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2024 Brings New Firearm Control Laws

June 3, 2024  by  Flannary Collins
Category:  New Legislation and Regulations ,  Firearms

The 2024 legislative session saw a few bills on firearms regulation, including one that adds to the list of locations where open carry is prohibited, and two that add new requirements for licensed firearms dealers in the state.

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2023 Brings New Firearms Legislation to Washington State

October 16, 2023  by  Flannary Collins
Category:  New Legislation and Regulations ,  Firearms

Several firearms-related bills were passed during the 2023 legislative session, including a ban on assault weapons, and new requirements for firearms purchase, such as background checks and a 10-day waiting period. 

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Regulating Firearms in Washington State

July 10, 2022  by  Flannary Collins
Category:  Firearms

Washington State mostly preempts the field of firearm regulation under state law but there are a handful of areas in which local governments can adopt measures to regulate the sale, possession, use, and storage of firearms within their jurisdictions.

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