Washington Gun Laws

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1. Effective Jan 1, 2024, ALL firearm purchases (except QUALIFIED antiques) require a background check and are subject to the mandatory waiting period of 10 business days.​

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2. Gun laws are changing almost daily! Everyone is encouraged to stay current on all laws and their effective dates. 

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3. To complete the class requirement to purchase a firearm click on the link: Free HB-1143/I-1639 Firearms Safety Training Program | Vancouver, Washington - Sporting Systems (sporting-systems.com)

 

4. Links for up-to-date information regarding the law and the FFL process is listed below:

• Washington Gun Law (Gun Law Lawyers)

Washington Gun Law​

 

• Program overview:

Centralized Firearms Background Check Program (wa.gov)

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• Background Check Statuses Explained:

Background Check Statuses - Secure Automated Firearms E-check (SAFE) - FFL User Training | Rise 360 (articulate.com)

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• State Police News and Updates:

Firearms Background Division - WSP (wa.gov)

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