RCW 9A.56.300Theft of a firearm.(1) A person is guilty of theft of a firearm if he or she commits a theft of any firearm.(2) This section applies regardless of the value of the firearm taken in the theft.(3) Each firearm taken in the theft under this section is a separate offense.(4) The definition of 'theft' and the defense allowed against the prosecution for theft under RCW 9A.56.020 shall apply to the crime of theft of a firearm.(5) As used in this section, 'firearm' means any firearm as defined in RCW 9.41.010.(6) Theft of a firearm is a class B felony.[ 1995 c 129 s 10 (Initiative Measure No. 159); 1994 sp.s. c 7 s 432.]NOTES:Findings and intent—Short title—Severability—Captions not law—1995 c 129: See notes following RCW 9.94A.510.Finding—Intent—Severability—1994 sp.s. c 7: See notes following RCW 43.70.540.Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 7 ss 401-410, 413-416, 418-437, and 439-460: See note following RCW 9.41.010.
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