Washington

Key Notes

Sale/distribution of assault weapons banned April 2023; possession of existing ones legal. Magazine manufacture/sale banned but possession unrestricted. Must be 21 for pistols or semi-auto rifles.

• •Yes (sale/transfer, since April 2023) Assault Weapon Ban — Sale and distribution of assault weapons have been banned since April 2023. Possession of assault weapons acquired before the ban is legal.
• •10 rounds (manufacture/sale/transfer) Mag Limit — Manufacture, sale, and transfer of magazines over 10 rounds is banned. However, possession of existing high-capacity magazines is unrestricted.
• •Yes (semi-auto rifles + handguns, must be 21) Permit to Purchase — You must be 21 to purchase handguns or semi-auto rifles. Safety training is required for semi-auto rifle purchases.
• •Machine guns / SBS banned (NFA) — Machine guns and short-barreled shotguns are prohibited. SBRs, suppressors, and destructive devices are legal with the federal tax stamp.
• •Shall Issue (Concealed Carry) — Washington must issue a Concealed Pistol License to qualified applicants.
• •Partial (pistols + semi-auto rifles) Firearm Registration — Pistol and semi-auto rifle sales are recorded with the state Department of Licensing, creating a partial registration system.