When do I need to have a
Concealed Pistol License?
RCW 9.41.050 requires you
to have a concealed pistol license when:
-
You are carrying a
pistol concealed on your person, or
-
You are carrying or
placing a loaded pistol in a
vehicle.
Where do I apply for a
Concealed Pistol License?
If you live in the
unincorporated area of Grant County you
must apply in person at the Sheriff’s
Office in Ephrata. If you live in an
incorporated city within the county, you
must apply in person at either the city
police department or Sheriff’s Office.
Non-Washington residents may apply at
any local law enforcement agency in
Washington State.
Our
address is:
Grant County Sheriff’s Office
35 C Street NW
Ephrata, WA 98823
509-754-2011 ext. 468 then press 0
What are the application
hours?
Application hours are 1
p.m. to 3 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, and 11 a.m.
and
4 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,
excluding holidays. The application
process takes about 10-20 minutes.
Is there a background
check?
Yes. You
will need to be fingerprinted and a
criminal history background check will
be conducted before your license is
issued.
Are there other
requirements?
Yes. The
following requirements must be met:
-
Resident of Grant
County or a Non-Washington resident
-
21 years of age or
older at time of application
-
Be
a United States
citizen or a permanent resident
alien with a permanent resident card
(green card)
-
No pending trial,
appeal or sentencing on a
prohibitive charge
-
No outstanding
warrants for any charge, from
any court
-
No court order or
injunction against possessing a
firearm
-
No mental health
prohibitors
-
No felony convictions
-
No convictions for
any of the following crimes when
committed by one family member
against another on or after July 1,
1993;
How long does it take
before I receive my license?
If you are applying for
your first concealed pistol license, it
may take up to 30 days to complete the
background check before the license is
issued. If you do not have a Washington
driver’s license or identification card
it can take up to 60 days.
What documents will I
need to bring with me?
You will
need to bring:
-
Picture identification, (such as
your Washington driver’s license or
identification card)
-
A fee
of $52.50 cash, check, or money
order made payable to Grant
County. This fee is
non-refundable.
How long is my Concealed
Pistol License valid?
Your
concealed pistol license is valid for
five years from the date your license is
issued. You will not receive a
renewal notice and it is your
responsibility to ensure your license
has not expired.
How do I renew my
Concealed Pistol License?
If you live in Grant
County,
you
may renew your concealed pistol license
in person at the Sheriff's Office in
Ephrata, during the hours of 1 p.m. and 3
p.m.
Monday and Tuesday, and 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,
excluding holidays. You may renew your
license up to 90 days prior to the
expiration date for a fee of $32.00, or
up to 90 days after the expiration date
for a late renewal fee of $42.00. You
must provide picture identification and
your current concealed pistol license.
After 90 days you will be required to
apply for an original license with a fee
of $52.50.
What if I lose my
concealed pistol license?
If you live in Grant
County and your license has been lost,
stolen or destroyed, you may obtain a
replacement license. You will need to
apply in person at the Sheriff's Office
in Ephrata, during the hours of 1 p.m.
and
3 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,
excluding holidays. The fee for a
replacement license is $10.00.
Does
Washington have reciprocity for
Concealed Pistol Licenses with any other
states?
Washington has reciprocity or accepts
concealed pistol licenses issued by a
number of other states, so long as the
handgun is carried in accordance with
Washington law. The
Washington State Attorney General's web
site
provides a list of those states that
have reciprocity with Washington for
concealed pistol licenses.
For more
information about firearms law:
If
you would like to obtain more
information pertaining to
state firearms law,
call the Department of Licensing in
Olympia at (360) 664-6616. You may also
write to:
Department of Licensing
Firearms Unit
PO Box 9469
Olympia, WA 98504-9649
For questions regarding federal law
pertaining to firearms, or if you would
like to obtain a copy of Federal
Firearms Regulations, please write or
call:
The Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
915 2nd Ave,
Room 790
Seattle, WA 98174
(206) 389-6800
For additional
information, please select this link
www.atf.gov.
