golddigger14s wrote:
Someone recently told me that using rubber buckshot/non-lethal was illegal here in WA. My google search only came up with keyboard commando opinions, not actual law. My shotgun has rubber buckshot as the 1st round, and followed by critical defense.
Please no opinions, just a link to actual RCW/etc.
As the saying goes: Just the facts ma'am.
** This is not legal advice, and I have not been compensated or retained on this topic **
I've frankly never heard of it, never thought or considered the practice, and never been asked or looked into it. You'll find the WA RCWs here:
http://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx? ... &full=trueI searched terms like "rubber," and "ammunition," and "less" and "lethal, and had no relevant hits.
Legally, I cannot say for certain but am unaware of the prohibition on less-than-lethal ammo. It would also be illogical, really. It's still considered a lethal weapon.
For further confirmation and as a cross reference, I looked at a retailer and they presumably have a legal team determine where their product can be shipped.
http://www.americanspecialtyammo.com/12 ... ethal.htmlQuote:
12 Gauge Less Lethal
All rounds come in a three pack. Sorry we cannot ship any ammo to Hawaii, Alaska, Massachusetts, Washington D.C., Los Angeles, CA, Cook County IL, Connecticut and New York state.
So, an internet search turned up nothing, I couldn't locate it in the obvious area of the RCW, one retailer will ship it to WA, -
and I've had about 3 glasses of whiskey.
So all that may be useless.
Now from a practical point, even though you don't want to hear it, it's important to say. Putting a LL round on deck is a dangerous practice. I wouldn't do it absent expressly good cause. Your shotgun is still considered a lethal weapon even if loaded with LL shot. LL can still be lethal too, especially at close HD ranges.
It seems that maybe you're relying on it to be a crutch or a second chance, perhaps if you make a mistake? Dunno. Maybe you have good reasons. But you won't find many folks who would endorse it. You should at least re-consider.
Carry on.