Chapter 9A.250
FIREARMS AND DANGEROUS WEAPONS

Sections:

9A.250.010    Firearms and dangerous weapons prohibitions.

9A.250.020    Discharge of firearms prohibited.

9A.250.010 Firearms and dangerous weapons prohibitions.

The following sections of RCW Title 9 as now in effect, and as may subsequently be amended, are hereby adopted by reference to establish crimes relating to firearms and dangerous weapons under the Sedro-Woolley criminal code:

Title

RCW Section (Source of Adopted Law)

Definitions

9.41.010

Carrying firearms

9.41.050

Exceptions to restrictions on carrying firearms

9.41.060

Concealed pistol license—Application—Fee—Renewal

9.41.070

Concealed pistol license—Reciprocity

9.41.073

Concealed pistol license—Revocation

9.41.075

Dealer deliveries regulated—Hold on delivery—Fees authorized

9.41.090

Licensed dealer deliveries—Background checks

9.41.092

Waiver of confidentiality

9.41.094

Supplying information on the eligibility of persons to possess firearms, purchase a pistol or semiautomatic assault rifle, or be issued a concealed pistol license

9.41.097

Officials and agencies—Immunity, writ of mandamus

9.41.0975

Forfeiture of firearms—Disposition—Confiscation

9.41.098

Dealer licensing and registration required

9.41.100

Dealer’s licenses, by whom granted, conditions, fees—Employees, fingerprinting and background checks—Wholesale sales excepted—Permits prohibited

9.41.110

Firearm frames or receivers—Background check—Penalty

9.41.111

Firearm sales or transfers—Background checks—Requirements—Exceptions

9.41.113

Firearms sales or transfers—Use of state firearms background check system

9.41.1135

Firearm sales or transfers—Denial of application report—Dealer’s duties

9.41.114

Penalties

9.41.115

Firearms as loan security

9.41.120

Out of state purchasing

9.41.122

Purchasing of rifles and shotguns by nonresidents

9.41.124

Recordkeeping requirements

9.41.129

Alteration of identifying marks—Exceptions

9.41.140

Alien possession of firearms—Alien firearm license—Political subdivisions may not modify requirements—Penalty for false statement

9.41.173

Alien possession of firearms—Possession without license—Conditions

9.41.175

Coyote getters

9.41.185

Unlawful firearms and parts contraband

9.41.220

Aiming or discharging firearms, dangerous weapons

9.41.230

Possession of pistol or semiautomatic assault rifle by person from eighteen to twenty-one

9.41.240

Dangerous weapons—Penalty

9.41.250

Dangerous weapons—Application of restrictions to law enforcement, firefighting, rescue, and military personnel

9.41.251

Dangerous exhibitions

9.41.260

Weapons apparently capable of producing bodily harm—Unlawful carrying or handling—Penalty—Exceptions

9.41.270

Possessing dangerous weapons on school facilities—Penalty—Exceptions

9.41.280

Possessing dangerous weapons on child care premises—Penalty—Exceptions

9.41.282

Possessing dangerous weapons at voting facilities—Penalty—Exceptions

9.41.284

State preemption

9.41.290

Weapons prohibited in certain places—Local laws and ordinances—Exceptions—Penalty

9.41.300

Open carry of weapons prohibited on state capitol grounds and municipal buildings

9.41.305

Undetectable or untraceable firearms—Penalties

9.41.325

Untraceable firearms—Exceptions—Penalties

9.41.326

Unfinished frames or receivers—Exceptions—Penalties

9.41.327

Felony firearm offenders—Determination of registration

9.41.330

Duty to register—Requirements

9.41.333

Failure to register as felony firearm offender

9.41.335

Return of privately owned firearm by law enforcement agency—Notification to family or household member—Exception—Exemption from public disclosure—Civil liability—Liability for request based on false information

9.41.340

Return of privately owned firearm or concealed pistol license by law enforcement agency—Duties—Notice—Exception

9.41.345

Voluntary waiver of firearm rights—Procedure—Penalty—Exemption from public disclosure

9.41.350

Unsafe storage of a firearm

9.41.360

Firearm security and storage—Requirements for dealers

9.41.365

Large capacity magazines—Exceptions—Penalty

9.41.370

Safe storage of firearms expansion encouraged—No special relationship created by dealer storage

9.41.380

Surrender of weapons or licenses—Prohibition on future possession or licensing

9.41.800

Surrender of weapons or licenses—Ensuring compliance

9.41.801

Proof of surrender and receipt pattern form—Declaration of nonsurrender pattern form—Administrative office of the courts to develop

9.41.802

Proof of surrender and receipt form, declaration of nonsurrender form—Requirement to file with clerk of the court

9.41.804

Penalty

9.41.810

(Ord. 2033-23 § 2, 2024)

9A.250.020 Discharge of firearms prohibited.

It is unlawful for any person to discharge any firearm in the city of Sedro-Woolley where there is reasonable likelihood of injury to humans, domestic animals or property; provided, that this prohibition does not apply to the discharge of firearms by law enforcement officers engaged in the performance of their official powers or duties and except as provided below:

A.    The discharge of shotguns during any lawful hunting activity under the laws of the state shall be permitted on that property annexed into the city under Ordinance No. 2023, and more particularly described in said ordinance.

B.    The discharge of firearms or dangerous weapons at a firing range approved by the chief of police of the city; provided, that approval or disapproval of a firing range by the chief of police shall be based upon general principles of safety to persons and property surrounding the sites. Any applicant for the approval of a firing range who may feel aggrieved by the decision of the chief of police may seek a review of the decision of the chief of police by filing with the city finance director written notice of review within ten days after receiving notice of the decision of the chief of police. The city council shall be the reviewing agency and can overturn the decision of the chief of police by a majority vote.

C.    This section shall not abridge the right of the individual guaranteed by Article I, Section 24 of the State Constitution to bear arms in defense of self or others.

D.    Any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor. (Ord. 2033-23 § 2, 2024)