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Washington Gun Control Laws
More Information on Gun Control Laws
| Code Section | 9.41.040, et seq. |
| Illegal Arms | Machine gun, short-barreled shotgun or rifle; defaced firearm |
| Waiting Period | 5 days (up to 60 days for nonresidents) (Pistols only; waived if purchaser produces a valid concealed pistol license) |
| Who May Not Own | 1. Aliens; 2. Convicted of serious offense or domestic violence/harassment offense or felony in which firearm was used or displayed (unless charge dismissed or received probation); 3. Minors under 18, except as provided (hunter's safety course, hunting, trapping, etc.); 4. Felony conviction for violation of Uniform Controlled Substances Act (or equivalent); 5. Convicted 3 times within 5 yrs. of driving under the influence; 6. Committed by court for treatment of mental illness |
| Law Prohibiting Firearms On or Near School Grounds | Misdemeanor. 9.41.280 |
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