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?
• +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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  A:

  There are restrictions on certain NFA weapons. Short barreled rifles, short barreled shotguns, and machine guns may only be possessed by law enforcement officers. I is legal to own a use a silencer as long as they are properly registered with the ATF.

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