Don't bring ur binary triggers there either.So.... another reason not to cross the border into washington. I already have to be careful not to enter the state with a prohibited knife, now I'll have to watch what firearm I decide to carry.
Seems to me enforcement would be next to impossible on this. I assume there is no requirement to show the mag was in ones possession prior to July 2022 (or whatever the date effective date is) in the current law?
Correct on both counts. As to your second point, the "proof of prior possession" aspect was removed from the bill prior to its final passage into law.
That would be illegal, since you would have imported that mag into the state, which will be prohibited after June 30, 2022, under the new definition of "import" in the law.
Correct again. Just have possession of your mags before midnight on June 30, 2022. The law targets new/attempted acquisitions/importations after June 30, 2022.
The version that was passed is ESSB 5078 and can be found here:
Yes, not possible now, but technically these are possible interpretations:
By American jurisprudence, if not specifically defined as being prohibited, then it's allowed.
I didn't catch that in the video, but since the goal of the law is to combat mass shootings, I don't see why they would be okay with bringing banned mags in on a temporary basis. I thought the point was that someone who lives on the border can establish their mags in WA before July 1 and therefore the mags become "WA residents". And if you move into WA, those mags could come with you.
The burden of proof would be on the state that the mag was manufactured/imported after the date the ban went into effect.
Interesting interpretation, so,,, I guess I need to load up a footlocker full of magazines next time (before July) I have to cross into washington just to grandfather them.
Dang it…. I didn't even get to contribute to your workload!
agree, the law doesnt address non residents visiting the state despite what the video claimed.
Just reread the bill. The import section is pretty clear and doesn't mention residency. I don't see how they could prevent non-resident grandfathering.
Ah being Glockless and having no idea what a Hexmag goes to that is also something not part of my world. So this is the first time I have seen a Magazine with any sort of identification on it save a manufacturer. And even that is very rare I own 9 firearms with magazines and two that use clips though that is optional on one of them.
The law is written as an exception to importing for Washington residents "departing from" only and is clear they can return to their state with their grandfathered mags. All other transport of standard mags is considered importing.
It says nothing about residents. Read it. The intent doesnt matter, just the language.
Well who else would be "departing from, and returning to" the state of Washington?
Anyone who is in the state at any time, leaves and comes back.
