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04/18/2024

If you are living in Washington state with criminal history in another state, you may be prohibited from possessing a firearm under Washington state law. Watch the video below to learn more about how out-of-state criminal history is treated in Washington state.

New Legislation Significantly Impacts Restoration of Firearm Rights

The new rules, effective July 23, 2023, drastically change eligibility and create new rules for the restoration of firearm rights. The new rules could either be beneficial or detrimental, depending on your situation.

If the new rules are beneficial, you can proceed under RCW 9.41.041. However, if the new rules are detrimental, you may still be eligible for restoration under the old rules! Applying the old rules properly requires specialized legal knowledge and experience.

To accurately determine your eligibility and which rules to use, you will need Kertchen Law on your side. Only the top gun rights lawyer in Washington state has the expertise and knowledge to properly evaluate your case and to ensure a successful result.

Read more about HB 1562 and RCW 9.41.041 and fill out the contact form on this page to get started.

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Vitaliy Kertchen

the Washington State Gun Rights Lawyer

Mr. Kertchen is the foremost firearm rights expert in Washington state. He has dealt with all sorts of firearm issues, including restoration of firearm rights, terminating protection orders, overturning background check denials, suing state and federal agencies, retrieving improperly confiscated firearms, and more. Other lawyers routinely turn to him for advice on firearm issues and he has taught multiple seminars on gun laws in Washington state. Mr. Kertchen has helped thousands of people and he can help you too.