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Concealed pistol license in Washington

MisdemeanorCurrent through 2026 Washington legislative session

Concealed pistol license is a Misdemeanor under Washington criminal law, defined by RCW 9.41.070. As a Misdemeanor, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Washington sets for that offense class. Washington sorts criminal offenses into class A, B, and C felonies, gross misdemeanors, and misdemeanors — a gross misdemeanor is a distinct, more serious rung than a misdemeanor — with maximum penalties set by RCW 9A.20.021.

Defined by RCW 9.41.070.

What is the penalty for concealed pistol license in Washington?

Penalties for Concealed pistol license
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonup to 90 days (statutory maximum, county jail (RCW 9A.20.021(3)); offenses outside Title 9A carry the same default under RCW 9.92.030 unless the offense fixes its own penalty)discretionaryRCW 9A.20.021
Fineup to $1,000 (statutory maximum, adult offenders (RCW 9A.20.021(5)))discretionaryRCW 9A.20.021

Applies to current.

Common questions about concealed pistol license in Washington

Is concealed pistol license a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?

Concealed pistol license is a Misdemeanor in Washington under RCW 9.41.070.

What are the penalties for concealed pistol license in Washington?

As a Misdemeanor, concealed pistol license carries up to 90 days (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000 (no mandatory minimum) under RCW 9A.20.021 (current).

Which Washington statute covers concealed pistol license?

Concealed pistol license is governed by RCW 9.41.070 (Concealed pistol license—Application—Fee—Renewal).

Legal terms used in this law

This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.