Washington Airgun Laws and Hunting Regulations

Brief Overview Of Washington State Laws Concerning Air Guns

Washington state law prohibits any person from willfully discharging an air gun in a public place, or in any place where any person might be endangered.

Washington also prohibits any person from carrying or possessing any air gun on public or private elementary or secondary school premises, school-provided transportation, or areas of facilities of a public or private school.

How old do you need to be to purchase a BB gun, airgun, air rifle or pellet gun in Washington?

In Washington you must be 21 Years Old to purchase a BB gun, airgun, air rifle or pellet gun.

Washington Laws Regarding Air Guns:

Aiming or discharging firearms, dangerous weapons.
(1) For conduct not amounting to a violation of chapter 9A.36 RCW, any person who:
(a) Aims any firearm, whether loaded or not, at or towards any human being;
(b) Willfully discharges any firearm, air gun, or other weapon, or throws any deadly missile in a public place, or in any place where any person might be endangered thereby. A public place shall not include any location at which firearms are authorized to be lawfully discharged; or
(c) Except as provided in RCW 9.41.185, sets a so-called trap, spring pistol, rifle, or other dangerous weapon,
although no injury results, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.
(2) If an injury results from a violation of subsection (1) of this section, the person violating subsection (1) of this section shall be subject to the applicable provisions of chapters 9A.32 and 9A.36 RCW.

Possessing dangerous weapons on school facilities — Penalty — Exceptions.
(1) It is unlawful for a person to carry onto, or to possess on, public or private elementary or secondary school premises, school-provided transportation, or areas of facilities while being used exclusively by public or private schools:
(a) Any firearm;
(b) Any other dangerous weapon as defined in RCW 9.41.250;
(c) Any device commonly known as “nunchuk sticks”, consisting of two or more lengths of wood, metal, plastic, or similar substance connected with wire, rope, or other means;
(d) Any device, commonly known as “throwing stars”, which are multi-pointed, metal objects designed to embed upon impact from any aspect;
(e) Any air gun, including any air pistol or air rifle, designed to propel a BB, pellet, or other projectile by the discharge of compressed air, carbon dioxide, or other gas; or
(f)(i) Any portable device manufactured to function as a weapon and which is commonly known as a stun gun, including a projectile stun gun which projects wired probes that are attached to the device that emit an electrical charge designed to administer to a person or an animal an electric shock, charge, or impulse; or (ii) Any device, object, or instrument which is used or intended to be used as a weapon with the intent to injure a person by an electric shock, charge, or impulse.
(2) Any such person violating subsection (1) of this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. If any person is convicted of a violation of subsection (1)(a) of this section, the person shall have his or her concealed pistol license, if any revoked for a period of three years. Anyone convicted under this subsection is prohibited from applying for a concealed pistol license for a period of three years. The court shall send notice of the revocation to the department of licensing, and the city, town, or county which issued the license.

Any violation of subsection (1) of this section by elementary or secondary school students constitutes grounds for expulsion from the state’s public schools in accordance with RCW 28A.600.010. An appropriate school authority shall promptly notify law enforcement and the student’s parent or guardian regarding any allegation or indication of such violation.

Upon the arrest of a person at least twelve years of age and not more than twenty-one years of age for violating subsection (1)(a) of this section, the person shall be detained or confined in a juvenile or adult facility for up to seventy-two hours. The person shall not be released within the seventy-two hours until after the person has been examined and evaluated by the designated mental health professional unless the court in its discretion releases the person sooner after a determination regarding probable cause or on probation bond or bail.

Within twenty-four hours of the arrest, the arresting law enforcement agency shall refer the person to the designated mental health professional for examination and evaluation under chapter 71.05 or 71.34 RCW and inform a parent or guardian of the person of the arrest, detention, and examination. The designated mental health professional shall examine and evaluate the person subject to the provisions of chapter 71.05 or 71.34 RCW. The examination shall occur at the facility in which the person is detained or confined. If the person has been released on probation, bond, or bail, the examination shall occur wherever is appropriate.

The designated mental health professional may determine whether to refer the person to the county-designated chemical dependency specialist for examination and evaluation in accordance with chapter 70.96A RCW. The county-designated chemical dependency specialist shall examine the person subject to the provisions of chapter 70.96A RCW. The examination shall occur at the facility in which the person is detained or confined. If the person has been released on probation, bond, or bail, the examination shall occur wherever is appropriate.

Upon completion of any examination by the designated mental health professional or the county-designated chemical dependency specialist, the results of the examination shall be sent to the court, and the court shall consider those results in making any determination about the person.
The designated mental health professional and county-designated chemical dependency specialist shall, to the extent permitted by law, notify a parent or guardian of the person that an examination and evaluation has taken place and the results of the examination. Nothing in this subsection prohibits the delivery of additional, appropriate mental health examinations to the person while the person is detained or confined.

If the designated mental health professional determines it is appropriate, the designated mental health professional may refer the person to the local regional support network for follow-up services or the department of social and health services or other community providers for other services to the family and individual.

(3) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to:
(a) Any student or employee of a private military academy when on the property of the academy;
(b) Any person engaged in military, law enforcement, or school district security activities. However, a person who is not a commissioned law enforcement officer and who provides school security services under the direction of a school administrator may not possess a device listed in subsection (1)(f) of this section unless he or she has successfully completed training in the use of such devices that is equivalent to the training received by commissioned law enforcement officers;
(c) Any person who is involved in a convention, showing, demonstration, lecture, or firearms safety course authorized by school authorities in which the firearms of collectors or instructors are handled or displayed;
(d) Any person while the person is participating in a firearms or air gun competition approved by the school or school district;
(e) Any person in possession of a pistol who has been issued a license under RCW 9.41.070, or is exempt from the licensing requirement by RCW 9.41.060, while picking up or dropping off a student;
(f) Any nonstudent at least eighteen years of age legally in possession of a firearm or dangerous weapon that is secured within an attended vehicle or concealed from view within a locked unattended vehicle while conducting legitimate business at the school;
(g) Any nonstudent at least eighteen years of age who is in lawful possession of an unloaded firearm, secured in a vehicle while conducting legitimate business at the school; or
(h) Any law enforcement officer of the federal, state, or local government agency.
(4) Subsections (1)(c) and (d) of this section do not apply to any person who possesses nunchuk sticks, throwing stars, or other dangerous weapons to be used in martial arts classes authorized to be conducted on the school premises.
(5) Subsection (1)(f)(i) of this section does not apply to any person who possesses a device listed in subsection (1)(f)(i) of this section, if the device is possessed and used solely for the purpose approved by a school for use in a school authorized event, lecture, or activity conducted on the school premises.
(6) Except as provided in subsection (3)(b), (c), (f), and (h) of this section, firearms are not permitted in a public or private school building.
(7) “GUN-FREE ZONE” signs shall be posted around school facilities giving warning of the prohibition of the possession of firearms on school grounds.

Washington Air Gun Hunting Regulations

Washington allows air gun hunting for certain species. These species include:
• Crow
• European Hare
• Gopher
• Marmot
• Nutria
• Opossum
• Porcupine
• Skunk
• Fox Squirrel
• Gray Squirrel
• Ground Squirrel

Local Jurisdictions

In addition to state laws, local jurisdictions may also have their own laws regulating air guns. Below are the laws for local jurisdictions in the state of Washington.

ANACORTES, WASHINGTON – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS

Chapter 9.36 WEAPONS Anacortes, Washington Code of Ordinances
9.36.010 Aiming or discharging weapons.
A. It is unlawful for any person, without lawful authority, to aim any gun, pistol, revolver or other firearm whether loaded or not, at or toward any human being, or to willfully discharge any firearm within the city limits, or to willfully discharge an air gun, bow and arrow, sling shot, or like weapon in any place where persons or property might be unreasonably endangered thereby, whether or not injury or damage results.
B. The unlawful aiming or discharging of weapons is a crime.
(Ord. 2017 § 4.6, 1986)

ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS

Chapter 9.48 CRIMES RELATING TO FIREARMS AND DANGEROUS WEAPONS – Arlington, Washington – Code of Ordinances
9.48.020 – Unlawful use of air guns, penalty.
(a) It is unlawful for any person to point or shoot an air gun at any person or property of another, or to aim or discharge such weapon in the direction of the person or residence of another, while within such range as to cause or inflict injury to the person or damage the property of another.
(b) As used in this section, “air gun” means and includes the following; air gun, air pistol, air rifle, BB gun and toy or other guns of any kind or nature when so designed, contrived, modified and used to propel, by compressed air or spring-loaded plunger, any pellet, dart, hard-tipped arrow, bean, pea, BB, rock or other hard substance a distance of more than twenty-five feet with sufficient force to break windows or inflict injury upon persons or animals.
(c) Any person convicted of a violation of the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, in addition to any other punishment imposed by the court, the court will direct that the weapon so used in violation of the these provisions be confiscated and disposed of in accordance with statutes or ordinances governing the disposal of confiscated or found weapons.
(Ord. 1289 §2, 2002).

CAMAS, WASHINGTON – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS

Chapter 9.28 WEAPONS Camas, Washington Code of Ordinances
9.28.030 Aiming or discharging firearms.
1. For conduct not amounting to a violation of Chapter 9A.36 Revised Code of Washington, any person who:
a) Aims any firearms, whether loaded or not, at or towards any human being;
b) Willfully discharges any firearm, air gun, or other weapon, or throws any deadly missile in a public place, or in any place where any person might be endangered thereby. A public place shall not include any location at which firearms are authorized to be lawfully discharged; or
c) Except as provided in RCW 9.41.185, sets a so-called trap, spring pistol, rifle or other dangerous weapon, although no injury results, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
(Ord. 2398 § 5, 2005: prior code § 5.48.040)

9.28.040 Pistol—Carrying prohibited.
No person shall carry a pistol in any vehicle unless it is unloaded, or carry a pistol concealed on his person, except in his place of abode or fixed place of business, without a license therefor as provided for in RCW Chapter 9.41.

CARNATION, WASHINGTON – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS

Chapter 9.16 FIREARMS AND DANGEROUS WEAPONS Carnation, Washington Code of Ordinances
9.16.020 Unlawful use of air guns, bows and arrows, and crossbows—Penalty.
A. It is unlawful for any person to knowingly:
1. Sell a crossbow to any person under the age of eighteen years. Prior to the sale of a crossbow, the seller thereof shall verify the age of the purchaser by viewing a valid driver’s license or state-issued identification card and shall retain a copy thereof for a period of one year; or
2. To point or shoot an air gun, bow and arrow or crossbow at any person or at the property of another, or to aim or shoot such weapons in the direction of the person or property of another, while within such range as to cause or inflict to the person or damage to the property of another.
B. As used in this section, the phrase “air gun” means and includes the following: air guns, air pistols, air rifles, BB guns and toys or other guns of any kind or nature when designed, contrived, modified or used to propel, by compressed air or gasses or spring-loaded plunger, any pellet, dart, dart-tipped arrow, bean, pea, BB, rock or other hard substance or projectile.
C. Any person convicted of a violation of the provisions of this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor and, in addition to any other punishment imposed by the court, the court may direct that the weapon so used in violation of the provisions hereof be confiscated.
(Ord. 614 § 1 (part), 2001)

9.16.030 Use of air guns, crossbows, bows and arrows, and similar weapons prohibited—Exceptions.
A. It is unlawful for any person to use an air gun, crossbow, bow and arrow, or other similar weapon designed or used for hunting wild animals or wild birds within the city limits, except as provided in subsection B of this section.
B. Subsection A of this section shall not affect or apply to the following:
1. The use of air guns, crossbows, or bows and arrows with due consideration for the safety of others.
a. At a city-licensed or permitted archery range, meet, or other similar facility;
b. Upon and within the private property of the user;
c. Upon and within the private property of another with the property owner’s express permission; or
d. For the humane destruction of a dangerous animal or an animal or bird suffering from serious injury or disease.
(Ord. 614 § 1 (part), 2001)

CHENEY, WASHINGTON – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS

CHAPTER 9A.07 FIREARMS Cheney, Washington Code of Ordinances
9A.07.010 Discharging weapons within the city limits.
Every person who fires or discharges any air compression rifle or pistol, or any gun, rifle, fowling piece, pistol or any other firearm within the limits of the City of Cheney, without first having obtained permission of the chief of police to do so, is guilty of a misdemeanor; provided, this section shall not apply to police and other peace officers in the lawful discharge of their duties.
(Ord. No. J-44, § 4(part), 1976)

CHEWELAH, WASHINGTON – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS

Chapter 9.08 DISCHARGE OF WEAPONS – Chewelah, Washington – Code of Ordinances
9.08.010 – Discharge of weapons unlawful.
It is unlawful for any person within the city limits of Chewelah to discharge a firearm and/or otherwise shoot or cast a projectile by means of a blowgun, air or CO 2 gun, rifle, pistol, slingshot, or bow and arrow capable of projecting any shot, ball, bullet, stone, gravel, arrow or any other substance or missile which may or could cause injury if striking a human being or animal. A written waiver allowing for an organization to use air or CO 2 guns or slingshots for educational or recreational purposes may be granted by the city council on a case by case basis.
(Ord. 473 § 1, 1984)
(Ord. No. 840, § 2, 3-7-2012)

COLLEGE PLACE, WASHINGTON – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS

Chapter 12.20 CITY PARKS College Place, Washington Code of Ordinances
12.20.060 Firearms and other dangerous weapons prohibited.
It is unlawful to carry, while in any city park, any firearm, pistol, rifle, shotgun, bow and arrow, cross bow, sling shot, air rifle, BB gun or any other weapon or device capable of hurling or propelling a projectile.
(Ord. 684 § 6, 1992)

COUPEVILLE, WASHINGTON – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS

Chapter 9.08 HUNTING AND SHOOTING – Coupeville, Washington – Code of Ordinances
9.08.020 – Shooting prohibited.
It is unlawful for any person to aim, fire or discharge any slingshot, arrow, air gun, air rifle, gun, pistol, revolver, tear gas gun or spray, mace gun or spray, any other firearm, or any other weapon likely to cause bodily harm within the limits of the Town, or outside the Town limits in such a manner that bullets, pellets, missiles, or other projectiles released by such actions could land within the Town limits. This section shall not apply to peace officers in the lawful performance of their duties, or to the lawful discharge of a weapon as outlined in RCW 9A.16.
(Ord. 530 § 3, 1996)

9.08.030 – Violation—Penalty.
Any person violating the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment of up to ninety (90) days, or by both fine and imprisonment.
(Ord. 530 § 4, 1996)

DARRINGTON, WASHINGTON – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS

Article XII. Firearms, Explosives, and Fireworks – Darrington, Washington – Code of Ordinances
9.04.725 – Aiming and discharging firearms and air guns prohibited.
A. Any person who aims any firearm, whether loaded or not, air gun, deadly missile or other weapon at or towards any other person with the town, or who willfully discharges a firearm, air gun, or other weapon, or throws or launches any deadly missile or other weapon, in any public place or in any place where there is a reasonable likelihood that humans, domestic animals, or property will be jeopardized within the town is guilty of a misdemeanor.
B. The provisions of this section do not apply to:
1. A person engaged in military activities sponsored by the federal or state governments;
2. Law enforcement personnel;
3. Security personnel while engaged in official duties; or
4. A person utilizing a properly licensed institutional, membership and/or commercial shooting range.
C. “Air gun” means: air gun, air pistol, air rifle, BB gun, and toy and other guns designed or modified and used to propel by compressed air or spring loaded plunger, any pellet, dart, hard-tipped arrow, bean, pea, BB, rock, or other hard substance a distance of more than twenty-five feet with sufficient force to break a window or inflict injury upon persons or animals.
(Ord. No. 573, § 1, 9-11-2002)

DAYTON, WASHINGTON – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS

No local Air-gun ordinances listed, refer to Washington State laws pertaining to Air-Guns (see above State Law references).

DUVALL, WASHINGTON – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS

No local Air-gun ordinances listed, refer to Washington State laws pertaining to Air-Guns (see above State Law references).

FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS

ORDINANCE NO. 4-63
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS OR GAS-OPERATED PELLET GUNS WITHIN CERTAIN PORTIONS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF PASCO AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMISSIONERS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. That from and after the effective date of this ordinance it shall be unlawful to discharge any firearm or gee operated pellet gun except in the otherwise lawful defense of the person, within the following described portion of Franklin County, to-wit:
Commencing at the intersection of the west city limits of the City of Pasco with the Columbia River, thence westerly along said Columbia River to the point where the Franklin County Irrigation District #3. pipeline empties into said river, thence northeasterly along said pipeline to the Franklin County Irrigation District #1 canal, thence in a general westerly direction along the north line of said canal to its end, thence on a line due easterly from the end of said canal to the west boundary of the Pasco city limits, thence in a general southerly direction along said boundary to the point of beginning.

Section 2. This Ordinance is deemed reasonably necessary to protect the health and safety of the occupants of the area described above; and will take effect immediately upon its passage and publication.

Section 3. Any person found guilty of violating the terms or provisions of this Ordinance may be punished by fine of not more than One Hundred ($100.00) dollars or imprisonment in the county jail for not more than thirty (30) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
PASSED by the Board of Franklin County, Commissioners this 3rd day of November, 1963.
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ORDINANCE 3-64
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4-63 AND PROHIBITING HUNTING AND THE DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS OR GAS-OPERATED PELLET GUNS WITHIN CERTAIN PORTIONS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY CONTIGUOUS TO AND WEST OF THE CITY OF PASCO AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMISSIONERS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON THAT ORDINANCE NO. 4-63 BE AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. That from and after the effective date of this ordinance it shall be unlawful to hunt birds and game involving the use of firearms or gas-operated pellet guns, or to discharge any firearm or gas-operated pellet gun except in the otherwise lawful defense of person or property, within that portion of Franklin County bounded as follows:
Commencing at the intersection of the west city limits of the City of Pasco with the north line of Argent -Road, thence west on said north line of Argent Road to the west line of Road 144, thence north on said west line of Road 144 to its intersection with the north line of the Franklin County Irrigation District #1 canal, thence westerly along the north line of said canal to its intersection with the west line of Road 68, thence south along the west line of Road 68 to its intersection with the north line of Argent Road, thence west on the north line of Argent Road to the west line of Road 81, thence south on the west line of Road 814 to the north line of Court Street, thence westerly on the north line of Court Street to its intersection with the Franklin County Irrigation District #1 pipeline, thence southerly along said pipeline to the Franklin County Irrigation District #1 pumping plant and the Columbia River, thence on a line due south from said pumping plant to a point of intersection with the south boundary of Franklin County lying within the channel of the Columbia River, thence downstream along said south boundary of Franklin County to its intersection with the west city limits of the city of Pasco, thence in a generally northerly direction along said west city limits to the point of beginning.

Section 2. This ordinance is deemed reasonably necessary to protect the health and safety of the occupants of the area described above; and will take effect immediately upon its passage and publication.

Section 1. That from and after the effective date of this ordinance it shall be unlawful to hunt birds and game involving the use of firearms or gas-operated pellet guns, or to discharge any firearm or gas-operated pellet gun except in the otherwise lawful defense of person or property, within that portion of Franklin County bounded as follows:
Commencing at the intersection of the west city limits of the City of Pasco with the north line of Argent -Road, thence west on said north line of Argent Road to the west line of Road 144, thence north on said west line of Road 144 to its intersection with the north line of the Franklin County Irrigation District #1 canal, thence westerly along the north line of said canal to its intersection with the west line of Road 68, thence south along the west line of Road 68 to its intersection with the north line of Argent Road, thence west on the north line of Argent Road to the west line of Road 81, thence south on the west line of Road 814 to the north line of Court Street, thence westerly on the north line of Court Street to its intersection with the Franklin County Irrigation District #1 pipeline, thence southerly along said pipeline to the Franklin County Irrigation District #1 pumping plant and the Columbia River, thence on a line due south from said pumping plant to a point of intersection with the south boundary of Franklin County lying within the channel of the Columbia River, thence downstream along said south boundary of Franklin County to its intersection with the west city limits of the city of Pasco, thence in a generally northerly direction along said west city limits to the point of beginning.

Section 2. This ordinance is deemed reasonably necessary to protect the health and safety of the occupants of the area described above; and will take effect immediately upon its passage and publication.

Section 3. Any person found guilty of violating the terms or provisions of this ordinance may be punished by fine of not more than One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars or imprisonment in the county jail for not more than thirty (30) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
PASSED by the Board of Franklin County, Commissioners this 3rd day of March, 1964.

ORDINANCE NO. 7-71
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4-63 and 3-64, AND PROHIBITING HUNTING AND THE DISCHARGE OF GAS-OPERATED PELLET GUNS WITHIN CERTAIN PORTIONS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY CONTIGUOUS TO THE WEST OF THE CITY OF PASCO AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMISSIONERS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON THAT ORDINANCE NO. 3-64 BE AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. That from and after the affective date of this ordinance it shall be unlawful to hunt birds and game involving the use of firearms or gas-operated pellet guns, or to discharge any firearms or gas-operated pellet gun except in the otherwise lawful defense of person or property, within that portion of Franklin County bounded as follows:
Commencing at the intersection of the west city limits of the City of Pasco to its intersection with the north line of the Franklin County Irrigation District No. 1 canal, then westerly along the north line of said canal to the Franklin County Irrigation District (Rd. 111) No. 1 pumping plant and the Columbia River, thence on a line due south from said pumping plant to a point of intersection with the south boundary of Franklin County lying within the channels of the Columbia River, thence downstream along said south boundary of Franklin County to its intersection with the west city limits of the City of Pasco, thence in a generally northerly direction along said west city limits to the point of beginning.

Section 3. Any person found guilty of violating the terms or provisions of this ordinance may be punished by fine of not more than One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars or imprisonment in the county jail for not more than thirty (30) days, or by both fine and imprisonment.
PASSED by the Board of Franklin County Commissioners this 8th day of November, 1971.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ORDINANCE LIST AND DISPOSITION TABLE Franklin County, Washington Code of Ordinances
3-64 Amends Ord. 4-63, discharge of firearms or gas-operated pellet guns (Not codified)

GOLD BAR, WASHINGTON – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS

No local Air-gun ordinances listed, refer to Washington State laws pertaining to Air-Guns (see above State Law references).

GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS

No local Air-gun ordinances listed, refer to Washington State laws pertaining to Air-Guns (see above State Law references).

KLICKITAT COUNTY, WASHINGTON – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS

Chapter 1.28 COUNTY PARKS Klickitat County, Washington Code of Ordinances
28.010 Rules.
The following rules remain the same as previously adopted for all other county park facilities:

I. Discharge of Firearms and Other Weapons is Prohibited. No person shall display, discharge or propel across, in, or into any park area a firearm, a bow and arrow, spear, spear gun, harpoon, or air or gas weapon, or any device capable of injuring or killing any person or animal, or damaging or destroying any public or private property.

MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS

Chapter 9.44 COUNTY PARKS AND FAIRGROUNDS* Mason County, Washington Code of Ordinances
090 Firearms and/or other weapons.
No person shall possess a firearm with a cartridge in any portion of the mechanism within any county park area or the fairgrounds, nor shall any person discharge or propel across, in or into any county park area or the fairgrounds, a firearm, bow and arrow, spear, spear gun, harpoon or air or gas weapon, or any device capable of injuring or killing any person or animal, or damaging or destroying any public or private property, except where the county for good cause has authorized a special recreational activity upon finding that it is not inconsistent with county parks or fairgrounds use.
(Ord. 91-06 Att. B (part), 2006).

MILLWOOD, WASHINGTON – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS

Chapter 9.32 OFFENSES BY OR AGAINST MINORS – Millwood, Washington – Code of Ordinances
9.32.040 – Possession of spring guns, air guns or slingshots.
A. It is unlawful for anyone other than a parent or guardian or a person having their permission, to sell, give, furnish or cause to be furnished, or permit to be sold, given or furnished to a minor or knowingly to permit him to use or have in his possession any spring gun, air gun or any ammunition for any such gun, or any sling or slingshot.
B. Penalty — Class B offense.
(Ord. 73 § 72.24.160, 1972)

NAPAVINE, WASHINGTON – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS

Chapter 12.16 PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS AND PUBLIC WAYS Napavine, Washington Code of Ordinances
12.16.080 Firearms restricted.
No person shall possess, use or discharge any firearm, air gun, BB gun, slingshot or any bow and arrow in a public park, or use or discharge any such weapon in a public place, unless otherwise authorized as a part of an organized recreation program of the park and recreation department of the city, or other public agency.
(Ord. 136 § 15(8), 1983)

OAKVILLE, WASHINGTON – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS

Chapter 9.34 FIREARMS, DANGEROUS WEAPONS, EXPLOSIVES, AND HAZARDOUS WASTE – Oakville, Washington – Code of Ordinances
9.34.010 – Weapons apparently capable of producing bodily harm—Carrying, exhibiting, displaying or drawing unlawful—Exceptions.

A. It is unlawful for anyone to carry, exhibit, display or draw any pistol, rifle, dagger, sword, knife or other cutting or stabbing instrument, club or any other weapon apparently capable of producing bodily harm, in a manner, under circumstances, and at a time and place that either manifests an intent to intimidate another or that warrants alarm for the safety of other persons. It is also unlawful, except as provided herein, for any person to possess, or have within an area of dominion and control, throwing stars and chako sticks. For the purposes of this section, pistol and rifle shall include but are not limited to pellet guns, B-B guns, air-propelled guns and similar devices. For the purpose of this section, chako sticks are defined as an instrument consisting of two or more sticks, clubs, bars or rods to be used as handles, connected by rope, cord, wire or chain in the design of a weapon used in connection with the practice of a system of self-defense, such as karate. In addition, for the purpose of this section, throwing stars are defined as an instrument consisting of a metal plate having three or more radiating points with one or more sharp edges and designed in the shape of a polygon, trefoil, cross, star, diamond, or other geometric shape for use as a weapon.

B. Any person violating the provisions of subsection A shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

C. Subsection A shall not apply to or affect the following:
1. Any act committed by a person while in his or her place of abode or fixed place of business in self-defense of such abode or business;
2. Any person who by virtue of his or her office or public employment is vested by law with a duty to preserve public safety, maintain public order, or to make arrests for offenses while in the performance of such duty;
3. Any person acting for the purpose of protecting himself or herself against the use or presently threatened unlawful force by another, or for the purpose of protecting another against the use of such unlawful force by the third person;
4. Any person making or assisting in making a lawful arrest for the commission of a felony;
5. Any person engaged in military activities sponsored by the federal or state governments; or
6. Provision relating to chako sticks or throwing stars shall not apply to or affect regularly enrolled members of clubs and associations organized for the practice, instruction or demonstration of self-defense arts involving chako sticks or throwing stars while such members are at, or are going to and from their place of residence, a practice session, an instruction session, a demonstration, or place of repair, or while such members are going from the place of purchase, providing that the chako sticks or throwing stars are in a carrying case in the possession of the owner.

D. The provisions of this section shall be subject to the provisions of RCW 9.41.270, incorporated later in this chapter, to the extent that they may be inconsistent.
(Ord. 510 § 1(part), 1999).

PIERCE TRANSIT, WASHINGTON – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS

No local Air-gun ordinances listed, refer to Washington State laws pertaining to Air-Guns (see above State Law references).

PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS

CHAPTER 9.42 WEAPONS Port Angeles, Washington Code of Ordinances
9.42.010 Discharging firearms.
It shall be unlawful for any person to fire or discharge any gun, pistol or firearm of any type within the City of Port Angeles; provided that this section shall not apply to peace officers engaged in the lawful performance of their duties, or persons discharging starting guns at athletic events, or to persons target shooting at a duly licensed shooting gallery in a carnival, circus, fair, parade, or unless otherwise allowed by ordinances of City or State or specifically authorized in writing by the Chief of Police. Discharging firearms shall be a Class II misdemeanor.
(Ord. 2447 § 1, 6/16/1987)

9.42.020 Air guns.
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to use or discharge air guns, “BB” guns, slingshots or any other device capable of shooting or hurling pellets, slugs, “BB” shot, buckshot or any other missile or pellet over, along, or across any public street, alley, property, or private property of another without the consent of the owner or person in control thereof, within the City.
B. Any air gun, “BB” gun or other device used in violation of this section may be confiscated by the Port Angeles Police Department and forfeited to the City. Discharging air guns shall be a Class II misdemeanor.
(Ord. 2447 § 1, 6/16/1987)

RIDGEFIELD, WASHINGTON – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS

Chapter 9.07 OFFENSES AGAINST GOVERNMENTAL ORDER Ridgefield, Washington Code of Ordinances
9.07.150 Weapons—Discharging firearms.
It is unlawful for any person willfully and without lawful authority to fire, set off, or discharge any bomb, gun, pistol, or firearm of any kind and/or otherwise shoot or cast a projectile by means of any blowgun, air gun, rifle, pistol, slingshot, bow, or any other device capable of causing physical injury or property damage in the city, except that this subsection shall not apply:

A. To police officers while in the discharge of their lawful duties or for persons exercising the right specified in RCW 9A.16.020;

B. To persons continuing with best farm management practices currently in existence, including, but not limited to, the slaughtering or humane destruction of livestock or wildlife, or the hazing of wildlife or wildfowl in conformance with the requirements of the Washington State Fish and Game Department or its successors, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the United States Wildlife Service.

C. Violation of this section is a misdemeanor.
(Ord. 761 § 1, 2000: Ord. 495 § 1 (part), 1987).
(Ord. No. 1029, § 1, 4-9-2009)

ROYAL CITY, WASHINGTON – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS

No local Air-gun ordinances listed, refer to Washington State laws pertaining to Air-Guns (see above State Law references).

RUSTON, WASHINGTON – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS

Chapter 9.11 AIR GUNS, SLING SHOTS, WHIPS, TASERS AND SIMILAR DEVICES Ruston, Washington Code of Ordinances
9.11.010 Use of certain weapons prohibited.
It is unlawful for any person to carry, shoot, discharge, or use within the Town of Ruston any air gun, air rifle, slingshot, long bow, compound bow, crossbow, or any whip capable of inflicting serious injury to a human being, or any knife in a manner, under circumstances, and at a time and place which either manifests an intent to intimidate another or which warrants alarm for the safety of other persons.
(Ord. 507 § 1, Oct. 3rd, 1960; Ord. 947 § 1, April 17th, 1995).

TITLE 9 PUBLIC PEACE AND SAFETY Ruston, Washington Code of Ordinances
9.11.010 Use of certain weapons prohibited.
It is unlawful for any person to carry, shoot, discharge, or use within the Town of Ruston any air gun, air rifle, slingshot, long bow, compound bow, crossbow, or any whip capable of inflicting serious injury to a human being, or any knife in a manner, under circumstances, and at a time and place which either manifests an intent to intimidate another or which warrants alarm for the safety of other persons.
(Ord. 507 § 1, Oct. 3rd, 1960; Ord. 947 § 1, April 17th, 1995).

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS

Chapter 12A.14 WEAPONS CONTROL Seattle, Washington Municipal Code
12A.14.010 Definitions.
The following definitions apply in this chapter:
A. “Air gun” means any air pistol or air rifle designed to propel a BB, pellet or other projectile by the discharge of compressed air, carbon dioxide or other gas.

12A.14.083 Weapons in public places.
A. It is unlawful to knowingly carry or shoot any spring gun, air gun, sling or slingshot in, upon or onto any public place.
B. For purposes of this section, “public place” means an area generally open to the public, regardless of whether it is privately owned, and includes, but is not limited to, streets, sidewalks, bridges, alleys, plazas, parks, parking lots, transit stations, transit vehicles and buildings.
(Ord. 123191, § 9, 2009; Ord. 119010 § 10, 1998: Ord. 117569 § 123, 1995: Ord. 90047 § 42, 1961.)

SELAH, WASHINGTON – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS

Chapter 6.12 DISCHARGING AIR GUNS OR FIREARMS Selah, Washington Code of Ordinances
6.12.010 Prohibited.
It shall be unlawful to discharge a firearm or an air gun in the city of Selah.
(Ord. 974 § 1 (part), 1990.)

6.12.020 Definition of air gun.
An air gun, including any air pistol or air rifle, designed to propel a BB pellet or other projectile by the discharge of compressed air, carbon dioxide or other gas.
(Ord. 974 § 1 (part), 1990.)

6.12.030 Exceptions.
Section 6.12.010 shall not include prohibitions against self-defense as defined by Washington state law, the exercise of authority by law enforcement personnel, sanctioned educational or firearm courses or armed forces memorial salutes.
(Ord. 1725 § 1, 2008: Ord. 974 § 1 (part), 1990.)

6.12.040 Violation.
Violation of this chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor.
(Ord. 974 § 1 (part), 1990.)

Title 6 PUBLIC PEACE, SAFETY AND MORALS Selah, Washington Code of Ordinances
6.12.010 Prohibited.
It shall be unlawful to discharge a firearm or an air gun in the city of Selah.
(Ord. 974 § 1 (part), 1990.)

6.12.040 Violation.
Violation of this chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor.
(Ord. 974 § 1 (part), 1990.)
1725 Amends § 6.12.030, discharging air guns or firearms (6.12)

SKAMANIA, WASHINGTON – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS

Article I. Prohibited Activities. – Skamania County, Washington – Code of Ordinances
12.04.060 – Discharge of weapons prohibited—Exception.
It is unlawful in any park to use or discharge any firearms, air gun, BB gun or sling shot, or to use any bow and arrow except in connection with an organized program authorized by the park and recreation board of their assignee.
(Ord. 1974-01 § 5)

SPOKANE, WASHINGTON – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS

Chapter 6.06 NO SHOOTING AREA Spokane County, Washington Code of Ordinances
6.06.010 Definitions.

“Bow and arrow” means an instrument consisting of a curved, flexible strip of material strung taut from end to end (bow) used to launch a straight, thin shaft with a pointed head (arrow).
“Gun” means any shotgun, fowling piece, rifle, BB gun, air compression rifle, pellet gun, revolver, pistol, or other firearm which projects any bullet, shot, slug, pellet, BB, or any other missile or projectile of any nature.

“Restricted shooting” means a designation within a no shooting area or no shooting and no bow and arrow area wherein it is lawful to discharge a shotgun during hunting season as established by the appropriate Washington state agency.
(Res. 04-0831 (part), 2004; Res. 57-457 (part), 1957)

6.06.030 Prohibited acts.
(a) It is unlawful for any person to discharge a gun in any of the no shooting areas described in this chapter. Provided, however, it is not unlawful to discharge a shotgun in any no shooting area which has also been designated a restricted shooting area during hunting season as established by the appropriate Washington state agency.
(b) It is unlawful for any person to shoot a bow and arrow in any of the no bow and arrow areas described in this chapter.
(c) It is unlawful for any person to discharge a gun except as provided for in subsection (a) of this section or shoot a bow and arrow in any of the no shooting and no bow and arrow areas described in this chapter.
(Res. 04-0831 (part), 2004; Res. 57-457 (part), 1957)

6.06.035 Exemptions.
(a) The following shall be exempt from the provisions of Section 6.06.030(a):
(1) Discharging a gun in the lawful protection of persons or property;
(2) Maintaining and operating rifle and pistol ranges so long as they are consistent and in compliance with applicable land use regulations, if a permit is obtained from the Spokane County sheriff;
(3) Small arms target practice by individuals, if a permit is obtained from the Spokane County sheriff;
(4) Discharge of guns to eliminate pests, if a permit is obtained from the Spokane County sheriff; and
(5) Discharge of guns equipped with blank cartridges, if a permit is obtained from the Spokane County sheriff.
(b) The following shall be exempt from the provisions of Section 6.06.030(b):
(1) Shooting a bow and arrow in the lawful protection of persons or property;
(2) Holding of special trap shoots, turkey shoots and similar shooting contests by duly organized clubs, organizations and associations, if a permit is obtained from the Spokane County sheriff; and
(3) Target practice by individuals on their own property, if a permit is obtained from the Spokane County sheriff.
(c) All the activities described in subsections (a) and (b) of this section shall be exempt from the provisions of Section 6.06.030(c).
(Res. 04-0831 (part), 2004)

STEVENSON, WASHINGTON – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS

Chapter 9:9.41 FIREARMS AND DANGEROUS WEAPONS Stevenson, Washington Code of Ordinances
9:9.41.300 Firearms prohibited in certain places-Local laws and ordinances-Exceptions-Penalty.
(Adopting by reference RCW 9.41.300).
2. Any person other than a peace officer aiming any gun, pistol, revolver or other firearm, whether loaded or not, operational or not operational, at or towards any other person or who willfully discharges any firearm, air gun or other weapon, or sets into motion a deadly missile, or detonates an explosive within the corporate limits of the city is guilty of a misdemeanor.
B. Air guns.
1. As used in this chapter, “air gun” means a gun of any kind or nature when so designed, contrived, modified and used to propel, by compressed air or spring—loaded BB, rock or other hard substance a distance of more than twenty-five feet with sufficient force to break windows or inflict injury upon persons or animals.
2. Except as provided in this section, it is unlawful:
a. For any person under sixteen years of age to carry or shoot any air gun within the city when not in the presence of his parent or other adult in loco parentis and under the direction and control of such adult;
b. For any person to point or shoot an air gun at any person or property of another, or to aim or discharge such weapon in the direction of the person or residence of another while within such range as to cause or inflict injury to the person or damage the property of another;
c. For any parent or person in loco parentis to allow, give or permit the possession of any air gun falling within the definition contained in this section to any child under the age of sixteen years, except under the provision of subsection (B)(2)(a) of this section;
d. For any merchant to sell or rent any air guns to minors under sixteen years of age, except when the minor is in the presence of his parent or other adult in charge of the child.
3. The provisions of subsections (B)(2)(a) and (B)(2)(c) of this section shall not apply:
a. When the minor is possessing or using such weapons on a gun range operated or conducted by any school, educational institution or other regulated group pursuant to rules and regulations provided by the county sheriff or city ordinance and licensed by the city; or
b. When the minor is carrying the weapon unloaded or otherwise properly dismantled, to and from the licensed or authorized course; or
c. When the minor has obtained a certificate of proficiency from the county sheriff under the rules and regulations promulgated by the county sheriff to ensure the safe handling of the toys or weapons by the minor, or when confined to an area within the property of the parents of the minor which complies with the regulations relating to private practice or target ranges as promulgated by the county sheriff.
4. Any person convicted of a violation of the provisions of this section shall be punished by a fine in a sum not exceeding one hundred dollars.
(Ord. 951 §2(part), 1998).

TENINO, WASHINGTON – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS

CHAPTER 10.24. DISORDERLY CONDUCT – Tenino, Washington – Code of Ordinances
10.24.020. – Term defined.
(a) A person is guilty of disorderly conduct if, without lawful authority, he knowingly:
E. Fires off or discharges any firearm, air gun or CO2 gun of any kind, or any bomb, not amounting to reckless endangerment as defined in the Revised Code of Washington;

THURSTON COUNTY, WASHINGTON – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS

No local Air-gun ordinances listed, refer to Washington State laws pertaining to Air-Guns (see above State Law references).

TIETON, WASHINGTON – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS

Chapter 8.24 NUISANCES – Tieton, Washington – Code of Ordinances
8.24.020 – Types of nuisances.
Each of the following conditions, unless otherwise permitted by law, is declared to constitute a public nuisance, and whenever the enforcement officer determines that any of these conditions exist upon any premises the officer may require or provide for the abatement thereof pursuant to this chapter:
33. The firing of any gun, pistol, firearm of any kind, pellet gun or BB gun within the city limits except by police officers in the lawful discharge of their duty;

UNION GAP, WASHINGTON – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS

No local Air-gun ordinances listed, refer to Washington State laws pertaining to Air-Guns (see above State Law references).

Union Town, WASHINGTON – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS

Chapter 9.10 FIREARMS AND DANGEROUS WEAPONS – Uniontown, Washington – Code of Ordinances
9.10.010 – Unlawful use of air guns, bows and arrows, slingshots and crossbows.
A. It is unlawful for any person to point or shoot an air gun, bow and arrow, slingshot or crossbow at any person or at the property of another, whether or not damage or injury result.
B. As used in this section, the words “air gun” mean and include the following: air gun, air pistol, air rifle, BB gun and toy or other guns of any kind or nature that are capable of propelling any pellet, dart, hard-tipped arrow, bean, pea, BB, rock or other hard substance.
(Ord. 328 §2(part), 1995)

WALLA WALLA, WASHINGTON – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS

No local Air-gun ordinances listed, refer to Washington State laws pertaining to Air-Guns (see above State Law references).

WHITE SALMON, WASHINGTON – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS

No local Air-gun ordinances listed, refer to Washington State laws pertaining to Air-Guns (see above State Law references).

WHITMAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS

No local Air-gun ordinances listed, refer to Washington State laws pertaining to Air-Guns (see above State Law references).

WOODLAND, WASHINGTON – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS

No local Air-gun ordinances listed, refer to Washington State laws pertaining to Air-Guns (see above State Law references).

Disclaimer

These rules and regulations were compiled to the best of my ability. The information on this article should not constitute as legal advice. Always check with your local jurisdiction for the final ruling.