WASHINGTON · FIREARMS

Firearms

Q: Is firearms legal in Washington?

Firearms in Washington is permitted with conditions. Open carry: legal at 21 without a permit, BUT prohibited at any permitted demonstration, on the Capitol Campus, in school zones, and in any place posted against firearms. Concealed: shall-issue permit at 21+.

Conditional

Summary

Open carry: legal at 21 without a permit, BUT prohibited at any permitted demonstration, on the Capitol Campus, in school zones, and in any place posted against firearms. Concealed: shall-issue permit at 21+.

Notable

Magazine capacity limited to 10 rounds since 2022; semi-auto rifle ban in force.

Penalties

Firearms is allowed with limits in Washington — and crossing those limits still bites. See the fines, charges, and where the line is.

Exceptions & nuances

Firearms in Washington comes with real conditions. See the exemptions, age and place rules, and edge cases that decide outcomes.

Statute

Read the exact Washington statute covering firearms — the citation when you want to check the source.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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