{"data":{"id":"us-wa/rcw-9.41.042","jurisdiction":"us-wa","citation":"RCW 9.41.042","heading":"Children—Permissible firearm possession.","body":"RCW 9.41.040(2)(a)(v) shall not apply to any person under the age of eighteen years who is:\n(1) In attendance at a hunter's safety course or a firearms safety course;\n(2) Engaging in practice in the use of a firearm or target shooting at an established range authorized by the governing body of the jurisdiction in which such range is located or any other area where the discharge of a firearm is not prohibited;\n(3) Engaging in an organized competition involving the use of a firearm, or participating in or practicing for a performance by an organized group that uses firearms as a part of the performance;\n(4) Hunting or trapping under a valid license issued to the person under Title 77 RCW;\n(5) In an area where the discharge of a firearm is permitted, is not trespassing, and the person either: (a) Is at least fourteen years of age, has been issued a hunter safety certificate, and is using a lawful firearm other than a pistol; or (b) is under the supervision of a parent, guardian, or other adult approved for the purpose by the parent or guardian;\n(6) Traveling with any unloaded firearm in the person's possession to or from any activity described in subsection (1), (2), (3), (4), or (5) of this section;\n(7) On real property under the control of his or her parent, other relative, or legal guardian and who has the permission of the parent or legal guardian to possess a firearm;\n(8) At his or her residence and who, with the permission of his or her parent or legal guardian, possesses a firearm for the purpose of exercising the rights specified in RCW 9A.16.020(3); or\n(9) Is a member of the armed forces of the United States, national guard, or organized reserves, when on duty.","path":["Title 9","Chapter 9.41"],"source_url":"https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9.41.042","current_through":"July 15, 2026","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-06T00:46:27Z","sha256":"f9c6df7e6a99cdc649280773d9d61bb8d4e646484230feae475525cdb7a4e19e","source_id":"us-wa","stale":false,"prev":"us-wa/rcw-9.41.041","next":"us-wa/rcw-9.41.045"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}