The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) reported that the May 2025 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background ...

In short: if you want to buy a gun in Washington, you’ll need a state-issued permit first—and that’s going to require a lot more than filling out a background check form at your local ...

Permit to Purchase Firearms: A person may apply for a permit to purchase firearms with the background check program by submitting: a complete set of fingerprints taken by the local law enforcement ...