How to Get a Permit to Carry a Concealed Weapon in Washington

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To lawfully carry a concealed gun in the state of Washington you will need a permit. Getting a permit to carry a concealed weapon in Washington is very easy and doesn't take long.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

  • Sixty dollars
  • Driver's license or state-issued ID
  • Extra fee if you wish your permit to be laminated

Step1
Verify that you meet the requirements for applying for a concealed carry permit. You must be 21 years old, not convicted of a felony or found not guilty of a felony by reason of insanity and do not have any outstanding warrants.
Step2
Pick up an application for a concealed carry permit at your local sherriff's department or chief of police. You will have to submit this application in person. When you go to pick up your application, it may save you time if you are prepared to fill it out on the spot.
Step3
Pay a $60 application fee when you turn in your application. You will also need your driver's license or state-issued ID and you must be fingerprinted. Usually, you will be fingerprinted at the same time you turn in your application.
Step4
Laminate your permit to carry a concealed gun or pay an additional fee to have it laminated.
Step5
Renew your concealed carry permit after five years.
Step6
Remember that you cannot carry a concealed gun with or without a permit at schools, courthouses, jails, mental facilities, any areas where people younger than 21 years are not allowed (like liquor stores), and music festivals. For more information, visit the Washington state legislation homepage. (See Resources, below.)

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on 7/1/2008 Do I have to be a resident of the State of Washington to be issued a Conceled Weapons Permit? I am a resident of Montana.

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on 7/1/2008 I am a rfesident f the starte of Montana. Can I apply and be issued a Washington State Conceled Permit License? I often travel in Washington and Washington does not homor Montana's permit. However Montana does honor Washington's permit. Must a person be a permanant resident of Washington State to be issued a permit?

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