On the WA state Attorney General's website, it looks like non-residents must apply for a concealed carry permit in person. I live in Nevada and usually visit Washington once or twice each year. Does anyone know if I can apply any other way other than in person so that by the next time I visit your state I can already have my permit? I only stay for a week or less so applying and receiving the permit in the same visit seems unlikely.
I am aware that Washington is an open carry state, but I would like to have both options if possible, and unfortunately Washington does not honor the use of a Nevada concealed carry permit.
Hej...You may apply in person at any Sheriff's office. Some Sheriff's are more responsive than others so depending on where you will be, you might want to shop around. Some Counties issue very quickly (a day or two, same day is not unknown) some will take every day the legislature gives them (60 days for a non-resident0
I live in Okanogan County (one of the quicker issuers), and asked for a friend in WI. They say you can do everything online except the fingerprints and signing the app. Those have to be done at the sheriff's office.
I would suggest you email the sheriff in the county you will be visiting, and see if there is anything you can do to speed up the process (maybe even get same day service) I know my county is good, and have heard that Kitsap county is also good for issuing quickly.
One thing you might keep in mind. If you are going to be camping, or hiking or any other outdoor recreational activity, you may carry, openly or concealed, going to, coming from, and participating in...no license necessary. RCW 9.41.060.
The RCW's that may interest especially you (all start RCW 9.41) would be .050 (restrictions) .060 (execptions), .270, .290 and .300 (what a local government may restrict)
While on foot, unlicensed OC is completely legal and well accepted...local government cannot restrict except what is in RCW 9.41.300. In a vehicle the pistol may be carried under an exception in .060 (especially (8)) or it may be carried unloaded. Long guns can never be loaded in a vehicle unless you have a disabled hunters license.