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April 4, 2016

Building an SBR in Washington State

The Governor of Washington has signed a bill which clarifies that it is both legal to buy an SBR and build an SBR. Senate bill 6165 was created to address the uncertainty as to whether it was legal to build an SBR in the state of Washington. While it was clear that one could be purchase in WA, ATF stopped approving Form 1 Applications for the manufacture of an SBR in the state last year because of some ambiguity in the law. The new bill signed by the Governor clarifies that it is legal to build and buy an SBR in the state of Washington. To see what NFA firearms are legal in WA, see our WA NFA state pages

SB6165 is effective 90 days after the adjournment of the legislative session. The 2016 Special Session adjourned on March 10, 2016 so this would mean around June 9th or just prior to the new ATF changes in 41F

May 28, 2015

Washington (WA) What NFA Firearms can I own? Updated 3/2017

by David M. Goldman

Washington NFA Class 3 firearms
There are several type of Title II firearms (those sold by Class 3 SOT FFLs) that are restricted by the National Firearms Act.

Each state can impose additional restrictions on the sale, purchase, and transfer of Title II or NFA firearms. These laws or restrictions are in addition to the compliance that is required with the National Firearms Act.

In Washington you can own the following items that are regulated the National Firearms Act:

March 8, 2014

NFA Firearms State Law Changes in Process

by David M. Goldman

There are several states which are working on changes to firearms laws at the current time.

Alabama is in the process of legalizing hunting with suppressors Georgia is in the process of legalizing hunting with suppressors Iowa is in the process of legalizing suppressors Washington State has both a house bill and senate bill legalizing the use of Short Barrel Riffles.

These new legislative initiatives should greatly increase the sales of suppressors and SBRs in the above states. If you are looking for a Gun Trust to create purchase, manage, and own NFA firearms contact us to find out more about a Gun Trust Lawyer® in your area and the benefits to using a real gun trust.

May 29, 2013

Where can I hunt with Suppressors (Silencers): Updated List:

by David M. Goldman

Thumbnail image for 50calsilencer.jpg While in some states, it is illegal to hunt with a Silencer, in the following states it is legal to hunt with a suppressor (often referred to as a “silencer”).

In states where hunting with suppressors have been legalized, we have seen substantial increases in the sales of suppressors and the wait times for approval from the ATF have also increased. Many states that have legalized suppressors still have CLEOs who refuse to sign for individuals to purchase them. An NFA Gun Trust or a more flexible Gun trust can not only avoid the CLEO signature requirement in most states, but can also provide many benefits to firearms owners and their families. To learn about the benefits, please fill out the contact us form at the top of this page and request information on what a gun trust is and how they may benefit you.

Remember these laws change frequently, so please verify this with your state prior to hunting with a suppressor.

March 19, 2013

Are Machine Guns Legal in Washington State?

by David M. Goldman

Mark Knapp a Washington Gun Trust Lawyer® and firearms lawyer has written a blog that deals with the possibility of obtaining a legal machine gun in the State of Washington.

Generally Machine guns have been illegal to import or transfer in Washington State since 1994 and then only those that were manufactured and registered with the NFA before the 1985 ban were permitted. Those who owned them prior to the 1994 Washington ban could keep them.

There seems to be some ambiguity in the law which may permit certain people to obtain certain Machine Guns. It would not be an easy process and would involved a WRIT OF MANDAMUS which Mark called a long shot.

April 11, 2011

Governor of Washinton Signed Silencer Bill into Law

by David M. Goldman

While we had previously speculated that this bill would become law by failure to veto, the Governor actually signed it.

According to the Second Amendment Foundation, Silencers should be legal to shoot 90 days following the end of the 2011 Session. Unless ended earlier, this would mean that you can shoot your silencer legally after July 24th 2011.

It’s time to order your silencer if you do not already have one. You could have your Form 4 paperwork approved in time to shoot it legally on the first day.

March 31, 2011

Silencers may be legal to use in Washington State Soon

by David M. Goldman

While it has been legal to purchase a silencer or suppressor for a firearm in Washington State, it has been illegal to use them. That may change soon as a bill has passed the house and senate that allows for the use of a silencer if it is legally owned under the NFA.

While it is reported that the governor will probably not sign it, the bill is expected to become law by the failure to veto it within the allotted time under state law.

This will be good news for those who already own silencers in the State of Washington. We will update you once it becomes legal to use them. For more information on Title II firearms in the State of Washington contact a Gun Trust Lawyer®

July 23, 2010

Gun Store Provides Invalid Trust Form; ATF Initially Approves 3 Transfers

by David M. Goldman

A Washington state gun store prepared an invalid trust for their customer and the ATF approved three Form 4 transfers.

Not only is the preparation of a trust by a non-lawyer the unauthorized practice of law, but it also could put you at risk of an invalid transfer, possession, and use charge by the ATF which could subject you to forfeiture of your firearms, a $250,000 penalty, and up to 10 years in jail.

This particular gun store trust did not have a trustee, a successor trustee or a beneficiary and was missing required schedules that were required for validity by the way the trust was drafted.

May 22, 2009

BATFE seeks to seize NFA firearms from an Invalid Quicken Trust

by David M. Goldman

Joshua Prince alerted me to a blog post on a developing situation he ran across on Subguns where an individual used Quicken to attempt to create a trust for NFA purposes. Unfortunately the BATFE has now decided that his Quicken trust was invalid and is seeking to seize his MAC-11 and Silencer. He could also be subject to a prison sentence of 10 years and $250,000 in fines.

This is a very unfortunate situation that could cost the individual severely. Its important to remember that just because the ATF approves your transfer, it does not mean that you are legally in possession. This is the second situation involving invalid trusts and the ATF that we have seen this month. It looks like the ATF is beginning to look more closely at the trust documents they are receiving.

If you created a trust for NFA purchases in Quicken, Legal Zoom, or used another generic trust that was not reviewed before by a lawyer before submitting it to the BATFE, you should contact a NFA trust attorney to review your trust for validity. If you need help finding a local NFA Trust Lawyer we can help. We work with attorneys in more than 40 states including Florida Gun Trust Lawyer®s and South Carolina NFA lawyers to help review and create valid NFA trusts.