<P> Washington state law also carves exemptions into state law regarding Concealed Pistol Licenses . RCW 9.41. 060, section 8: "Any person engaging in a lawful outdoor recreational activity such as hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, or horseback riding, only if, considering all of the attendant circumstances, including but not limited to whether the person has a valid hunting or fishing license, it is reasonable to conclude that the person is participating in lawful outdoor activities or is traveling to or from a legitimate outdoor recreation area;". </P> <P> Washington is a "stand your ground" state, in which there is no duty to retreat in the face of what would be perceived by an ordinary person to be a threat to themselves or others by another person that is likely to cause serious injury or death . It is a gross misdemeanor to aim a firearm "whether loaded or not, at or towards any human being". Unless the person is acting in self - defense, they can be charged with "brandishing" and threatening someone with a deadly weapon . </P> <Table> <Tr> <Th> Subject / Law </Th> <Th> Long guns </Th> <Th> Handguns </Th> <Th> Revised Code of Washington </Th> <Th> Notes </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> State permit required to purchase? </Td> <Td> No </Td> <Td> No </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Firearm registration? </Td> <Td> No </Td> <Td> Partial </Td> <Td> <P> RCW 09.41. 110 (9) (a) and (b) </P> </Td> <Td> Retail dealers must record and report all retail pistol sales to local police / sheriff and to state department of licensing . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Owner license required? </Td> <Td> No </Td> <Td> No </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Constitutional Right to Bear Arms? </Td> <Td> Yes </Td> <Td> Yes </Td> <Td> WA Constitution art . 1 sec. 24 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Carry permits required? </Td> <Td> No </Td> <Td> Yes </Td> <Td> <P> RCW 09.41. 050 CCW Reciprocity </P> </Td> <Td> Washington is a "shall - issue" state and will grant concealed carry permits to all applicants who meet the criteria . There are no training requirements . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Open carry? </Td> <Td> Yes </Td> <Td> Yes </Td> <Td> RCW 09.41. 050 (in vehicle) </Td> <Td> Open carry is lawful in Washington without any permit . Open carry of a loaded handgun in a vehicle is legal only with a concealed pistol license . Open carry of a loaded long gun in a vehicle is illegal, regardless of CPL possession . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> State Preemption of local restrictions? </Td> <Td> Yes </Td> <Td> Yes </Td> <Td> <P> RCW 09.41. 290 RCW 09.41. 300 </P> </Td> <Td> State Law does not allow more restrictive local laws . <P> Seattle and Edmonds have passed ordinances mandating safe storage of firearms when not being carried or used . Seattle's ordinance also has reporting requirement for lost or stolen firearms within 24 hours . Both cities are being sued for violation of state preemption . </P> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Assault weapons ban? </Td> <Td> No </Td> <Td> No </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Magazine capacity restrictions? </Td> <Td> No </Td> <Td> No </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> NFA weapons restricted? </Td> <Td> Partial </Td> <Td> Partial </Td> <Td> <P> RCW 09.41. 190 RCW 09.41. 220 RCW 09.41. 225 RCW 09.41. 250 (1) (c) </P> </Td> <Td> Machine guns and short - barreled shotguns--unless purchased before July 1, 1994--are illegal for non-law - enforcement possession . Suppressors, destructive devices and any other weapons are lawful to possess and use if registered properly with ATF . Short barreled rifles are lawful to possess and use if registered properly with the ATF, as of June 12, 2014 . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Peaceable Journey laws? </Td> <Td> No </Td> <Td> No </Td> <Td> <P> RCW 09.41. 050 RCW 09.41. 060 18 USC § 926A CCW Reciprocity </P> </Td> <Td> Federal travel - with - a-firearm laws apply . Some out - of - state CCW licenses valid, otherwise carry must be open or, in a vehicle, unloaded . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Castle Doctrine / Stand your ground law? </Td> <Td_colspan="2"> Not defined - de facto </Td> <Td> RCW 9A. 16.050, RCW 9A. 16.110 </Td> <Td> The Washington State Supreme Court ruled "that there is no duty to retreat when a person is assaulted in a place where he or she has a right to be ." </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Background checks required for private sales? </Td> <Td> Yes </Td> <Td> Yes </Td> <Td> Initiative 594 (2014) </Td> <Td> Private party firearm transfers must be conducted through a licensed dealer, who is required by federal law to conduct a background check and keep a record of the sale . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Red flag law? </Td> <Td> Yes </Td> <Td> Yes </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> The police may temporarily take guns away from people a judge deems a threat to themselves or others . </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Th> Subject / Law </Th> <Th> Long guns </Th> <Th> Handguns </Th> <Th> Revised Code of Washington </Th> <Th> Notes </Th> </Tr>

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