Concealed carry permits have been on the rise in Washington, with more than 713,000 gun owners possessing this specific gun license as of July 31. Pierce County has led the charge by holding more than ...

The number of Washingtonians licensed to carry concealed pistols is climbing rapidly in the face of a new state law that will require prospective gun owners to secure a state permit before purchasing ...

Rep. Richard Hudson reintroduced the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, which would allow people with state-issued concealed carry licenses or permits to transport a handgun to any other ...

A federal reciprocity law or a broad ruling from the Supreme Court could dramatically expand where people can carry.

Imagine a single woman driving across state lines at night, hoping she won’t become a crime victim if her car breaks down. Or a truck driver as he travels across the country with valuable merchandise.

Missouri might look to Washington state for clues on how to make concealed-carry work. Washington's law is relatively liberal. No training is required. A licensee may carry his gun to just about any ...

Reports suggest that nearly 22 million hold permits to carry a concealed handgun, a dramatic rise from 2014’s 11 million permit-holders. Moreover, this number should be set to surge further. In the ...

WASHINGTON, USA — Over a dozen new laws are taking effect in Washington state in 2026. These laws increase protections for ...