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Washington Concealed Carry Laws (2026)
Conditional: A Concealed Pistol License (CPL) is required to carry a concealed pistol, and you must be 21 or older.
A Concealed Pistol License (CPL) is required to carry a concealed pistol, and you must be 21 or older. The police chief or county sheriff must issue it within 30 days (60 days if the applicant has no Washington driver's license or ID, or has lived in the state under 90 days) unless the applicant is disqualified. No training is required before May 1, 2027. From that date, applicants must show certified firearms safety training from the last five years, unless exempt.
Official source: app.leg.wa.gov →
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Concealed Carry in states bordering Washington
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- IdahoPermitted
No permit is needed if you are a U.S. citizen or current U.S. military member, at least 18, and not disqualified (for example, by a felony charge or conviction or unlawful drug use). …
Verified Oct 12, 2026 · Source: legislature.idaho.gov · Full Idaho rule →
- OregonConditional
Oregon requires a Concealed Handgun License to carry concealed, issued by the county sheriff to those 21 and older who show handgun competence. There is no non-resident program, aside from a narrow contiguous-state waiver, and the minimum age is 21.
Verified Jul 6, 2026 · Source: oregonlegislature.gov · Full Oregon rule →
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