Federal Firearm Laws and Regulations

Federal

There are public places that have a "no guns allowed" policy even for gun owners who hold legal right-to-carry permits, where state laws are pre-empted by federal law and no guns are allowed.

Prohibited Areas (federal)

• Federal buildings (18 USC Section 930, 36 CFR Section 327.13)
  
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• Federal Courthouse and facilities
  
  
• Prisons
  
  
• United States Post Offices (18 USC Section 930, 39 CFR Section 232.1)
  
  
• Ranger stations and visitor centers in any national forest or wilderness area are considered federal buildings, no guns are allowed inside these facilities
  
  
• Airport secure areas (49 CFR Section 1540.111(a))
  
  
• Commercial Aircraft: Check with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
  
  
• Military bases (18 USC Section 930)
  
  
• National cemeteries.  No guns are allowed on the grounds or adjacent parking areas of national cemeteries (38 C.F.R. Section 1.218(a)(13))

• Title 49 CFR Section 1540—Civil Aviation Security
  

• Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Prohibited Items - Firearms
  

National Parks

Firearms in Parks

It is up to visitors to understand the requirements of federal law and the laws of the states/localities they live in and are travelling to (or through). Park websites offer basic information about the applicable state law(s) and will generally include a link to a state website with more information. 

State Laws

Handgunlaws.us

This website has all kinds of information relating to gun laws.

There is an interactive map of the United States. You click on a state and is brings up their laws and links directly to their laws. It gives you reciprocity of Washington CPL (other states that honor Washington State CPL).

It has links to other sites related to: Firearm Laws, Women focused, CCW/Carry, CCW News Links, recommended reading and more.

www.handgunlaw.us

National Rifle Association (NRA)

Gun Laws overview, Concealed Carry, Laws Reciprocity, Laws on Purchase, Possession, Carrying of Firearms and Washington Firearm News.

CAUTION: Federal and state firearms laws are subject to frequent change. This summary is not to be considered as legal advice or a restatement of law. To determine the applicability of these laws to specific situations which you may encounter, you are strongly urged to consult a local attorney.

Washington State Firearm Laws and Regulations

Revised Code of Washington (RCW)

The Revised Code of Washington (RCW) is the compilation of all permanent laws
now in force.

Title 9.41 RCW and Title 9A RCW have many Chapters and Sections, below are links
to a few of them. 

Title 9 RCW - CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS

Chapter 9.41 RCW - FIREARMS AND DANGEROUS WEAPONS

RCW 9.41.050 - Carrying firearms

Title 9A RCW - WASHINGTON CRIMINAL CODE

Chapter 9A.16 RCW - DEFENSES

RCW 9A.16.030 - Homicide – When Excusable

RCW 9A.16.050 - Homicide—By other person—When justifiable

Information on Use of Deadly Force - Issues to Consider

Lewis County Washington Sheriff 

Washington State Office of the Attorney General