UNLAWFUL USE

An unlawful use charge can bring serious repercussions or a minor sanction depending on the circumstances, including whether or not you posed a significant danger to the public in unlawfully using your firearm.

Communities are beginning to pass legislation banning discharge in more areas, thus these types of weapons charges are becoming more prevalent. There are many restrictions on where and when a firearm can be used in Washington, even though you can and may have purchased your firearm legally.

In Washington it is a gross misdemeanor to aim a loaded or unloaded gun at any other human being, discharge any firearm (including an air gun) in a public place or any place where a person might be endangered. If no injury results the charges will be considered a gross misdemeanor, of course escalating significantly if injuries occur as a result of unlawful use.

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