Washington’s Gun Permit to Purchase Starts May 1, 2027: What Buyers Need to Know

Описание: Washington’s new permit-to-purchase requirement for firearms takes effect May 1, 2027. Here’s what buyers need to know.

If you plan to buy a gun in the next year or two, buying before May 1 means you won’t need a permit. If you’ll be buying after that date, start looking for a training class in early 2027. The state is currently reviewing curriculum, and once classes are approved, taking one early will put you ahead of the game.

Most important: make sure your class is state-approved and covers the new law. In Colorado, some buyers who rushed to take classes under a similar change found at the deadline that they had taken the wrong class, or an outdated one.

The application process is expected to be online, with fingerprinting required. Processing times aren’t known yet, and with law enforcement agencies still gearing up, delays are expected, so get as much ready as you can before May 1.

Read more at The Center Square.