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Permit requirement for gun purchases clears Washington Senate
The Washington state Senate on Monday approved legislation to require a new state permit to buy guns.
The debate over House Bill 1163 has been one of the most contentious this legislative session.
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The bill moves beyond the state’s existing background check system.
It would require gun buyers to apply for a five-year permit from the Washington State Patrol. To qualify, applicants must have completed a certified firearms safety training program within the past five years, with some exceptions, and pay a fee.
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/04/15/permit-requirement-for-gun-purchases-clears-washington-senate/