>>22590453http://ballotpedia.org/Washington_Universal_Background_Checks_for_Gun_Purchases,_Initiative_594_(2014)According to analysis by several organizations opposed to I-594, the initiative applies to not just firearms purchases, but also to any transfer, which is defined as "the intended delivery of a firearm to another person without consideration of payment or promise of payment including, but not limited to, gifts and loans." This applies to any change of possession, such as for safekeeping, hunting, loan, recreational sharing, safety training, coaching, transport, etc. If the initiative passes, numerous scenarios will require a background check through a licensed firearms dealer before the temporary transfer can take place:[5][13]
Firearms safety training outside the confines of a shooting range.
Handling of any firearm on private property by anyone other than the owner, even if under the owner's supervision.
Sharing firearms while shooting on private property or public land where shooting is allowed.
Loaning a firearm for hunting, if not in the field with the same hunting party.