Imagine you work security at a busy hospital. A threat appears and you draw your firearm to protect the building. Then during the chaos, you fire once. Recoil jerks the muzzle and a bystander suffers a wound. The injured person might still sue you, but they cannot...
After losing your gun rights due to a conviction, the waiting period can feel like limbo. You have completed your sentence, stayed out of trouble and tried to put the case behind you, yet you still can’t legally own a firearm. Some people worry about making a wrong...
Part of responsible gun ownership is knowing the proper and legal way to purchase or sell a firearm to another private individual. In Washington, private firearm sales can be a bit tricky. Both buyers and sellers must adhere to specific statutory requirements to...
The state of Washington has some of the strictest gun control laws in the United States. While you may or may not have heard of this, a question that often arises is whether individuals need a license to own a gun and whether they can carry it with them anywhere....
Maybe an arrest happened after drinking and driving, or an officer caught you in the wrong place at the wrong time. Maybe you made a mistake years ago and are no longer the same person. Whatever the reason for a criminal conviction, you may still find that the arrest...
People have debated whether states should require a background check for individuals who want to purchase firearms nationwide for years. In Washington state, a person must pass a background check to buy a gun. This law aims to ensure that these types of weapons do not...
Today, there is much controversy over gun rights. Many believe that no one should have these weapons, but the Constitution assures the people that they have the right to bear arms. Some states have very strict gun laws, and individuals can lose their rights to own and...
In the state of Washington, a conviction for a felony crime will result in a loss of your right to own or possess guns and firearms. You will regain your civil rights upon satisfying all sentence conditions and filing a Certificate of Discharge with the court....
Frustration abounds when an attempt to buy a gun ends in denial. You only want a firearm for protection or sporting activities. Nefarious purposes are not on your mind. Correcting this situation begins with determining the cause for refusal. There are a variety of...
Washington is more lenient towards gun owners than many other states. However, it is not without certain restrictions, and federal laws also come into play. If you have questions about your right to possess firearms legally in Washington, continue reading this...