Firearm Possession Legal Consequences

Summary

In Washington, carrying a loaded firearm in a vehicle without a permit is generally illegal. Unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon can lead to serious penalties. The user was a passenger with a loaded firearm and was not charged, but their friend, a felon, is facing charges. The user had a prior warrant for a minor theft charge, which has been resolved. The friends criminal history includes multiple charges and prison time.

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I was a passenger when my friend got pulled over. I had a gun on me fully loaded but I'm not a felon. We were not doing anything we got pulled over for having a back tail light out. At the time I refused to claim the fire arm until we were transferred to jail due to both of us having pior warrants. Once we arrived at the jail I told the first guard that it was mine I just didn't feel safe to claim the fire arm with the way the other two officers were treating me. What can happen to me?
What state did this incident occur in? Laws regarding firearms vary by location.
Clallam county Washington
What is the specific charge you are facing in relation to the firearm?

In Washington, carrying a loaded firearm in a vehicle without a permit is generally illegal.
See they didn't charge me. I came forth because the guard I told in the beginning that it was mine did not do anything. They are still trying to charge my friend who is a felon with unlawfully possession of a firearm. But see we both were arrested for pior traffic warrants. I spent 17 days in jail with no piors but he has a wrap sheet and was out within * hours and not even having to see a judge nor had to pay bail. The jail just let him out. But still is going to court facing this charge. Weird isnt it
What is the current status of your friend's case?

In Washington, unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon can lead to serious penalties.
Why would they just let him out then
Could you please provide more details about your friend's previous criminal history? This could help in understanding the situation better.
He's been to prison twice for manufacturing. And has at least * other different charges prior. Me I have not serious priors I had a warrant that day from * for reading magazines at a gas station. They charged me with theft. I just missed court so I had a warrant when we got pulled over in January *
What is the current status of your case? Are you facing any charges related to the firearm or the warrant?
I already handled that warrant. It's closed now. I talked to his private investigator last week and told them it was my firearm. I had no charges for it.
What is the current status of your friend's case?