Washington AR 15 LOWER 80% law change

[NameIsMatt]

I have had my ar since 2017 it was an 80% lower that I milled out with no serial number on it and just realized now the laws changed and I am illegal unless I get a serial number put on. How do I get a S/N put on my lower and what options do I have? What will happen if I never get a S/N and just leave it in my safe?

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[RX-79G]

You can keep an atom bomb and cocaine in your safe if you never get investigated for anything. But that's not going to feel great.

Sounds like there is a procedure that an FFL or gunsmith with engraving ability can perform using a 4473 background check. But I would call around and not just take the gun in with you until you find someone who is 100% on how to do it right, since what you have at the moment is not compliant.

However, it has been hard to find good information about this, and I hope someone else knows more.

 

[PiratePast40]

You can keep an atom bomb and cocaine in your safe if you never get investigated for anything. But that's not going to feel great.

Sounds like there is a procedure that an FFL or gunsmith with engraving ability can perform using a 4473 background check. But I would call around and not just take the gun in with you until you find someone who is 100% on how to do it right, since what you have at the moment is not compliant.

However, it has been hard to find good information about this, and I hope someone else knows more.

Not gonna lie, if I had an atom bomb and cocaine in my safe, I'd pretty much be king the world and wouldn't give two chits about what anyone on some internet forum had to say about me. Come to think of it, I have had nuclear warheads locked up with me. Felt pretty freaking great!

 

[Koda]

IIRC the law has a grandfather clause for untraceable guns made before 2019?

see Section 38

RCW 9.41.010: Definitions.

 

[NameIsMatt]

IIRC the law has a grandfather clause for untraceable guns made before 2019?

see Section 38

RCW 9.41.010: Definitions.

I did see that also but how do they know it was manufactured after or before 2019

 

[Koda]

I did see that also but how do they know it was manufactured after or before 2019

There are 2 parts to that question....
1) if you saved your purchase receipt for the 80% lower
2) if you didnt save the receipt... its up to the state to prove you bought it after 2019. How that works out for someone will be up to case law.

 

[RX-79G]

I did see that also but how do they know it was manufactured after or before 2019

They don't, but not knowing is not the same as having reason to believe. It's the same problem as the mag ban - they can't prosecute someone without evidence that they actually did break the law. Having something that was legal is more than enough evidence that your item is one of them.

(38) "Untraceable firearm" means any firearm manufactured after July 1, 2019, that is not an antique firearm and that cannot be traced by law enforcement by means of a serial number affixed to the firearm by a federally licensed manufacturer or importer.

 

[Bushman]

IIRC the law has a grandfather clause for untraceable guns made before 2019?

see Section 38

RCW 9.41.010: Definitions.

Beat me to it.

 

[Alexx1401]

I did see that also but how do they know it was manufactured after or before 2019

They "know" when you tell them it was made after that date. If you can manage to NOT tell them that? Then you are fine.

 

[nperkins270478]

Not sure if this helps but here is some info on serializing a 80%

The 80% Lower Serialization Guide: FAQs and How-To

Your 80% lower probably doesn't need a serial number. But in some cases, it might. Learn whether you need one and learn the engraving requirements, here.

www.gunbuilders.com