How to Obtain a Washington Concealed Pistol License

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July 24, 2023
How to Get your CPL

To apply for a Washington State CPL (Concealed Pistol License) you must meet the following requirements:

  • Be 21 years old
  • Possess a Washington State driver's license or ID card
  • Have a clean record. You can not be convicted of a felony or found not guilty of a felony by reason of insanity, and do not have any outstanding warrants. 

 

These are the steps to apply for a CPL:

  1. Call your local Sheriff's office where you reside to obtain the hours they accept applications and set up an appointment if necessary.
  2. Fill out the application.
  3. They will fingerprint you when you submit your application.
  4. Pay $60 for the license. 

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. 

 

How old must I be to own a handgun in Washington State? 

Washington State law under RCW 9.41.240 allows for a person aged 18 - 21 to possess a handgun in the person's place of abode, at the person's fixed place of business, or on real property under his or her control. You must be 21 years old to carry or purchase a pistol or handgun from a licensed dealer in Washington State. See RCW 9.41.060 for exceptions.

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