What to bring to your fingerprint appointment: A current driver's license. A current Washington state identification card. Military identification card. A current passport. Law enforcement identification. Additional required documentation (if applicable): Permanent resident card (green card) Alien Firearms License.
It isn't too hard to get an Washington FFL. You will be required to get a Washington State Firearms Dealer License which takes about 30-60 days to receive. Employees must also undergo background checks. The license must be renewed annually and costs $125 plus fingerprinting fees.
Open Carry is legal but you must have a valid permit/license to carry a loaded handgun in any vehicle in Washington.
Even in places where open carry is allowed, state law prohibits individuals from the following actions: Carrying, exhibiting, displaying, or drawing a firearm in a manner that manifests an intent to intimidate another person or that warrants alarm for the safety of other persons (RCW 9.41. 270).
How long does a background check take in Washington? The state allows for 10 days to complete a background check on a prospective handgun buyer, unless the person clears the background check sooner.
(2) After March 10, 2023, no person may knowingly or recklessly possess, transport, or receive an untraceable firearm, unless the party possessing, transporting, or receiving the untraceable firearm is a law enforcement agency or a federal firearms importer, federal firearms manufacturer, or federal firearms dealer.
What is the background check form for firearms in Washington state? The Firearms Transaction Record (ATF Form 4473) is a document used in the transfer of firearms. It collects information required by federal law to ensure a lawful transaction.