RECIPROCITY NOTES: Washington's reciprocity law requires that the other state not issue licenses to persons under age 21. Washington honors only the ENHANCED permit for Idaho and the CLASS 1 permit for North Dakota: http://www.atg.wa.gov/concealed-weapon-reciprocity. read more
The state of Washington in the United States has laws regulating the sale, possession, and use of firearms and ammunition. Location of Washington in the United States The Constitution of Washington protects an individual's right to bear arms. read more
The state of Washington does not have any outstanding restrictions in concerns to firearms. No firearm license is necessary to purchase or to possess a firearm. However, a certain application process is required for the purchase of a handguns that is not necessary for the purchase of rifles or shotguns. read more
The state of Washington hereby fully occupies and preempts the entire field of firearms regulation within the boundaries of the state, including the registration, licensing, possession, purchase, sale, acquisition, transfer, discharge, and transportation of firearms, or any other element relating to firearms or parts thereof, including ammunition and reloader components. read more