Bobarino
member
SB 5083
AN ACT Relating to recognizing concealed weapon licenses issued by
other states; and adding a new section to chapter 9.41 RCW.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
{+ NEW SECTION. +} Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 9.41
RCW to read as follows:
(1)(a) A person licensed to carry a handgun in a state the laws of
which recognize and give effect in that state to a concealed pistol
license issued under the laws of the state of Washington is authorized
to carry a pistol in this state if:
(i) The licensing state does not issue concealed pistol licenses to
persons under twenty-one years of age; and
(ii) The licensing state requires mandatory background checks for
all persons who apply for a concealed pistol license.
(b) This section applies to a license holder from another state
only while the license holder is not a resident of this state. A
license holder from another state must carry the handgun in compliance
with the laws of this state.
(2) The attorney general shall periodically publish a list of
states the laws of which recognize and give effect in that state to a
concealed pistol license issued under the laws of the state of
Washington.
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passed in the senate 48-0 , 1 excused. now in the house judiciary.
this should open the door for other states to recognize Washington permits also. another step in the right direction. just excellent.
Bobby
AN ACT Relating to recognizing concealed weapon licenses issued by
other states; and adding a new section to chapter 9.41 RCW.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
{+ NEW SECTION. +} Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 9.41
RCW to read as follows:
(1)(a) A person licensed to carry a handgun in a state the laws of
which recognize and give effect in that state to a concealed pistol
license issued under the laws of the state of Washington is authorized
to carry a pistol in this state if:
(i) The licensing state does not issue concealed pistol licenses to
persons under twenty-one years of age; and
(ii) The licensing state requires mandatory background checks for
all persons who apply for a concealed pistol license.
(b) This section applies to a license holder from another state
only while the license holder is not a resident of this state. A
license holder from another state must carry the handgun in compliance
with the laws of this state.
(2) The attorney general shall periodically publish a list of
states the laws of which recognize and give effect in that state to a
concealed pistol license issued under the laws of the state of
Washington.
--- END ---
passed in the senate 48-0 , 1 excused. now in the house judiciary.
this should open the door for other states to recognize Washington permits also. another step in the right direction. just excellent.
Bobby