2007-35 § 5, 2007: Ord. 97-33 § 1 (part), 1997)
9.40.050 Destruction, trade or sale of forfeited firearms.
A. Firearms that are: (1) judicially forfeited and no longer needed for evidence; or (2) forfeited due to a failure to make a claim under RCW 63.32.010 or 64.40.010 may be disposed by the city.
B. The city may destroy, retain, trade, auction or arrange for an auction of forfeited firearms obtained on or after June 30, 1993, pursuant to Section 9.40.010, adopting by reference RCW 9.41.098.
C. The city may retain the proceeds of any trade or auction of forfeited firearms. (Ord. 2007-35 § 6, 2007)
9.40.080 Penalty.
A. Unless otherwise provided, any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
B. Such penalty is in addition to any other remedies or penalties specifically provided by law. For each act herein prohibited of a continuing nature, each day shall be considered a separate offense. (Ord. 2007-35 § 7, 2007)