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2nd Amendment Rights Of The Accused In Washington
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The federal Gun Control Act, 18 U.S.C. §922(f)(2)(g), makes it unlawful for certain categories of persons to possess firearms or ammunition, including convicted felons and individuals convicted of a domestic violence misdemeanor.
You can petition to restore your firearm rights once you have spent at least five (5) consecutive years in the community without having been convicted of a crime. Under RCW 9.41. 040(4), being "in the community" means not being incarcerated in jail or prison.
The first steps in how to get a concealed carry permit in Washington includes meeting all federal requirements, as well as state-mandated requirements, such as: You must be at least 21 years old. You must have no previously recorded mental health conditions. You cannot have an active felony conviction.
040 also stipulates a person may not lawfully own, possess, or control a firearm if they (1) were previously convicted of a felony offense, (2) were previously convicted of certain gross misdemeanor crimes when committed by one family or household member against another, (3) are subject of certain types of protection ...
Washington State also has a Stand Your Ground law, which permits individuals to use force, including deadly force, to defend themselves without a duty to retreat from a threat, as long as they are lawfully present in a place where they have a right to be.
New Restrictions on Open Carry in Public Spaces Effective June 6, 2024, Senate Bill 5444 prohibits the open carry of firearms in public libraries, zoos, aquariums, and transit facilities. Individuals with concealed-carry permits may still carry their firearms, but only if properly concealed.
