Washington's safe storage laws, specifically RCW 9.41.360, do not mandate how firearms must be stored. Instead, they establish criminal liability if an unsecured firearm is accessed by an unauthorized person, leading to harm or a crime. Key exceptions exist for securely stored firearms, lawful self-defense use, and timely reporting of theft.
Washington Gun Law TV discusses the legalities of loaning firearms in Washington State. It clarifies that private transfers require an FFL background check unless an immediate family exception under RCW 9.41.113(4) applies. The video emphasizes the severe penalties for knowingly delivering a firearm to an ineligible person (RCW 9.41.080) and the potential criminal liability for unsafe storage if an unauthorized individual accesses and misuses a firearm (RCW 9.41.360).
This video delves into the specifics of Washington State's safe storage laws, enacted in July 2019 following Initiative 1639. William Kirk, President of Washington Gun Law, breaks down the legal requirements outlined in RCW 9.41.360, focusing on the newly defined crimes of Community Endangerment by Unsafe Storage of a Firearm (First and Second Degrees). The discussion covers how these offenses can be committed, the potential penalties, and ultimately clarifies whether the law mandates a particular storage method for firearms in Washington.
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