(1) "Firearm" means a weapon or device from which a projectile or projectiles may be fired by an explosive such as gunpowder.
No.
Wikipedia has a concise article on state firearm laws. Here is the Washington entry: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_laws_in_the_United_States_(by_state)#Washington
A bow is not classified as a firearm in Wyoming, so yes you are able to. Crossbows are a different story as they are classified as a firearm in some states. You would have to check your state laws for that classification, but as long as you do not use a firearm and follow bagging limits and all regulations, yes.
Yes, spitting on someone can be considered assault in Washington State.
Please refer to RCW 9.41.040.
Yes, provided the firearm itself is legally obtained.
Maryland has no special restrictions on possessing crossbows or any other type of non-firearm weapon with regards to convicted felons. Normal rules of carry and usage (such as hunting laws) apply. Also, normal federal law restricting possession of firearms by felons also applies.
Please refer to RCW 9.41.300, RCW 9.41.280, and RCW 70.108.150.
The Democrats have won in the state of Washington in the last seven general elections. To this day, the state of Washington is considered as a blue state.
It is a district
Yes, a shotgun is considered a firearm even if totally dismantled because it still contains the essential components that define it as a firearm. Ownership and transportation may still be subject to firearm laws and regulations even in a dismantled state.
a firearm that was stolen. firearm in possession of a criminal. firearms not registered to owner. firearms bought in one state and taken to another state without proper transfer proceedure (unless person has moved from one state to another). firarms that has ersial number removed or altered. the weapon has been altered, i.e., barrel shorten. silencer put on a firearm with a license. weapon made into a machine gun................