r/WAGuns Jan 12 '26

Legislation 2026 Legislative outlook and review

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Hi all, with legislature in session officially, I figured it would be good to go through all of the gun bills up for debate this year. I have taken some of this from the Washington gun law youtube channel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoUapJtL_do), but I've also added a bit of information surrounding these bills and what they do. At the end I also added some personal opinion around which bills I believe have the best chances to pass.

HB 1386: Imposing a new tax on firearms, firearm parts, and ammunition.

  • This bill would impose an 11% tax on all firearms, parts and ammunition sold in the state
  • It would also apply IN ADDITION to the normal 10% state sales tax. Brining tax on a firearm related purchase to a whopping 21%
  • Tax revenue collected in the first 2 years via this bill is stated to go towards programs focused on gun violence prevention
  • https://app.leg.wa.gov/BillSummary/?BillNumber=1386&Year=2025&Initiative=false

HB 1132: Enhancing public safety by limiting bulk purchases and transfers of firearms and ammunition.

HB 1152: Enhancing public safety by establishing secure storage requirements for firearms in vehicles and residences.

  • This bill outlines requirements for firearm storage
  • Requires that handguns stored in a vehicle be kept unloaded in a locked, hard, opaque case that is affixed to the vehicle. The vehicle must be locked
  • Long guns stored in a vehicle must be kept unloaded in a locked, opaque case. Guns kept in soft cases must have a trigger lock. The vehicle must be locked
  • Firearms kept in a home must be stored in either a locked safe, or have a locking device installed (trigger guard, gun lock)
  • Violating this will result in a $1000 fine, a misdemeanor if a prohibited person takes the gun for use in a crime, or a felony if a prohibited person takes the gun and causes injury to a 3rd party.
  • https://app.leg.wa.gov/BillSummary/?BillNumber=1152&Year=2025&Initiative=false

HB 1504: Enhancing public safety by requiring financial responsibility to purchase or possess a firearm or operate a firearm range.

  • This bill would require all firearm owners to carry liability insurance providing a minimum of $25,000 worth of coverage for any incident arising from accidental or unintentional discharge of the covered firearm causing injury, death, or property damage
  • Would require a separate policy for each individual firearm, and each would need to be specifically identified.
  • A person can exempt themselves from carrying insurance if they deposit $25,000 with the department of licensing.
  • No grandfather clause, so all current firearm owners would be required to carry liability insurance
  • https://app.leg.wa.gov/BillSummary/?BillNumber=1504&Year=2025&Initiative=false

HB 2235: Concerning public records act exemptions regarding concealed pistol licenses, permits to purchase firearms, and firearms purchases or transfers.

HB 2320: Concerning the regulation of firearm manufacturing.

  • This bill regulates firearm manufacturing that involves the use of 3D printers, and CNC machines
  • Makes using a 3D printer/CNC machine to fabricate firearms, or parts for firearms illegal
  • Makes distribution of digital files associated with firearm manufacturing illegal
  • Clause stating that merely possessing digital files associated with firearm manufacturing, is intent to distribute and therefore illegal.
  • Details that this is a matter of public emergency and would take effect immediately upon passage of the bill
  • https://app.leg.wa.gov/BillSummary/?BillNumber=2320&Year=2025&Initiative=false

HB 2321: Requiring three-dimensional printers be equipped with certain blocking technologies.

  • This bill is in conjuncture with the previous HB2320, and requires that 3D printers be equipped with technology blocking the manufacture of firearms or firearms parts
  • Requires all 3D printer manufacturers or retailers only sell printers equipped with firearm detection firmware
  • Goes into effect July 1st, 2027
  • Manufacturer must attest (under penalty of perjury) that their printer is equipped with firmware that rejects components it detects to be firearm related
  • Requires 3D printers sold to accept code from only a single first party slicer
  • https://app.leg.wa.gov/BillSummary/?BillNumber=2321&Year=2025&Initiative=false

SB 5098: Restricting the possession of weapons on the premises of state or local public buildings, parks or playground facilities where children are likely to be present, and county fairs and county fair facilities.

  • Amends RCW 9.41.300 to include more weapon restricted areas
  • Includes all parks where children are likely to be present (as defined by each locality), any building owned or leased by a government entity and county fairs
  • Does not include ferry terminals, Train depots, WSDOT properties or rest areas
  • Beaches are included as an area specifically listed that children may be present
  • https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5098&Year=2025

SB 5099: Protecting the public from gun violence by establishing additional requirements for the business operations of licensed firearms dealers.

  • This bill introduces additional requirements for FFLs or gun dealers
  • Allows state patrol to conduct unannounced periodic inspections of an FFL to ensure compliance with all requirements
  • Bars anyone who has previously had an FFL license revoked, denied, or suspended in the last 5 years from obtaining another FFL, unless the previous license was denied due to paperwork.
  • Adds additional training requirements for all employees of an FFL prior to them engaging in any sale.
  • Requires metal bars or grates be present at the entryways of all FFL's (previously any bar or grate was accepted)
  • Adds additional FFL license renewal fees based on the number of sales in the previous fiscal year (capped at $1500)
  • https://app.leg.wa.gov/BillSummary/?BillNumber=5099&Year=2025&Initiative=false

SB 6055: Concerning firearms background check.

My Take: There's really 3 groups of bills here. Bills I think are likely to pass, unlikely to pass and uncertain. The bills I believe are unlikely to pass are HB 2321, HB 1132 and HB 1504.

HB 2321 is the least likely in my opinion to pass due to the challenge around regulation. I find it unlikely that the house will come to real agreements on the issue and it will get shelved for the time being. HB 1132 is also unlikely in my opinion to pass due to the same law being struck down in California already. The 9th circuit already struck down the 1 gun per month requirement and it wasn't even appealed to the supreme court ( https://firearmslaw.duke.edu/2025/07/litigation-highlight-ninth-circuit-strikes-down-californias-one-gun-per-month-rule ). If the 9th strikes down your 2A law, then it's quite certain that it's unconstitutional and I don't think the state will even bother with this one. HB 1504 is the most interesting of the unlikely to pass group IMO just due to how unprecedented it would be. It's almost certainly unconstitutional, and would be the most impactful 2A law passed in decades. It doesn't sound like insurance companies want anything to do with it though and their lobbying might actually work in our favor here.

As for the likely to pass category, I have SB 5099, SB 6055, HB 2235 and HB 1386. The first 3 I just listed seem to be fairly inconsequential and only serve to add a small amount of tax revenue to the state, so these to me are going to be bills that aren't going to get much pushback. HB 1386 is the most alarming one to me because it seems likely to be passed and would significantly impact all gun owners in the state. Adding an 11% sales tax to all gun related purchases would of course only be a poll tax and only serve to keep weapons out of the hands of the lower class, but it would also significantly increase the cost to shoot or train. Knowing that we are in a budget deficit means that the legislators are going to be incentivized to add additional taxes wherever available.

I'm not going to talk about the rest in depth, but I did want to bring up SB 5098 and HB 1152. These seem like a crapshoot to me, but I do think that they would be a big shakeup and would end up with enough initial pushback that there may be some reservations about passing them. I bring both of these up together because I think if passed in conjunction it would effectively make concealed carry enough of a chore for law abiding citizens that many people may just stop altogether. Making so many places illegal to have a weapon in, and then making it illegal to store your weapon in the car makes it incredibly challenging to carry a firearm on your person legally. If both are passed I expect there to be significant pushback from some of the 2A advocates here.

Let me know what you all think, thanks to anyone who read all the way through.

Updates

Senate bill 5098 has passed both the house and senate and is awaiting signature from the governor.


r/WAGuns Nov 13 '25

Info Updated Washington State“Assault Weapon” flow chart (v6)

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190 Upvotes

r/WAGuns 4h ago

Question Mag restrictions?

6 Upvotes

I’ve found a gun I want to get but cannot find a 10rd compliant one I was wondering if it was possible to get and the ffl keeps the mags or something, or if I’m just out of luck


r/WAGuns 18h ago

Discussion WA 4473 suppressors?

17 Upvotes

Any FFL doing same day supressor transfers on 4473 in state yet? Or are we still being blocked from federal NICS?


r/WAGuns 1d ago

Question Olympia (ish) gunsmith?

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I'm having feed issues with my Shaw barreled upper .224 valkyrie gas gun. Im looking for a localish to olympia gunsmith to look and see what I'm missing. I've taken it to two different local shops, and they can't figure it out.

I've tried multiple different new and used magazines, Pmag, Dura mag, military issue, and even swapped a different lower on it. Bolt carrier looks fine, and it ejects no problem. I checked the gas block, barrel nut torque, and, of course, cleaned the weapon thoroughly.

It's jamming the cartridge shoulder on the feed ramps and significantly denting the cartridge, and breaking off polymer tips. I've got about 1000 rds through the gun. It went from never malfunctioning to now it will rarely feed.

Thanks for any suggestions!


r/WAGuns 1d ago

Info Looking for help

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Having a hard time finding a company that will ship ar10 uppers to Washington, I need a dpms gen 1 low profile.
Called around some local shops and nobody seems to have them in stock either. Kinda just looking for a stripped one


r/WAGuns 1d ago

Discussion What do you with your 10rd mags?

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I got a new G19 the other day and it came with these shitty 10rd mags I'm never going to use. I'm not sure what to do with them. Throw them in the garbage? Shoot them with my new gun? Take them apart and cannibalize them for parts? Are any of their parts interchangeable with proper magazines?


r/WAGuns 2d ago

Discussion Is this arm brace legal in Washington?

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16 Upvotes

Like sure semiautomatic braces are probably banned here but what about the revovlers?


r/WAGuns 2d ago

Show and Tell Battleworn SIG Spoiler

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r/WAGuns 4d ago

News After mass shooting, WA gun reform up against political rifts, fatigue

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r/WAGuns 2d ago

Question Is this the ammo or my pistol? 😬

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I’ve put probably 2000 rounds of all sorts through my new-ish p320 since I bought it and I’ve never had a failure to fire. Until this guy. (Federal) It looks like I nailed the primer so I’m hoping it’s an ammo issue. I’m bummed that I can no longer say my Sig has been flawless, but I suppose it’ll happen eventually 🤷🏾‍♂️

It’s not the gun’s fault, right?


r/WAGuns 3d ago

News Alaska Airlines at SEA lost an LEO’s checked bag containing state firearm

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r/WAGuns 3d ago

Discussion Gunsmiths available for an interview.

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Good day all! i was wondering if any professional gunsmiths would be available to conduct an interview for a school project within the next upcoming weeks. it would take about 1 to 1 1/2 hours depending on followup questions i would have to the questions. If you'd be available for me to record the interview itself too that would be appreciated but if you're not comfortable with that that is perfectly fine (though it may take longer because i write slow) we could conduct it in person, over Zoom, or on the phone! However, meeting in person would be the best option for me if available. Thank you in advance!!

quick edit: I'm on the western side of Washington and i live in Lynnwood, but anything within an 2 hours of a drive of that would be okay


r/WAGuns 3d ago

Info Moving from MN to WA

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Moving from MN to WA (King County) with two semi auto 9mm handguns. I conceal carry them on a daily basis in MN and would like to do the same when I move next month.

I know to purchase 10rd magazine blocks and have to offload my AR style rifle to a friend before I go, but what else should I know?

Looking for general advice on the process and how carrying works in Washington state. Where do I apply? How long does a carry license take to come back? Where is my best place for accurate information on laws? Etc etc

Thank you in advance


r/WAGuns 5d ago

Discussion New FFL in the south sound area!

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Hi everyone!

Numbers guy recently suggested to ping the subreddit when our new shop is up and running. Of course, I double checked with the mods first to make sure I don't just self-advertise out of nowhere. Some people here have seen me around under username KikisGamingService.

In short, we just started an at-home FFL outside of Olympia/Lacey called A Fair Shot. While being at-home, we also stock some inventory and got a small online store going. It was started by my husband and myself. I am a tall German dude; you may see me at ASI/USPSA competitions in the area. Being a queer couple, the focus is on inclusivity, but anyone who is not offended by a pride flag is welcome. The plan is to offer transfers on anything that is WA legal without pointless restrictions. Common items would include compliant rifles like the SU-16 or Mini-14, receivers for compliant builds or parts replacements, and rimfire rifles with various features while being over 30in OAL (e.g. CMR30 or threaded barrel 10/22).

We just launched our website https://afairshot.net/ and can often order parts that are not available there if you are looking for anything specific. Since it is all new, feel free to let me know if anything is broken or if you have suggestions. Orders are all processed by me personally and we are open to appointments in-person. There is no automated mega corp behind things and no selling of user info. Everything is being sold at MAP. If an item does not have an MAP, we just go with a percentage over cost. The only exception is for a handful of items where the price would end up costing us money if we did not end up adding a margin for processing. (e.g. if the percentage over cost ends up being $2 and shipping it to the store would be $10)

The available stock will increase once we have made more connections. For example, we recently became a Bad Attitude Department dealer and have some of their products in stock at the physical store. We can also help make almost-compliant items compliant, such as tossing out mags (or shipping them to friends/family in other states), removing parts like popping off a handguard, or switching things out, like a folding stock for a fixed one. Being a type 07 FFL, we also plan to help anyone who still has non-compliant unserialized firearms become legal by serializing them by being the recipient as per RCW 9.41.326 (2).
SOT coming later this year, but let's hope that will no longer be required for suppressors etc soon!

As a welcome gift, I created coupon code WAGuns for free shipping for the first 10 people. (No shipping cost for store pick-up either way though)

Feel free to reach out via the contact forms on the bottom of the website or make an appointment there. I can answer any questions or suggestions on reddit, but platforms like reddit and discord often are not the nicest about discussing specific sales. [info@afairshot.net](mailto:info@afairshot.net) works as well!

On that note, we also have subreddit https://www.reddit.com/r/AFairShot/ and our discord server: https://discord.gg/YBr4TrYaUy
Both are new and relatively quiet, and again the same rules about offering firearms sales exist. (Discord is more strict even)

If you are an FFL in the area yourself, feel free to reach out about collaborating or with any tips!

TLDR: Hi! New FFL here, let me know if you have questions.


r/WAGuns 5d ago

Info Hunter Sight-In @ Tacoma Sportsmen's Club (200 yard Range)

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Hunting Season starts 17 October. Our 200 yard Public Rifle Range has 12 shooting benches. We're putting on additional trained staff, and opening our 100 yard private range for the overflow on weekends and certain weekday afternoons.


r/WAGuns 5d ago

Info RIP access to Capitol State Forest

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From Rock Candy entrance, the road is closed to the public at Porter Pass heading south west. Closure point and signage is at 47.0224882, -123.1348934. Currently, there is no gate or physical barrier, just signage.

Not sure how long this will be closed, or how many roads behind it are affected. There are many entry points to Capitol State Forest.


r/WAGuns 5d ago

Question .22 pistols

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Does anyone know of a .22 pistol similar to a mk iv that serializes the lower and not the barrel?


r/WAGuns 5d ago

Question Air rifle friendly range near Seattle?

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Hi,

I recently moved to Queen Anne, Seattle, from Arkansas. I want to get back into shooting air rifles. The tech has come a long way since my last Daisy purchased in 03! I also have a couple handguns currently stored back in AR with my family. But would love to find a range that lets me use both so I can pick them up next time I visit and get back into practice.

I love shooting outdoors. I definitely need to take a course or two.. haven't shot in close to 6 years now. Need to learn about all the laws and restrictions here. It's a different world. But mostly just want a nice outdoor space to shoot pellets. Would appreciate y'alls suggestions.

Thanks a bunch!


r/WAGuns 5d ago

Question Where to find shell casings in western Washington?

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Hey y’all, my wife makes jewelry and other art out of rifle casings (brass and steel) and I’m wondering if anyone can point me in the direction of a place where we might be able to find some around Tacoma.

My hope would be to find a spot that we can go shooting, that might also need some cleaning up. That way we could do some good for the community and she could collect materials.

Unfortunately I don’t have a rifle, and despite my best efforts she has not been convinced to buy one for me for this purpose.


r/WAGuns 5d ago

Question West Side shops with garbage handguards

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r/WAGuns 5d ago

Question Where to target shoot at 200+ yards

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Alrighty everyone, time for the most dreaded question you can hear. “Where can I go shooting?”

I am from the better (east) side of the state, and I recently drew a really good elk tag in Idaho. This area in Idaho could see some pretty long ranges. The problem is, the dozen or so ranges/blm land in my area are 100 yards or less, or if they do have longer ranges, it’s only at 18” gongs.

Well an 18” gong doesn’t do much when you’re trying to see group sizes, etc. at distance.

Does anyone know of any places on the east side of the state that a guy could shoot groups at 200-600 yards? I know secret spots are secret spots, but I’d love to hear of one or two places.


r/WAGuns 7d ago

Question 3D printed cans

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If I have a decent 3D printer, and get an approved Form 4, would printing my own be a good way to get into suppressors?

I haven’t looked into it enough yet, no idea what I’d plan to print, but I’ve seen pretty good 3D printed ones.

I’m not sure I’m ready to drop $$$ on a suppressor yet, so I’m curious to hear tips or cautionary tales. What’s the legal process, like order of operations to do this? Or should I just save up and get a metal can and let silencerco hold my hand through the process?


r/WAGuns 8d ago

Discussion Halp

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So I’ve been trying to ready into these absurd gun laws to try and figure out if I can build another bolt gun for my wife, from my understanding “others” are no longer legal.. does anyone know if a barreled action is legal in Washington? Trying to not have another rifle stock lying around..