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Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.56.310 (2026)

Possessing a stolen firearm

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(1) A person is guilty of possessing a stolen firearm if he or she possesses, carries, delivers, sells, or is in control of a stolen firearm.
(2) This section applies regardless of the stolen firearm's value.
(3) Each stolen firearm possessed under this section is a separate offense.
(4) The definition of "possessing stolen property" and the defense allowed against the prosecution for possessing stolen property under RCW 9A.56.140 shall apply to the crime of possessing a stolen firearm.
(5) As used in this section, "firearm" means any firearm as defined in RCW 9.41.010.
(6) Possessing a stolen firearm is a class B felony.
[ 1995 c 129 s 13 (Initiative Measure No. 159).]

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Findings and intent—Short title—Severability—Captions not law—1995 c 129: See notes following RCW 9.94A.510.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 23 cases (6 in the last 5 years), 1999–2026 · leading case: State v. McReynolds, 71 P.3d 663 (Wash. Ct. App. 2003).
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State v. McReynolds, 71 P.3d 663 (Wash. Ct. App. 2003). · cites it 5× “Randy McReynolds here challenges his convictions under RCW 9A.56.310, a provision of Initiative 159 (the Hard Time for Armed Crime Act, hereafter the Act) which the Legislature enacted in 1995.”
State v. McReynolds, 117 Wash. App. 309 (Wash. Ct. App. 2003). · cites it 5× “Randy McReynolds here challenges his convictions under RCW 9A.56.310, a provision of Initiative 159 (the Hard Time for Armed Crime Act, hereafter the Act) which the legislature enacted in 1995.”
State v. McPhee, 156 Wash. App. 44 (Wash. Ct. App. 2010). · cites it 5× “1 Count II alleged that McPhee knowingly possessed a stolen Weatherby rifle on or about January 31, 2007, in violation of RCW 9A.56.310. 2 Count III alleged that McPhee knowingly possessed a stolen Benelli shotgun between January 28 and February 2, 2007, in violation of RCW 9A.”
State v. Haddock, 3 P.3d 733 (Wash. 2000). · cites it 2× “To convict for the crime of either possession of a stolen firearm, RCW 9A.56.310, or possessing stolen property, RCW 9A.”
State v. Davis, 340 P.3d 820 (Wash. 2014). “Davis and Nelson argue the evidence presented at trial showed, at most, their proximity to and momentary handling of the stolen gun and so the evidence is insufficient to support the essential element of possession for their convictions for possessing a *227 stolen firearm, RCW…”
State v. McPhee, 230 P.3d 284 (Wash. Ct. App. 2010). · cites it 6× “[1] Count II alleged that McPhee knowingly possessed a stolen Weatherby rifle on or about January 31, 2007, in violation of RCW 9A.56.310. [2] Count III alleged that McPhee knowingly possessed a stolen Benelli shotgun between January 28 and February 2, 2007, in violation of RCW…”
State v. Davis, 315 P.3d 1105 (Wash. Ct. App. 2013). · cites it 2× “” RCW 9A.56.310(1). The statute defines “possessing stolen property” as knowingly to receive, retain, possess, conceal, or dispose of stolen property knowing that it has been stolen and to withhold or appropriate the same to the use of any person other than the true owner or…”
State v. Khlee, 22 P.3d 1264 (Wash. Ct. App. 2001). · cites it 2× “380 caliber pistol, a stolen firearm; contrary to RCW 9A.56.310 and against the peace and dignity of the State of Washington.”
State v. Satterthwaite, 344 P.3d 738 (Wash. Ct. App. 2015). “140(1) and RCW 9A.56.310(4) to note that chapter 9A.”
State v. Khlee, 22 P.3d 1264 (Wash. Ct. App. 2001). · cites it 2× “The State charged Khlee as follows: "The defendant, in the County of Cowlitz, State of Washington, on or about October 29, 1998, did knowingly possess a.”
State v. Haddock, 3 P.3d 733 (Wash. 2000). · cites it 3× “To convict for the crime of either possession of a stolen firearm, RCW 9A.56.310, or possessing stolen property, RCW 9A.”
State v. Smith, 990 P.2d 468 (Wash. Ct. App. 1999). “Therefore, it will be filed for public record in accordance with the rules governing unpublished opinions. Kennedy, C.J., and Baker, J.”
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— Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.56.310(1) — 8 cases
State v. McPhee, 156 Wash. App. 44 (Wash. Ct. App. 2010). “1 Count II alleged that McPhee knowingly possessed a stolen Weatherby rifle on or about January 31, 2007, in violation of RCW 9A.56.310. 2 Count III alleged that McPhee knowingly possessed a stolen Benelli shotgun between January 28 and February 2, 2007, in violation of RCW 9A.”
State v. Davis, 315 P.3d 1105 (Wash. Ct. App. 2013). “” RCW 9A.56.310(1). The statute defines “possessing stolen property” as knowingly to receive, retain, possess, conceal, or dispose of stolen property knowing that it has been stolen and to withhold or appropriate the same to the use of any person other than the true owner or…”
State v. McPhee, 230 P.3d 284 (Wash. Ct. App. 2010). “[1] Count II alleged that McPhee knowingly possessed a stolen Weatherby rifle on or about January 31, 2007, in violation of RCW 9A.56.310. [2] Count III alleged that McPhee knowingly possessed a stolen Benelli shotgun between January 28 and February 2, 2007, in violation of RCW…”
State Of Washington, V. Eric J. Newman (Wash. Ct. App. 2021).
State of Washington v. Vera Marie Hamilton (Wash. Ct. App. 2021).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.56.310(4) — 7 cases
State v. Haddock, 3 P.3d 733 (Wash. 2000). “To convict for the crime of either possession of a stolen firearm, RCW 9A.56.310, or possessing stolen property, RCW 9A.”
State v. Satterthwaite, 344 P.3d 738 (Wash. Ct. App. 2015). “140(1) and RCW 9A.56.310(4) to note that chapter 9A.”
State v. Davis, 315 P.3d 1105 (Wash. Ct. App. 2013). “” RCW 9A.56.310(1). The statute defines “possessing stolen property” as knowingly to receive, retain, possess, conceal, or dispose of stolen property knowing that it has been stolen and to withhold or appropriate the same to the use of any person other than the true owner or…”
State v. Khlee, 22 P.3d 1264 (Wash. Ct. App. 2001). “380 caliber pistol, a stolen firearm; contrary to RCW 9A.56.310 and against the peace and dignity of the State of Washington.”
State v. Khlee, 22 P.3d 1264 (Wash. Ct. App. 2001). “The State charged Khlee as follows: "The defendant, in the County of Cowlitz, State of Washington, on or about October 29, 1998, did knowingly possess a.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.56.310(6) — 1 case
State Of Washington v. Scott E. Collins (Wash. Ct. App. 2014).
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