Firearms Sales

Finding the Right Firearm 

There is no "one size fits all" solution when it comes to firearms. We pride ourselves on having a courteous, knowledgeable, and friendly staff whose primary goal to make sure that the customer gets the gun that is right for them. We are happy to put together a firearms, accessories, and training package that meets your specific needs and goals.

Requirements for Purchasing a Firearm in Washington State

Regardless of the type of firearm you wish you purchase, all state and federal requirements must be met.

• You must be purchasing the firearm for yourself. Purchasing a firearm for another person (also called a straw purchase) is a felony offense.
• You must meet the age requirement for the type of firearm being purchased.
• You must bring the proper credentials with you to purchase the firearm.
• You must pass the background check(s).
• You must meet Washington State's training requirement if purchasing a semi-automatic rifle.

Age Requirements by Firearm Type

• Bolt action rifles, lever action rifles, and shotguns: 18 years old
• Pistol grip firearms (PGF's, or shotguns with a pistol grip instead of a buttstock): 21 years old
• Pistols, semi-automatic rifles: 21 years old

Training Requirement for Purchasing a Semi-Automatic Rifle

As per Washington State Initiative I-1639, you must complete an approved safety course prior to purchasing a semi-automatic rifle.

Prohibited Persons

The Gun Control Act (GCA), codified at 18 U.S.C. § 922(g), makes it unlawful for certain categories of persons to ship, transport, receive, or possess firearms or ammunition, including any person:

• Convicted in any court of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year; 
  who is a fugitive from justice;
• Who is an unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance (as defined in section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act, codified at 21 U.S.C. § 802);
• Who has been adjudicated as a mentally defective or has been committed to any mental institution;
• Who is an illegal alien;
• Who has been discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions;
• Who has renounced his or her United States citizenship;
• Who is subject to a court order restraining the person from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner or child of the intimate partner; or
• Who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
• Who is under indictment for a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year (felony).

Used Guns and Estates

Selling Your Used Guns

Selling your guns to West Coast Armory is safe, and easy, and you can be sure you are getting a fair and honest deal. There are two methods you can choose from to sell your gun to West Coast Armory. Each provides various benefits and you are free to choose the method that best suits your needs. You will need to provide current photo identification at the time of the transaction.

• West Coast Armory purchases the firearm outright - This approach provides a quick transaction and will be completed in minutes after the gun is evaluated by one of our buyers.
• Trade In - This approach will normally net you the most money for your gun towards a new gun and will also save you the sales tax on the trade value. 
   

Estate Sales

West Coast Armory provides estate appraisal services for a fee based on the research required. It can take time and skill to place a value on antique and older used guns. The value placed on the estate is similar to the Blue Book Value of cars, retail, and insurance value will vary by 30% from a cash offer value.

If you want to sell an estate or used gun collection please give us a call, or fill out the contact us form.