RCW 9.41.010 provides definitions for many of the commonly used terms in the firearms laws of the state. Section (9) "Firearm" means a weapon or device from which a projectile or projectiles may be fired by an explosive such as gunpowder."

Ramset and other powder-actuated fastening tools. (there are cases of these being used as a weapon)
Roman Candles.
Party poppers.
Saturn Batteries.
Marine safety flare guns (Orion, etc) WSP has already determined in a previous case that these are considered firearms.
The WSDOT's artillery that they use for avalanche control.

So...Letter of the law. What FFL should I go to when I need to buy a Ramset tool? Will WalMart move all their flare guns behind the gun counter and require a BGC to purchase them? If I buy New Years' fireworks on the reservation, am I now a felon? Does avalance control now fall under the umbrella of Law Enforcement, since the DOT is not allowed to use their own tools?

Stop giving the libtards ideas.

I'm going to print a copy of 594, highlight the appropriate sections, go to Home Depot on December 4th, buy a Ramset tool and a box of .27 charges, call the cops, and sell them back and forth in the parking lot until we get arrested.

Video of this is requested and required So that I can overlay the Benny Hill theme and play it at 8x speed

You're doing it all wrong. When you call the cops you need to show them the tool and the person that sold it to you. Then DEMAND that they are charged. This will get Home Depot to foot the bill for the legal costs to fight 594 without them even realizing it.

I like the way you think.

Although, in fairness I should contact the manager of the store first, and let them know that these items are about to become illegal to sell without an FFL.

Or you could STF-
Oh, nevermind. It's out there now. Between WaGuns and and several other sites, all the best toys are gonna be regulated now.

Thanks!

OK

There is a thread regarding some points over on OCDO:

One person wrote to Home Depot to tell them about 594 and about the .22 blank nail guns. This was their reply:

What about black powder guns? I was under the impression that they weren't as regulated as normal firearms, but will they be now?

Good thread over there, thanks.

Right!!

Just like "assault weapons bans don't affect my skeet shootin', so I don't care".

Again:

THEY ARE COMING FOR YOUR GUNS, and anything else you might be able to use!


OK

594 doesn't affect "antique firearms," and they are defined as:



That language is fucking confusing . . . but I think it means that a replica of a pre-1899 black powder gun is exempted.

Who knows what "replica" means, but I would hope that the typical percussion and flintlock guns are close enough.

Now how about a modern black powder guns like the ones below? The best I can tell, those are subject to 594-esque background checks:



Does anyone see something different?

But not intentionally deceptive [/sarcasm]



Um, yeah.
I don't look for it, 'cause it's not my game, but isn't black powder still out there? Through "normal channels"? And you can't say sinkers are hard to find in a state that Fishes like Washington. All you really need is the right raw materials, a couple good machines, and the know-how and you're building and shooting black powder... or anything else, really.



Again, I don't care what you shoot - in fact, I encourage all and I really enjoy seeing variety of styles, forms and hardware - But we (Americans) have to get over this "Not My Problem" mentality. We're all in this.

My rights have been infringed enough. How 'bout yours?

OK

This is freaking hilarious, because 594 is about to cause trouble in the construction trades now too. Hell, any projectile signal flare is suddenly gonna be impossible to transfer. You really think the ATF is going to want to be bothered by a background check on a handheld flare?

The ammunition no longer manufactured... refers to cartridge arms.