Seattle, WA Firearms: Concealed Carry (2026)

RCW 9.41.070 — Concealed pistol license — Application — Fee — Renewal. (1) The chief of police of a municipality or the sheriff of a county shall within thirty days after the filing of an application of any person, issue a license to such person to carry a pistol concealed on his or her person within this state for five years from date of issue, for the purposes of protection or while engaged in business, sport, or while traveling. However, if the applicant does not have a valid permanent Washington driver's license or Washington state identification card or has not been a resident of the state for the previous consecutive ninety days, the issuing authority shall have up to sixty days after the filing of the application to issue a license. The issuing authority shall not refuse to accept completed applications for concealed pistol licenses during regular business hours. The applicant's constitutional right to bear arms shall not be denied, unless: (a) He or she is ineligible to possess a firearm under the provisions of RCW 9.41.040 or 9.41.045, or is prohibited from possessing a firearm under federal law; (b) The applicant's concealed pistol license is in a revoked status; (c) He or she is under twenty-one years of age; (d) He or she is subject to a court order or injunction regarding firearms pursuant to chapter 7.105 RCW [...]; (e) He or she is free on bond or personal recognizance pending trial, appeal, or sentencing for a felony offense; (f) He or she has an outstanding warrant for his or her arrest from any court of competent jurisdiction for a felony or misdemeanor.