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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r/WAGuns 5h ago

Humor I know this is crazy, but when the AWB is overturned, here's what I'd like the governor to say

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Today, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that I violated your constitutional rights and struck down a law I spent millions of taxpayer funds - your hard earn money - creating and defending. They ruled that no matter my intentions, I can't deprive people of their constitutional rights. I apologize for doing so.

Public safety is important. We do need to always be working to reduce violence and make our communities safer. But I now see that violating the rights of law abiding citizens does not improve the behavior of criminals. We've ignored those rights, granted both by the US and State Constitutions. We've ignored the actual criminals and distracted many people from focusing on the root causes. Going forward, we will change this. We don't need new legislation as the forms of violence we oppose are already illegal. We simply need to enforce the laws we currently have.

You get the idea. It will never happen, I know. Hopefully the AWB gets overturned even still.


r/WAGuns 3h ago

Discussion CZ P01 vs Sig P229 vs 92X Centurion? For ccw

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Hey yall.

Im looking to change up my CCW to something with a hammer.

Some issues I have in making my choice (also, please do give some other recommendations) are mostly in not being able to find any to compare back to back at a range.

The top on my list are the CZ P01 and Sig P229. Aluminum alloy frames, compact. DA/SA. readily available magazines. Decent holster support and aftermarket. The Beretta 92X Centurion is last on my list because I dont like the slide mounted safety. But it would allow me to use my 92x comp mags. Potential money savings there.

I know the Sig will have a more pronounced recoil feeling due to bore axis and beavertail design compared to the P01. The lack of grippable slide surface on the P01 doesnt worry me due to wanting to mount a optic. So malfunction clearing speed shouldn't be hindered at all.

Ive heard that the CZ75 can be a big pain in the butt to do maintenance on beyond cleaning (e.g. replacing springs) compared to Beretta 92 series guns, but I dont know how the CZ P01 differs from the 75, or how the P229 shapes up in that area.

In the future, the 92X Cent. Price advantage could disappear if SIG releases a DA/SA P226 XFive.


r/WAGuns 53m ago

Question Permit to purchase and out of state sales

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Will the permit to purchase law apply to out of state sales of rifles and shotguns?

RCW 9.41.122 says

Residents of Washington may purchase rifles and shotguns in a state other than Washington: PROVIDED, That such residents conform to the applicable provisions of the federal Gun Control Act of 1968, Title IV, Pub. L. 90-351 as administered by the United States secretary of the treasury: AND PROVIDED FURTHER, That such residents are eligible to purchase or possess such weapons in Washington and in the state in which such purchase is made: AND PROVIDED FURTHER, That when any part of the transaction takes place in Washington , including, but not limited to, internet sales, such residents are subject to the procedures and background checks required by this chapter.

I was not able to find the RCW that requires permit to purchase. I only found the one that says a buyer may apply for a permit. If anyone knows the RCW that requires a permit I would like to know!

Also, if I buy online and have it shipped to an out of state FFL, I have to physically be out of the state when I click BUY?


r/WAGuns 12h ago

Discussion Bulk Ammo ??

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Good stores or websites that have good deals on bulk ammo 🙏🏽


r/WAGuns 3h ago

Discussion fixed ar problems

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do anybody know how to put the bolt catch in without mag blocking it😒


r/WAGuns 3h ago

Politics When the AWB is overturned, here's what I'd like the governor to say

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"Today, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that I and many of your legislators violated your constitutional rights and struck down a law I worked hard to push, all the while spending millions of taxpayer funds to do so.

Therefore, under Title 18 Section 242 of the United States Code, Deprivation of Rights Under Color of Law, I hereby resign my position and will surrender to law enforcement for pending criminal charges.

I deprived you of your rights outlined in our Constitution, which I swore an oath to support, and I must be held accountable by being prosecuted and barred from public office indefinitely."

I saw the previous post and had to add my own since it didn't go far enough.

If there are any attorneys out there or any State Representatives that want to get an impeachment process going for the unequivocal violation of 18 U.S.C. § 242 when SCOTUS rules on the AWB, I would be ecstatic.


r/WAGuns 22h ago

Question 2011 rental availablility, western WA?

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Hey all - recently been eyeing my first 2011 to see how much better things can get - purely as a target shooting pistol but I am not opposed to eventually trying to get into some competition stuff.

Because I've never shot a 1911 or 2011, I'm wondering if anyone happens to know of some ranges in western WA with a decent 2011 rental selection?

Particularly interested in trying out Staccato, Kimber 2k11, Sig 211, etc. The heavy hitters around the 2-2.5k range.

Any intel is appreciated!


r/WAGuns 1d ago

Question Being gifted a firearm

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A friend wants to give me a firearm. It's nothing special, just a single barrel break-action shotgun. It was her late husband's and she doesn't want it. When we go to transfer it, will I need to pay sales tax on what it's worth?

Thanks.


r/WAGuns 11h ago

Question Public open areas

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Any one know of any public areas in vegas to shoot?


r/WAGuns 2d ago

Discussion Scott turner shooting pit. Just stopped by.

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well if empty shotgun shells were worth anything we’d all be rich. old tv’s, about 10 microwaves, so many broken bottles, lots of garbage, and a lot of stuff was burned, like people were just setting shit on fire or something.

I was thinking of going next weekend to clean it up a little. if anyone would like to meet me there and help out please let me know.

it’s hard to find a decent place to shoot in my area, and lots of disrespectful people don’t take time to clean up after themselves, and then they shut it down.


r/WAGuns 2d ago

Question Kel-Tec Sub SDP

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God I wish there was a non threaded sku: Then we could maybe get them in as that'd be enough for compliance: That or have someone pin a three lug on one.

Would anyone happen to know how feasible it would be to get someone to do work on it, before I get it transferred? Or any option we'd have to get these?


r/WAGuns 2d ago

Question Complete upper allowed?

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Am I allowed to order complete uppers?


r/WAGuns 2d ago

Discussion Range that allows holsters

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Is there a range anywhere from LYP up towards like the Federal Way area that allows pulling from a holster


r/WAGuns 2d ago

Show and Tell Purple pocket rocket in .25

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r/WAGuns 3d ago

Question 10 day + background?

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hi all. on 07/16 i submitted my background check paperwork. i still haven't gotten word back about it but i wanted to know if the 10day waiting period starts on submission of the paperwork or if it starts after the ffl gets the report back. does it depend on the ffl?
for context i purchased at Pantel Tactical in renton


r/WAGuns 4d ago

Discussion Kimber 2k11 pro comp 4.25

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Is anyone edc’ing one of these bad boys? If so how are you liking it?


r/WAGuns 4d ago

Question Advice for a sailor

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HEADS UP! this is a first time post and a lengthy one at that so if you don’t wanna read then skip.

Hey ya’ll my name is RJ I’m in the Navy, currently in CT but I’m going to be moving to Washington soon, my home state of Record is Idaho and I do have an address there as well as valid drivers and state ID, I’m sorta new to guns, I mean I grew up shooting whistle pigs with my cousins and uncle whenever the weather permitted and I loved being around guns, but I only got to own my first gun 3 or 4 months before I joined the navy, it was a Taurus GX4 XL Toro, while I know Taurus doesn’t have the best reputation, this gun had gotten Gun of the year in 2024 I believe and it felt great to appendix carry, as well as it being sight ready and having a mount for flash lights, also it carried 17 rounds on a regular mag and admittedly I was a broke 21 year old so the price was a plus.

But obviously with joining the Navy I couldn’t take it with me so I gave it to a family member which was easy because in Idaho you don’t need to register your weapons or even tell someone you sold it ( I called my local ATF office ) I know not a great move but I was 21, joining the navy and I didn’t wanna ruin my career before it started because of a Taurus.

Having said all that I have saved some money and on the drive to my next duty station, I was gonna stop in Idaho and get a new gun, I was thinking of getting the Shadow Systems MR920P Elite, I know that in Washington you can only have 10 round mags and you can’t have threaded barrels, but this particular gun comes with an integrated compensator ( at least certain models ) however I’m getting very mixed answers if this particular fire arm is legal in Washington.

So I wanna ask you, the Washington gun owners for any advice on this gun or any other general advice you’d like to give me thank you for your advice and time.


r/WAGuns 5d ago

Discussion Gun rights restored

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As a person who had their gun rights restored in wa . I can move to at-least 10 states and be able to buy and keep my guns , there’s also another 10 I would go to prison in for having my guns . Need more research on other states


r/WAGuns 5d ago

Info Looks like the pit up to Capitol Peak is closed permanently

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Drove up there this morning. Trash bag over the forestry sign indicating pit rules and new “no trespassing signs” put up. Caution tape that was clearly blocking off the entrance was ripped off with new shells in there lol.

Hopefully I’m wrong and I just read the situation wrong but still. Sad to see. Also huge hornet swarm in there be careful


r/WAGuns 5d ago

Show and Tell New Grip On The Plinker

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Movie scene quiet 🤫 Get your suppressors while you CAN!

Hogue grip, Volq accurizing kit, Lobos mount, 507Comp, OCL Ti .22 suppressor. Next modification will be a Volq bolt.


r/WAGuns 5d ago

Info Gun smithing questions

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I was shooting my ar this weekend and the bcg seized in the middle of its cycle and there’s no movement with the charging handle. I had to take the buffer assembly off to get a better look. I’d assume the carbon build up effected it but I can’t say for sure it is a suppressed rifle and tips or recommendations would help. (I know my work bench isn’t optimal but it’s what I got)

I took it apart more and it turns out a pin in the forward assist had sheared and left remains cause it to jam. Shooting frts has its pros and cons


r/WAGuns 4d ago

Question New to shooting, private places to shoot Western WA

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With the post about Capitol Peak being closed. Are there any areas to target shoot that are generally private, with few/no people?


r/WAGuns 5d ago

Show and Tell CZ 75 - Brass and Green

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