Washington SBRs in WA legality question

[gnarlycharly87]

I have heard mixed things on SBR builds with semi autos post 2024 legislation in WA.

considering two SBR builds if time and budget allow, but have also heard that WA, you can't do a semi auto SBR conversion now?

Anyone know?

with recent changes to the NFA and recent discontinuation of certain firearms platforms, I am considering finally SBRing one of my rifles.

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[User 1234]

Is the rifle already a Washington-defined "assault weapon" that was possessed in Washington before the state ban took effect?

These laws are BS, but to discuss what they say, more detail is needed. That being said, discussing some things over the internet might not be prudent.

 

[gnarlycharly87]

Is the rifle already a Washington-defined "assault weapon" that was possessed in Washington before the state ban took effect?

These laws are BS, but to discuss what they say, more detail is needed. That being said, discussing some things over the internet might not be prudent.

Yes. it was purchased about 4 months before the ban went into effect.

 

[Landpimp]

no problem(yet) in WA, just can't buy a new SBR but you can SBR anything you had before the ban, I just had a few approved a month ago.

 

[User 1234]

This question came up in California years ago. The State DoJ tried to prohibit anyone with a registered "assault weapon" from modifying it. Some 2A groups challenged it, because the law only created one tier of "assault weapon." Therefore under common sense, there would be no way that changing a gun from one "assault weapon" to another configuration of "assault weapon" would be creating or manufacturing a prohibited assault weapon. It can't be "assaultier." However, Washington courts have not ruled on that question, and nobody can assume that the ruling would be consistent with common sense. Another practical challenge is whether the ATF would approve the stamp. Even if not correct; it would take a lot of effort to force a big federal agency to change its mind.

Everyone has to make their own decisions about whether and how to challenge or ignore these "laws."

 

[Nosferatu]

Yes, you can still SBR a semi-auto you owned before the ban.

I did 2 Form 1s last year.

 

[gnarlycharly87]

thanks for the replies. I will be purchasing a few items going forward with some form 1s soon

 

[FatHand87]

no problem(yet) in WA, just can't buy a new SBR but you can SBR anything you had before the ban, I just had a few approved a month ago.

Did they make you confirm the items were owned pre ban with any kind of proof?

 

[Nosferatu]

Did they make you confirm the items were owned pre ban with any kind of proof?

No.

 

[Landpimp]

Did they make you confirm the items were owned pre ban with any kind of proof?

no