There are several different kinds of rifles, including: semi-automatic rifles, lever-action rifles, and bolt action rifles.
Current Washington State Law deems short-barreled shotguns and machine guns illegal to own unless you are law enforcement. However, silencers and short-barreled rifles are lawful to possess if they are registered properly.
For private party firearm transfers, background checks are required by federal law. Transfers are facilitated by a licensed dealer, who then keeps a record of the sale.
