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1. When will I receive my permit?

In accordance with Revised Code of Washington 9.41.070, a CPL will be issued to an eligible person residing in this state within 30 days after the submission of an application. If the applicant does not have a valid Washington state driver’s license or Washington state identification card or has not been a resident of Washington for the previous consecutive 90 days, the CPL will be issued within 60 days after the submission of an application.

2. When do I need to have a Concealed Pistol License?

Revised Code of Washington 9.41.050 requires you to have a concealed pistol license when:

• You are carrying a pistol concealed on your person
• You are carrying or placing a loaded pistol in a vehicle

3. Is there a background check?

 Yes, you will need to be fingerprinted and a criminal history background check will be conducted before your license is issued.

4. Are there other requirements?

Yes, the following requirements must be met:

• 21 years of age or older at time of application
• Be a United States citizen or a permanent resident alien with a permanent resident card (green card)
• No convictions for any of the following crimes when committed by one family member against another on or after July 1, 1993
  • Assault IV
  • Coercion
  • Stalking
  • Reckless Endangerment
  • Criminal Trespass in the first degree
• No court order or injunction against possessing a firearm
• No felony convictions
• No mental health prohibitors
• No outstanding warrants for any charge, from any court
• No pending trial, appeal or sentencing on a prohibitive charge
• Resident of Grant County or a Non-Washington resident