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Conditional: Permit required (Concealed Pistol License); shall-issue — the police chief or county sheriff must issue within 30 days (60 days for newer residents) unless the applicant is disqualified.

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Permit required (Concealed Pistol License); shall-issue — the police chief or county sheriff must issue within 30 days (60 days for newer residents) unless the applicant is disqualified. Minimum age 21. No safety-training certificate is required to obtain the CPL (RCW 9.41.070, including the version taking effect May 1, 2027).

Source: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9.41.070 · Updated July 6, 2026

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