The State of Washington accepts permits from the following 9 states: Idaho (enhanced permits only) Kansas. Louisiana. Michigan. North Carolina. North Dakota (Class 1 permits only) Ohio. South Dakota (enhanced resident permit only)
Sheriff - Concealed Weapon Permit Arkansas. Idaho. Kansas. Louisiana. Michigan. Mississippi. Missouri. North Carolina.
Except in your home or fixed place of business, and subject to the exceptions listed in RCW 9.41. 060, under RCW 9.41. 050 you cannot carry a pistol concealed on your person in Washington without a license or permit to carry a concealed pistol.
Open Carry is legal but you must have a valid permit/license to carry a loaded handgun in any vehicle in Washington. This includes cars, buses and trains. You can keep the firearm holstered with empty chamber on your hip in your vehicle (can't be concealed) but the loaded mag must be removed.
Concealed Pistol License Reciprocity StateReciprocityReason for Status North Carolina Yes Meets Washington requirements. North Dakota Yes Meets Washington requirements. Class 1 North Dakota permits only. Ohio Yes Meets Washington requirements. Oklahoma No Allows persons under 21-yrs-old to have a license.62 more rows