Why Washington Residents Should Stock Up on Ammo. Right Now

Published on December 15, 2024
Duration: 4:32

William Kirk, President of Washington Gun Law, advises Washington residents to stock up on ammunition due to the impending 2025 legislative session. New legislation is expected to introduce significant taxes on ammunition, mandate background checks for all purchases (including online), and potentially limit the quantity of ammunition that can be bought in a single transaction. These changes will likely increase costs and decrease availability.

Quick Summary

Washington residents should stock up on ammunition due to the impending 2025 legislative session. Expect significant ammunition taxes, mandatory background checks for all purchases, and potential limits on purchase quantities, all of which will increase costs and reduce availability. Online sales are likely to be prohibited.

Chapters

  1. 00:14Introduction to Ammunition Stocking Concerns
  2. 01:01Impending Legislative Session and Ammunition Costs
  3. 01:20Ammunition Taxes and the State Supreme Court
  4. 01:34Hefty Ammunition Tax Likely in Session
  5. 02:07Background Checks for Ammunition Purchases
  6. 02:30Implications of New Ammunition Legislation
  7. 03:06Background Check Costs and the FFL
  8. 03:17Purchasing Ammunition Limitations

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should Washington residents stock up on ammunition?

William Kirk of Washington Gun Law advises stocking up due to the upcoming 2025 legislative session, which is expected to introduce significant ammunition taxes, mandatory background checks for all purchases, and potential limits on purchase quantities, all of which will increase costs and reduce availability.

What new laws are expected for ammunition purchases in Washington?

New legislation in Washington is anticipated to include hefty ammunition taxes, require background checks for every ammunition purchase, and prohibit online sales, forcing all transactions through FFLs. There's also a possibility of limits on the number of rounds purchased per transaction.

Will ammunition purchases become more expensive in Washington?

Yes, ammunition purchases are expected to become more expensive in Washington due to anticipated statewide taxes and the cost of mandatory background checks, which will be passed on to consumers by FFLs.

Can I still buy ammunition online in Washington?

It is expected that by midsummer, online ammunition purchases will no longer be allowed in Washington State. All purchases will need to be made in person at a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) requiring a background check.

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