US EditionYou Will Have to Get a Permit to Purchase a Gun in Washington Under This New Law
- Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1163 on May 20, 2025, in Washington state, requiring permits to purchase firearms starting May 1, 2027.
- The legislation followed debates and votes in the House and Senate amid concerns about gun violence and constitutional rights, passing strictly on party lines.
- Applicants must obtain a permit from Washington State Patrol by submitting fingerprints, paying fees, and completing certified safety training including 50 rounds of live fire within five years.
- Governor Ferguson remarked that gun-related violence in Washington has devastating effects on families and results in the loss of many children, while Representative Liz Berry, a mother of two, shared that she has personally been affected by gun violence through the loss of a loved one.
- The law aims to reduce firearm-related harm but faces criticism from officials and gun owners who call it costly and burdensome, with lawsuits expected after implementation.
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