Washington's Nfa Weapon Restrictions

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There are restrictions on certain NFA weapons. Short barreled rifles, short barreled shotguns, and machine guns may only be possessed by law enforcement officers. I is legal to own a use a silencer as long as they are properly registered with the ATF.

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What is Nfa Weapon Restrictions?

NFA weapons refer to a federal list of firearms that the government requires owners register. Not all states follow this law, and others have partial restrictions, full banns, or the need to register firearms in the NFA data base. Examples of firearms or other weaponry considered a NFA regulated weapon includes, but is not limited to: Machine guns, firearm suppressors, short barreled riffles and shot guns, and anti-tank guns (.50 caliber and up).

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Other Washington firearm laws

• Washington Permit to Purchase
• Washington Firearm Registration
• Washington Owner License
• Washington Open Carry
• Washington Concealed Carry
• Washington State Preemption of Local Restrictions
• Washington Magazine Capacity Restriction
• Washington Castle Doctrine
• Washington Stand Your Ground
• Washington Peaceable Journey
• Washington Assault Weapon Restrictions
• Washington NFA Weapon Restrictions

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