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December 15, 2023What is the penalty if the abuser has a gun in violation of my protection order?
If the abuser is prohibited from possessing a gun as part of your protection order and violates that provision, it could be a gross misdemeanor, punishable by up to 364 days in jail, a fine of up to $5,000, or both.1
It can also violate federal law for someone to have a gun when there is a protection order against him/her. For more information, see our Federal Gun Laws page.
1 R.C.W. §§ 7.105.450; 7.105.455; 7.105.460; 9.92.020
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