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Just saw SB 5956 passed
« on: March 07, 2014, 02:51:37 PM »
Well this is cool! Short barreled rifles and shotguns are going to be legal here in the Washington state!
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Re: Just saw SB 5956 passed
« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2014, 02:58:16 PM »
How short?

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Re: Just saw SB 5956 passed
« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2014, 03:01:57 PM »
I don't think it matters. They defined a short barreled rifle as a rifle with a barrel less than 16 inches. And a shotgun is less than 18, so I guess it defaults to the Federal minimum, if there is one
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Re: Just saw SB 5956 passed
« Reply #3 on: March 07, 2014, 03:04:16 PM »
Why is it cool? Do they perform better? Functionality? Look cool? "Just because we can" sort of thing?

Legit question, not trying to be a wise guy.



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Re: Just saw SB 5956 passed
« Reply #4 on: March 07, 2014, 03:08:19 PM »
I'm not sure if this will really change anything, the feds have a 16" minimum barrel length for rifles don't they?
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Re: Just saw SB 5956 passed
« Reply #5 on: March 07, 2014, 03:10:10 PM »
I'm not sure if this will really change anything, the feds have a 16" minimum barrel length for rifles don't they?

Well....they have the weed thing too..??

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Re: Just saw SB 5956 passed
« Reply #6 on: March 07, 2014, 03:10:28 PM »
Why is it cool? Do they perform better? Functionality? Look cool? "Just because we can" sort of thing?

Legit question, not trying to be a wise guy.

Same question I've asked. And also, why were they illegal in the first place? I will probably turn my more tactical, "home defense" AR into a SBR though  :chuckle: partly for looks and more compact, less barrel to swing around. 

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Re: Just saw SB 5956 passed
« Reply #7 on: March 07, 2014, 03:11:55 PM »
Yes of course you would have to go through the same process as getting a suppressor, the $200 tax stamp, signing off from the sheriff or chief of police and all that jazz. The sad thing is its less power, less velocity, louder sound. But its a smaller package if you want really, tactical-ness, I probably won't build one, I just like the idea of having the same rights as Oregon and Idaho and like a bunch of other states.
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Re: Just saw SB 5956 passed
« Reply #8 on: March 07, 2014, 03:13:04 PM »
I didn't realize it was similar to a suppressor as far as paperwork goes... that is lame 

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Re: Just saw SB 5956 passed
« Reply #9 on: March 07, 2014, 03:14:38 PM »
I'm not sure if this will really change anything, the feds have a 16" minimum barrel length for rifles don't they?

Yes, all Federal laws still apply.

But now you can go through the Federal process and after the background check and fee, posses a legal SBR.

And jackelope they can be very handy for certain kinds of shooting

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Re: Just saw SB 5956 passed
« Reply #10 on: March 07, 2014, 03:16:23 PM »
Next up is automatics, so we can waste even more money on ammunition!   :chuckle:
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Re: Just saw SB 5956 passed
« Reply #11 on: March 07, 2014, 03:16:50 PM »
Well this is cool! Short barreled rifles and shotguns are going to be legal here in the Washington state!

I don't believe SB 5956 applied to short barreled shotguns...

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Re: Just saw SB 5956 passed
« Reply #12 on: March 07, 2014, 03:19:53 PM »
I'm not sure if this will really change anything, the feds have a 16" minimum barrel length for rifles don't they?

Legalization of SBR's allows you to have a barrel length under 16" or total length under 26" as long as you have a Federal Stamp and proper paperwork

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Re: Just saw SB 5956 passed
« Reply #13 on: March 07, 2014, 03:21:13 PM »
Well this is cool! Short barreled rifles and shotguns are going to be legal here in the Washington state!

I don't believe SB 5956 applied to short barreled shotguns...

Gah you're right, i was a little overzealous there! Just rifles.

Just looking over the bill, out of the senate and the house, one 3 opposed it. I wonder who those 3 were...
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Re: Just saw SB 5956 passed
« Reply #14 on: March 07, 2014, 03:26:05 PM »
but heaven forbid you have an automatic knife in your pocket!   :bash:

 


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