State Preemption
RCW 9.41.290 State Preemption. The state of Washington hereby fully occupies and preempts the entire field of firearms regulation within the boundaries of the state, including the registration, licensing, possession, purchase, sale, acquisition, transfer, discharge, and transportation of firearms, or any other element relating to firearms or parts thereof, including ammunition and reloader components. Cities, […]
Deadly Force Laws
Chapter 9A.16 RCW Defenses 9A.16.010 Definitions. 9A.16.020 Use of force — When lawful. 9A.16.030 Homicide — When excusable. 9A.16.040 Justifiable homicide or use of deadly force by public officer, peace officer, person aiding. 9A.16.050 Homicide — By other person — When justifiable. 9A.16.060 Duress. 9A.16.070 Entrapment. 9A.16.080 Action for being detained on mercantile establishment premises […]
Chemical Sprays/Stun Gun/Higher Capacity Magazine Laws
RCW 9.91.160 Personal protection spray devices. (1) It is unlawful for a person under eighteen years old, unless the person is at least fourteen years old and has the permission of a parent or guardian to do so, to purchase or possess a personal protection spray device. A violation of this subsection is a misdemeanor. […]
Notes
RCW 9.41.010 Terms Defined. (14) “Loaded” means: (a) There is a cartridge in the chamber of the firearm; (b) Cartridges are in a clip that is locked in place in the firearm; (c) There is a cartridge in the cylinder of the firearm, if the firearm is a revolver; (d) There is a cartridge in […]
Important Links
State CCW Site VA Firearm Laws Res CCW Application Non-Res Application State FAQs Transport Firearms State Statutes State Admin Rules State Reciprocity Info State Attorney General Secretary of State
Reciprocity Guidelines for Virginia
The State of Virginia acknowledges non-resident permit/licenses from other states that they honor. Furthermore, Wisconsin only honors VA non-resident permit/license. The following are the list of states that Virginia honors: Alaska Arizona Arkansas Delaware Idaho (Enhance Only) Florida Indiana Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Montana Nebraska New Mexico North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma […]
Applying for a Resident Permit
Application for a Concealed Handgun Permit. Any person 21 years of age or older may apply in writing to the clerk of the circuit court of the county or city in which he or she resides, or if he is a member of the United States armed forces, the county or city in which he […]
Applying for a Non-Resident Permit
The applicant might request an application package by get in touch to the Virginia State Police Firearms Transaction Center in writing at the below address or the applicant can go on-line at nonrespermit@vsp.virginia.gov. All written requests must include the applicant’s complete name and mailing address. A telephone number is also requested. Send written requests to: […]
Carry Permit Limitations
The governor ordered and implemented rules to ban carrying of concealed firearms in offices occupied by executive branch agencies, with certain exemptions. Buildings should be posted as per new rules. There are lawsuits regarding this law but Handgunlaw.us still recommends to follow the signs on executive branch agency buildings. • Private property when prohibited by […]