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(Updated July 2024) In Washington State, a transfer of a firearm takes place when the ownership or possession of a firearm is passed from one person to another. This includes selling, gifting, or loaning a firearm. All transfers must go through a licensed firearms dealer, with a few exceptions such as transfers between immediate family…
There are several things we find to be of great importance at Sporting Systems gun shop in Vancouver, Washington. Here are five of them. First, it’s our customers, without whom we wouldn’t be in business. Second, it’s the customer service we provide, which keeps those same customers (plus lots of new ones, thanks to word…
It’s once again time to talk about open carry laws in the U.S. If you are considering buying a firearm, or you have recently purchased one, it is important to understand the rules surrounding where you can take them. In the United States, you can legally carry a firearm, but how you carry it varies…
Let’s talk about suppressors in Washington state — specifically about gun suppressor laws. We’ve written before about the process of buying a suppressor in Washington. Gun suppressors, also known as silencers, are devices that reduce the sound of a gunshot. These gun accessories have been around for many years, and their sale and possession are…
It’s important to understand Washington state’s self-defense laws and their implications for gun owners. Does Washington state have a “stand your ground” (or “no duty to retreat”) law? It does not. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t protect yourself when presented with a situation in which you feel your life is in imminent danger or…
Ask a person — even in many cases people at least casually acquainted with firearms — what the “AR” stands for in “AR-15,” and you’re likely to get the following response: “assault rifle.” As those in the know know, that’s about as far from accurate as it’s possible to be. First of all, a simple…
Sporting Systems is pleased to announce a supportive partnership with a local nonprofit, Trash No Land. This organization provides gun owners with information regarding target shooting on public lands, including locations and places to shoot. More importantly, however, as its name suggests, this organization is dedicated to protecting and preserving our open spaces so that…
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (BATFE) Federal Firearms Licensing Center (FFLC) issues and renews all types of federal firearms licenses. These licenses are issued to people who make, import, or sell firearms (including shotguns, rifles, and handguns) for their business. These types of FFL (Federal Firearms Licenses) include: Type 01 FFL –…
Vancouver Gun Shop Reviews “Hands down the best gun store in town. Dan and Heidi are quality people who genuinely care about there customers. Great selection of guns!”
“I am extremely impressed with the shop as a whole. By far my best gun buying experience ever! Dan, Heidi and staff were very helpful”
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