Washington Firearm (Gun) Bill of Sale Form

• Background Check Required?
  • Private Sale: Yes, all firearm sales or transfers in Washington are generally subject to background checks.
  • Licensed Dealer: Yes, federally licensed dealers must conduct a background check before completing the transfer.
• Waiting Period: 10 business days.
• Registration Requirement: Limited. Washington does not have a universal firearm registration system, but dealer sales and transfers are subject to application and recordkeeping requirements.
• Permit Required (to purchase): None.
• Concealed Carry Permit: Yes, a license is generally required to carry a concealed pistol.
• Magazine Capacity Limits: Yes, Washington generally prohibits manufacturing, importing, distributing, selling, or offering for sale a large capacity magazine, which is defined as a device capable of accepting more than 10 rounds of ammunition.
• Assault Weapons Limits: Yes, Washington generally prohibits manufacturing, importing, distributing, selling, or offering for sale assault weapons under state law.

Source: RCW 9.41.113, RCW 9.41.092, RCW 9.41.090, RCW 9.41.050, RCW 9.41.370, RCW 9.41.390, RCW 9.41.010, 18 U.S.C. § 922(t)

• Anyone convicted of a crime punishable by more than one year in prison.
• Anyone fleeing from justice.
• Anyone unlawfully using or addicted to controlled substances.
• Anyone legally determined to be mentally defective or committed to a mental institution.
• Anyone unlawfully present in the United States or in the country under a non-immigrant visa.
• Anyone discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions.
• Anyone who has given up U.S. citizenship.
• Anyone restrained by a qualifying court order involving an intimate partner or child.
• Anyone who is a minor.
• Anyone convicted of a misdemeanor domestic violence offense.

Source: Wash. Rev. Code § 9.41.040, 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)