OK trying to get an answer on what is legally defined as loaded firearm

Well initially I was going to link you to your state firearm laws, Idaho Statutes

Then I read them and they do not define much and I found this, http://www.handgunlaw.us/states/idaho.pdf

Here is what WA says;

(10) "Loaded" means:

(a) There is a cartridge in the chamber of the firearm;

(b) Cartridges are in a clip that is locked in place in the firearm;

(c) There is a cartridge in the cylinder of the firearm, if the firearm is a revolver;

(d) There is a cartridge in the tube or magazine that is inserted in the action; or

(e) There is a ball in the barrel and the firearm is capped or primed if the firearm is a muzzle loader.

 

It doesn't look like Idaho has a statutory definition and I didn't find any case law. If there isn't either, it would leave more for interpretation.

 

There are two cases that I found that skirt around the issue of 'loaded' but it can be considered from both that 'loaded' means; a round in the chamber.

BROMLEY v. GAREY, No.?24234., May 26, 1999 - ID Supreme Court | FindLaw

http://www.isc.idaho.gov/opinions/payne%20final%20opn%20rhr.pdf

 

May I ask why? It is my understanding the reason ID does not define "loaded" is there is no specific prohibition in ID to only a "loaded" firearm. I could be wrong, but I cannot think of any place that specifically states you cannot have a "loaded" weapon under this circumstance. read "in re Brickley, 1902" In re BRICKEY. and you might understand why I say that.

 

In California and now New York and soon Colorado, A loaded firearm is one where you are holding a GUN PART in one hand, (including but not limited to a fully blocked unusable high capacity mag, and/or, a demilled unusable firearm) and a hammer in the other.... if you use the hammer IN THE PRESENCE of the firearm or firearm part for murder, the firearm takes ALL the blame for the crime and counts towards the liberals definition of murder by "assault weapon".... unless the crime happens within the boundaries of a "gun free zone" then the hammer will take the blame as to keep the spotless record of safety within said zone..... its all :nuts:

 

Yes i was joking, until i read it back and realized if i thought like a liberal it made perfect sense! Now they will probably try to make serious inroads into blaming assault weapons for murders, from my joke LOL. i am pretty sure Colorado is gone, it is now east California and there is no hope for them.

 

In Oregon the legal definition of a firearm appears to be any pop tart, piece of paper, etc., that can potentially be bitten, cut, folded, or otherwise manipulated in to the general shape of anything that could potentially be mistaken for a firearm. Also actual firearms.

http://www.northwestfirearms.com/legal-political/128179-little-worked-up.html#post833505