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For purposes of the felon in possession of a firearm statute, is there a distinction between handguns, long rifles and muzzleloaders under Washington law?

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For purposes of the felon in possession of a firearm statute, is there a distinction between handguns, long rifles and muzzleloaders under Washington law?

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No. “Firearm” means a weapon or device from which a projectile or projectiles may be fired by an explosive such as gunpowder. Thus, any firearm will support a charge of unlawful possession of a firearm. In fact, each firearm possessed will support a separate charge.