• General Information
  • Possession of a Firearm
  • Carrying Handguns Without a License
  • Obtaining A Concealed Pistol License
  • Leaving a Pistol in A Vehicle
  • Use of a Firearm By A Minor
  • Short Barreled Shotguns and Rifles
  • The Use of Deadly Force

    Generally speaking state law requires a valid concealed pistol license before you can carry a handgun concealed on your person. However, the law does provide a number of exceptions including:

    • Persons within their home or fixed place of business;
    • Members of gun collecting or shooting clubs when those members are at, going to or returning from gun shows or target practice;
    • Individual hunters when on a lawful hunting, camping or fishing trip; or,
    • Any person while carrying a pistol unloaded and in a closed opaque case or secure wrapper.

    A complete listing of legal requirements and exceptions can be found in RCW 9.41.050 and RCW 9.41.060.