Regulaciones sobre la posesión de pistolas para jóvenes adultos

Explicación Simple

Si tienes entre 18 y 21 años, puedes tener una pistola, pero solo en ciertos lugares como tu casa o tu trabajo. No puedes llevarla en público sin una razón válida.

Es como si tuvieras un coche nuevo, pero solo puedes manejarlo en el garaje o en la entrada de tu casa. No puedes salir a la calle sin permiso.

Ejemplo Práctico

Juan acaba de cumplir 18 años y quiere comprar una pistola. Según la ley, solo puede tenerla en su casa o en su trabajo en la tienda de seguridad donde labora. No puede llevarla a la escuela o a una fiesta.

Penalidades

Poseer una pistola en lugares no permitidos puede llevar a cargos de delito menor.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

RCW 9.41.240 - Possession of pistol by person from eighteen to twenty-one Unless an exception under RCW 9.41.042, 9.41.050, or 9.41.060 applies, a person at least eighteen years of age, but less than twenty-one years of age, may possess a pistol only:(1) In the person's place of abode;(2) At the person's fixed place of business; or(3) On real property under his or her control. RCW 9.41.250 - Dangerous weapons -- Penalty -- Exemption for law enforcement officers (1) Every person who:(a) Manufactures, sells, or disposes of or possesses any instrument or weapon of the kind usually known as slung shot, sand club, or metal knuckles, or spring blade knife, or any knife the blade of which is automatically released by a spring mechanism or other mechanical device, or any knife having a blade which opens, or falls, or is ejected into position by the force of gravity, or by an outward, downward, or centrifugal thrust or movement;(b) Furtively carries with intent to conceal any dagger, dirk, pistol, or other dangerous weapon; or(c) Uses any contrivance or device for suppressing the noise of any firearm,is guilty of a gross misdemeanor punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.(2) Subsection (1)(a) of this section does not apply to:(a) The possession of a spring blade knife by a law enforcement officer while the officer:(i) Is on official duty; or(ii) Is transporting the knife to or from the place where the knife is stored when the officer is not on official duty; or(b) The storage of a spring blade knife by a law enforcement officer. RCW 9.41.260 - Dangerous exhibitions Every proprietor, lessee, or occupant of any place of amusement, or any plat of ground or building, who allows it to be used for the exhibition of skill in throwing any sharp instrument or in shooting any bow gu