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New to the forum. Posted same question in the Auto/switchblade forum but no one has answered me. Hope ya'll can help me out.
What are the rules on Automatics (switchblades) in Washington state?
I was under the impression that it's a misdemeanor to possess and carry them in Washington state. See below....
So this is the stuff I found on the internet. A friend of mine works at a local gunshop who sells auto. folders. He claims that in Washington, it's legal to own one, just not to carry it. Also, a friend of mine just bought his girlfriend one of those cheapo $30 switchblades at a gas station up in Everett, WA. I told him he better no get caught with it 'cause it's illegal in my state.
So...can I get this confusion sorted out. Thanks guys!!!!
RCW 9.41.250
Dangerous weapons Penalty.
Every person who:
(1) Manufactures, sells, or disposes of or possesses any instrument or weapon of the kind usually known as slung shot, sand club, or metal knuckles, or spring blade knife, or any knife the blade of which is automatically released by a spring mechanism or other mechanical device, or any knife having a blade which opens, or falls, or is ejected into position by the force of gravity, or by an outward, downward, or centrifugal thrust or movement;
(2) Furtively carries with intent to conceal any dagger, dirk, pistol, or other dangerous weapon; or
(3) Uses any contrivance or device for suppressing the noise of any firearm,
is guilty of a gross misdemeanor punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.
What are the rules on Automatics (switchblades) in Washington state?
I was under the impression that it's a misdemeanor to possess and carry them in Washington state. See below....
So this is the stuff I found on the internet. A friend of mine works at a local gunshop who sells auto. folders. He claims that in Washington, it's legal to own one, just not to carry it. Also, a friend of mine just bought his girlfriend one of those cheapo $30 switchblades at a gas station up in Everett, WA. I told him he better no get caught with it 'cause it's illegal in my state.
So...can I get this confusion sorted out. Thanks guys!!!!
RCW 9.41.250
Dangerous weapons Penalty.
Every person who:
(1) Manufactures, sells, or disposes of or possesses any instrument or weapon of the kind usually known as slung shot, sand club, or metal knuckles, or spring blade knife, or any knife the blade of which is automatically released by a spring mechanism or other mechanical device, or any knife having a blade which opens, or falls, or is ejected into position by the force of gravity, or by an outward, downward, or centrifugal thrust or movement;
(2) Furtively carries with intent to conceal any dagger, dirk, pistol, or other dangerous weapon; or
(3) Uses any contrivance or device for suppressing the noise of any firearm,
is guilty of a gross misdemeanor punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.