Washington Gun Laws F.A.Q.

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• +Q: Does Washington require a permit to purchase weapons?
• +Q: Does Washington require owners to register their firearms with the police?
• +Q: Does Washington require an owner's license?
• +Q: Does Washington issue open carry permits?
• +Q: Does Washington issue concealed carry permits?
• +Q: Does Washington have preemption over subdivisions?
• +Q: Does Washington have a restriction on magazine capacity?
• +Q: Does Washington support the castle doctrine?
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  A:

  The use of deadly force is justified when defending one's self, or others against immediate harm. This extends to property as long as the danger is imminent. "The law is well settled that there is no duty to retreat when a person is assaulted in a place where he or she has a right to be."

• +Q: Does Washington have a "stand-your-ground" law?
• +Q: Does Washington uphold a peaceable journey?
• +Q: Does Washington have restrictions on assault weapons?
• +Q: What NFA restrictions does Washington have?

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