This blog post was originally featured on the Washington Civil Rights Association’s blog. The 2023 Legislative session is now under way and we need your support now more than ever. The ruling party has introduced a pile of anti-gun, unconstitutional bills aimed at restricting your civil rights. In spite of decades of court precedent and…
How to Get a Concealed Carry Permit in Washington State
Have you recently purchased a firearm or moved to the state of Washington? If you want to carry it with you on your person in a gun holster or have a loaded pistol in your vehicle, you will need to have a concealed pistol license (CPL). Let’s talk about how to get a concealed carry…
5 Concealed Carry Myths Revealed — and Debunked
We love to chat with our customers in the store. We also engage quite frequently with people across our social media platforms. And one of the most popular topics of discussion has to do with concealed carry laws. Specifically, what are some concealed carry myths? In other words, when it comes to firearms purchases and…
New Washington State Gun Laws Explained
Being a responsible gun owner means knowing and understanding the various laws that surround firearm ownership. There were a variety of new Washington state gun laws passed in 2021, but in 2022, Governor Inslee signed several new laws surrounding gun regulations. Here is what you should know: Senate Bill 5078 This law forbids importing, distributing,…
Gun Background Check: Process, Rules, and Updates
The gun background check process is determined by both federal and state laws. In this piece, we’ll discuss a few details regarding background checks, including some recent changes to Washington state background checks. At our Vancouver WA gun shop, we adhere to both the letter and the spirit of the law. We want our customers…
Oregon Senate Bill 554: How It Affects Gun Owners
Oregon Senate Bill 554 was introduced into the Senate on January 11, 2021. The bill passed on a party-line vote, 17-6 despite public hearings and outcries from opponents. Oregon Gov. Kate Brown signed it into law on June 1, 2021, and it went into effect on September 25, 2021. A referendum to overturn the law…
What Is An NFA Firearm?
Are you researching guns and trying to figure out which one you should purchase? There are many to choose from. In fact, there are so many out there that you may feel overwhelmed at the options you have. As you are doing your research and determining which one will suit your specific uses, you will…
1639 Course and Certification
With the passage of I-1639 in Washington, all state residents are now required to complete a course and/or training that covers six specific aspects of the law before purchasing a semi-automatic rifle. While we feel it was poorly conceived, written, and implemented, the law became effective on July 1, 2019. In response, we have crafted…
Buying a gun in Washington state: What if I live in Oregon?
It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer number of laws and regulations on the books governing how guns can be transported across state lines. For those of us living in the Pacific Northwest near the Oregon/Washington border, knowing which state laws apply to which class of guns can become even more complicated during the…
Vote No On Initiative 1639 & Protect Our 2nd Amendment Rights
It’s vital that gun rights proponents and defenders of the U.S. Constitution vote NO on Washington’s Initiative 1639. This state ballot measure is a prime example of the initiative process gone wrong. What’s more, this initiative won’t achieve the results that its supporters promote. What it will do is place onerous and unconstitutional burdens on…