Washington
| Subject/Law | Long guns | Handguns | Relevant statutes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Permit to Purchase? | No | No | - | |
| Firearm registration? | No | Partial |
RCW 09.41.110(9)(a) and (b) |
Retail dealers must record and report all retail pistol sales to local police/sheriff and to state department of licensing. |
| Owner license required? | No | No | - | |
| "Assault weapon" law? | No | No | - | |
| Constitutional Right to Bear Arms? | Yes | Yes | WA Constitution art. 1 sec. 24 | |
| Carry permits issued? | No | Yes |
RCW 09.41.050 CCW Reciprocity |
Washington is a "shall-issue" state and will grant concealed carry permits to all applicants that meet the criteria. There are no training requirements. |
| Open carry? | No | Yes | RCW 09.41.050 (in vehicle) | Open carry of handguns is lawful in Washington without any permit. Open carry of a loaded handgun in a vehicle is legal only with a concealed pistol license. |
| State Preemption of local restrictions? | Yes | Yes |
RCW 09.41.290 RCW 09.41.300 |
State Law does not allow more restrictive local laws. |
| NFA weapons restricted? | Yes | Yes |
RCW 09.41.190 RCW 09.41.220 RCW 09.41.225 RCW 09.41.250(1)(c) |
Machine guns and short-barreled rifles or shotguns are illegal for non-law-enforcement possession. Silencers are lawful to possess and use if registered properly with ATF. |
| Peaceable Journey laws? | No | No |
RCW 09.41.050 RCW 09.41.060 18 USC ยง 926A CCW Reciprocity |
Federal travel-with-a-firearm laws apply. Some out-of-state CCW licenses valid, otherwise carry must be open or, in a vehicle, unloaded. |
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