HB 1731 - DIGEST |
(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB) |
Exempts the following from the definition of "firearm" for purposes of chapter 9.41 RCW (firearms and dangerous weapons): A flare gun or other pyrotechnic visual distress signaling device, or a powder-actuated tool or other device designed solely to be used for construction purposes. |
Exempts the following from the definition of "transfer" for purposes of chapter 9.41 RCW (firearms and dangerous weapons): The delivery of a firearm owned or leased by an employer to, or return of the firearm by, any of the employer's employees for lawful purposes in the ordinary course of business. |
Exempts a temporary transfer of possession of a firearm from background checks and other firearm-related requirements if: (1) The temporary transfer is intended to prevent suicide or self-inflicted great bodily harm; |
(2) The temporary transfer lasts only as long as reasonably necessary to prevent imminent death or great bodily harm; and |
(3) The person to whom the firearm is transferred is not prohibited from possessing firearms under state or federal law. |