Hearing on imitation-firearm labeling draws industry opposition

Jan 19, 2026

SB 5375 would impose state standards and penalties for labeling imitation firearms, expand the definition to include BB/pellet devices, and prohibit alteration of markings; retailers, trainers and shooters warned the bill is overbroad and could disrupt training, competition and existing federal labeling schemes.

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OLYMPIA, Wash. — On Jan. 19 the Senate Law and Justice Committee considered SB 5375, a bill to establish state-level standards for labeling imitation firearms, including BB and pellet devices, and to prohibit alterations of federally mandated markings.

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