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How To Apply For Washington's Permit
Residents
Permits can be obtained at the office of your local sheriff or chief of police.  This process usually takes 30 days to complete.  See RCW 9.41.070.

For additional questions or to obtain an application in advance, contact the Washington State Department of Licensing.

Non Residents
It is possible to obtain a non-resident concealed pistol license.  This process usually takes 60 days to complete.  Applications can be made at a law enforcement agency in Washington State. 

For additional questions or to obtain an application in advance, contact the Washington State Department of Licensing.

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Places Where Carrying a firearm is Prohibited
 
  • Federal Facility (concealed carry with CCP and hunting exempted in National Forests) (18USC § 930)
  • The restricted access areas of a jail, or of a law enforcement facility, or any place used for the confinement of a person (RCW 9.41.030 (1a))
  • Those areas in any building which are used in connection with court proceedings, including courtrooms, jury rooms, judge's chambers, offices and areas used to conduct court business, waiting areas, and corridors adjacent to areas used in connection with court proceedings. (RCW 9.41.030 (1b))
  • In addition, the local legislative authority shall provide either a stationary locked box sufficient in size for pistols and key to a weapon owner for weapon storage, or shall designate an official to receive weapons for safekeeping, during the owner's visit to restricted areas of the building.
  • The restricted access areas of a public mental health facility.  (RCW 9.41.030 (1c))
  • That portion of an establishment classified by the state liquor control board as off-limits to persons under twenty-one years of age (owners & employees exempted)  (RCW 9.41.030 (1d))
  • Restricted access areas of a commercial service airport  (RCW 9.41.030 (1e))
  • K-12 school property. CCP holders may possess a loaded handgun while in a vehicle.  (RCW 9.41.280)
  • K-12 school buses.  (RCW 9.41.280)
  • Property while being used exclusively for K-12 school-sponsored functions  (RCW 9.41.280)
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