Washington Brother moving from TX to WA - basic info needed on what is currently banned or pending

[CycloSteve]

As the title states, my brother is moving from TX to WA, and both he and his wife have a number of potential no-go items for the Evergreen State.

What is the current status for "banned" items? Want to let him know what he either needs sell or leave to leave behind in TX, or with me in ID...mags, AR-style rifles, NFA, semi-auto, etc.

Any likely pending legislation which also adds further restrictions?

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[User 1234]

As far as what the state law says: No short barreled shotguns, no full auto, no importation of > 10 round magazines unless he possessed those mags inside WA before July 1, 2022.

 

[slimmer13]

If I knew I was moving to WA, I would have mailed myself my mags in June.

 

[ma96782]

Don't ask. Don't tell. Problem solved. Even if there was (or wasn't) a problem to begin with.

Of course the NFA items are of a different nature.

Aloha, Mark

PS....this is NOT legal advice. And, I did NOT stay at a Holiday Inn last night.

 

[Member 53328]

Do what you want…..

 

[ma96782]

LOL. I was reminded of the time when.....
I considered moving from Hawaii to CA.
Thankfully, I never did. Back then, Hawaii was swamped with Ds. And CA is probably even worst now.

Aloha, Mark

PS.....not to mention, the gun laws and taxes. LOL.

 

[titsonritz]

Do what you want…..

...just quit posting about it online.

 

[Member 34319]

There is good and bad in every state, but what is the reason for the move?

 

[edzz]

The general rules of thumb for washington are.

If its fun and used to be legal its likely banned.
If it makes you feel good and used to be banned its likely legal.
If it feels coworkers or children its likely a politician and should be banned.

 

[Nutty4Guns]

Don't do it!




Tumbleweeds are easier to deal with than dickweeds running WA, and the rest of the west coast.

 

[CycloSteve]

They are moving for work. Not as bad as moving to CA, but definitely not as friendly as TX or ID for firearms enthusiasts.

 

[ilikegunspdx]

As far as what the state law says: No short barreled shotguns, no full auto, no importation of > 10 round magazines unless he possessed those mags inside WA before July 1, 2022.

I know binary triggers and other trigger devices firing over x rounds per second are banned too. Also aren't automatic knives banned or is it just concealed carry of them?

In addition to carry permit and what user123 stated the laws I would pay most attention to are what you can have or not have in your vehicle. WA is different that way and state patrol are everywhere in WA compared to Oregon where they almost don't exist. So if a stater pulls him over he doesn't want to have the wrong loaded guns in the car Fe.

 

[edzz]

I know binary triggers and other trigger devices firing over x rounds per second are banned too. Also aren't automatic knives banned or is it just concealed carry of them?

In addition to carry permit and what user123 stated the laws I would pay most attention to are what you can have or not have in your vehicle. WA is different that way and state patrol are everywhere in WA compared to Oregon where they almost don't exist. So if a stater pulls him over he doesn't want to have the wrong loaded guns in the car Fe.

Auto knifes are a big no no, and blade length and carry method laws for knifes vary by city and county. And as mentioned they do like their traffic stops. More bs stops and citations than all the other states I've resided in combined.

 

[bkroger86]

There is good and bad in every state, but what is the reason for the move?

Climate is a good reason for many. Over the next decade, places at Texas' latitude will be getting scorched. That's why real estate in the PNW is a safe investment; lots of people will be fleeing the SW and S for milder temperatures.

 

[User 1234]

I know binary triggers and other trigger devices firing over x rounds per second are banned too. Also aren't automatic knives banned or is it just concealed carry of them?

In addition to carry permit and what user123 stated the laws I would pay most attention to are what you can have or not have in your vehicle. WA is different that way and state patrol are everywhere in WA compared to Oregon where they almost don't exist. So if a stater pulls him over he doesn't want to have the wrong loaded guns in the car Fe.

Right. I should clarify that my post above was not a 100% comprehensive list of all firearm related laws applicable in WA.

 

[Member 34319]

Climate is a good reason for many. Over the next decade, places at Texas' latitude will be getting scorched. That's why real estate in the PNW is a safe investment; lots of people will be fleeing the SW and S for milder temperatures.

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I feel you there. Other than not having the infrastructure to provide water to the tens if not hundreds of thousands of new folks coming up here, we at least have the water. Mean while a good friend in Vegas casually shrugs off the fact that lake mead is drastically losing water on a daily basis.

Politics aside, there are lots of great reasons to live here.

 

[bkroger86]

I feel you there. Other than not having the infrastructure to provide water to the tens if not hundreds of thousands of new folks coming up here, we at least have the water. Mean while a good friend in Vegas casually shrugs off the fact that lake mead is drastically losing water on a daily basis.

Politics aside, there are lots of great reasons to live here.

I heard Salt Lake City will need to change its name to Salt Flat City sometime in the near future.

 

[ilikegunspdx]

Auto knifes are a big no no, and blade length and carry method laws for knifes vary by city and county. And as mentioned they do like their traffic stops. More bs stops and citations than all the other states I've resided in combined.

Agree with you that traffic stops can be quite a shock if u are used to a different state. Much more often than any other state I've lived or visited. One has to adjust their "standard" for how fast they drive etc. I was visiting AZ and if you drive the speed limit you would be holding up traffic big time. In WA one time I got pulled over by a stater for 3 mph over the limit. No ticket thank goodness. I think they use it as an excuse to look for drugs, open alcohol container etc. My personal rule in WA is about 7 mph over is safe, they will usually give you a ticket for 10 mph over. But of course fitting in with the flow of traffic is important too and maybe more important on some roads.

To the OP I would just tell your brother to study the laws about what can be carried in vehicle so that way if he gets pulled over at any random time he will be covered. Just something you don't want to get surprised on. Also I think what is visible vs hidden is important cuz they are not likely to search your vehicle for example if it's just a routine speeding ticket and no signs of anything else going on. All just imo, feel free to ignore.

 

[Member 34319]

I heard Salt Lake City will need to change its name to Salt Flat City sometime in the near future.

So much for Zion.

 

[Lazyfaire]

They are moving for work. Not as bad as moving to CA, but definitely not as friendly as TX or ID for firearms enthusiasts.

Eastside of WA or the westisde ?