Washington State Out of State License

Legal & Second Amendment
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Hi. A kid is moving to Washington State for a least a year. I hold a PA LTCF; prefer to carry while traveling but recognize that Washington State does not reciprocate with PA’s LTCF.

I’m considering acquiring a Washington out-of-state license. Washington is shall issue and the only hoop that I can find for non-residents is that they must appear in person to apply. Which seems entirely too straight-forward for the State of Washington.

Am I missing something? Any USCCA coverage issues in Washington State of?

Thank you.

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I looked into the possibility of legal carry in WA, since I visit often. I was told that an non-resident UT permit was the best way, but I never followed up on it.

We were working on the FL and MN permits to add to the WI resident permit when we paused to see if the 50 state reciprocity that has been promised might actually become law.

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From Handgunlaw.us

"Permits/Licenses This State Honors Listed Below**
Washington Honors Non-Resident Permits/Licenses From the States They Honor. (Must be 21 Y/O.)
1Idaho** Kansas Louisiana Michigan 4Montana** North Carolina

2North Dakota** Ohio 3****South Dakota Utah

1****Idaho - Washington only honors the Idaho Enhanced Permit.

2****North Dakota – Washington only honors the Class 1 North Dakota Permit.

3****South Dakota – Washington only honors the South Dakota Enhanced Issued to those 21 or Older.

4****Montana – Washington Only honors the Montana Enhanced Permit.

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Call USCCA directly to answer that question. If I recall correctly, USCCA cannot be sold in WA as it is not a recognized insurance company there. However, there may not be a problem for a USCCA member resident in another state who gets into a covered situation in WA. Therefore, you gotta ask the Delta Defense experts at USCCA for the answer.

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USCCA can’t sell coverage to a WA State resident but the insurance benefit WILL cover a member in a SD incident in all 50 states and US territories.

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Outside of Washington (not a Washington state resident) You can go to any local law enforcement agency (police department or sheriff’s office) in Washington State.

License requirements

You must be 21 years old to get a CPL. You are required to have a CPL if you:

  • Carry a pistol concealed on your person.
  • Have a loaded pistol in your vehicle.

How to apply

  • Call or check the website of your local LEA and verify you live in their jurisdiction. If so, ask for a Concealed Pistol License Application.
  • You will need a valid state driver license or ID.
  • If you are a permanent resident alien, bring your permanent resident card.
  • If you have an alien firearms license, bring your original passport and US‑issued alien number or admission number.
  • If applicable, bring your original certificate of rehabilitation or firearms restoration orders.
  • Pay licensing fees with cash or check/money order payable to the law enforcement agency.
  • LEA will complete the fingerprints and a background check.

Your license is valid for 5 years from the date it is issued.

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They will fingerprint you after you fill out the paperwork.

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They can always just lift your prints from the paperwork🤔