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)