waiting period to buy handgun?

[blind as a bat]

how long is the waiting period to buying a handgun, in WA state? If you have a license to carry, is there still a waiting period to pick up the gun? or can you buy and walk out with it the same day?

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[bwells]

With a CPL there's no wait in Washington. Without a CPL I believe the wait is 5 business days, but I might be wrong.

 

[JUSTIficatioN]

a cpl is not a garauntee that you'll walk out the same day, but since I've gotten mine there hasn't been a delay... yet anyway.

 

[blind as a bat]

Right on! thank you...

 

[HahnsXD]

Before I had my permit I bought a handgun on a Friday and picked it up the next Tuesday.

 

[gnarkill]

If you have even a misdemeanor on your record and you have a cpl there's probably a wait. My buddy had a minor shoplifting misdemeanor on his record and he waits on everything, even rifles. he has his cpl.

 

[enjr4]

I have a CPL and the Febes put a 4 day hold on me everytime. I don't have a clue why?

 

[mortre]

Have you tried contacting them and asking them why? I believe there is some sort of appeals process to clear flags if I am not mistaken.

Honestly, I think getting a WA CPL is worth the $60 every 5 years just to skip the useless waiting period. Even if you do not intend to carry.

 

[enjr4]

Mortre,
Not sure I want to ask. I might findout I'm a BG.
Ed

 

[coctailer]

how long is the waiting period to buying a handgun, in WA state? If you have a license to carry, is there still a waiting period to pick up the gun? or can you buy and walk out with it the same day?

CPL is instant. (mostly)

Depends on where in WA you are. 5 days is the official waiting period, but in Clark County it is usually later the same day or the next day if you don't have a CPL.

 

[Chipperxd]

I have a reckless driving misdemeanor (speeding on the highway 85 in a 60) on my record. I have a CPL and I can still get it the same day.

 

[pizza_pablo]

I checked this out on internet, prior to my purchase, out of curiosity. I have a CPL.
I determined that there is no state waiting period for CPL holders, but the store may have their own waiting period.
I bought my Glock 23 from Seattle Police Athletic Association, on the Glock military discount, walked out same day with it.

 

[Generator]

Correct me if I'm wrong
CPL(CHL) in WA, no waiting period.
Handgun purchases, up to 5 days.

Guns in OR, 10 minutes
CHL (CPL) is 4-6 weeks.
????EH????

 

[tattoo]

So far the longest waiting period I have had with my permit, about 10 min's.