(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.
Washington has no law requiring firearm owners to register their firearms.
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.
An alien legally in the U.S. is not prohibited from purchasing firearms unless the alien is admitted into the U.S. under a nonimmigrant visa and does not meet one of the exceptions as provided in 18 U.S.C. 922(y)(2), such as possession of a valid hunting license or permit.
Open Carry is legal but you must have a valid permit/license to carry a loaded handgun in any vehicle in Washington.
Under federal law, people are generally prohibited from purchasing or possessing firearms if they have been convicted of a felony or some domestic violence misdemeanors, or if they are subject to certain court orders related to domestic violence or a serious mental condition.
With passage of HB1143/I-1639, starting all Washington residents are REQUIRED to take a safety training class covering 8 specific topics before purchasing or transferring any firearm.
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.
Under Washington law, your prior felony convictions "disappear" for purposes of firearm rights restoration once you have gone a certain number of years without committing any new crimes. The courts call this the "wash out" period. Class B felony: The wash out period is 10 years.
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 ...