Evil
New member
Hello all.
I've lurked this forum on and off for a while, but ive recently become very interested in gun ownership. I tried to search for this answer (im sure it has been asked before) but couldn't find anything.
I've been a Green Card holder (lawful permanent resident) in WA for over 5 years now, and i cannot track down for sure if i can own, carry and conceal a pistol. I have no history with the police, no arrests etc. My wife has her concealed weapons permit (and has for a long time). I have a valid WA drivers license.
I would like to know if its:
A) legal for me to own a firearm in the home
B) legal for me to open carry in public
C) am eligible to apply for a concealed permit.
I spoke to a local officer who said he wasn't 100% sure on the changes to the law, that i should read the RCW. They are pretty confusing (i had my neighbor look it over who is a paralegal, and she couldn't tell me for sure). I know not so long back it was illegal for Aliens to own without a hunting license (and they stopped giving alien hunting licenses out).
If anyone can help point me in the right direction i would be grateful. I have a few gun shows coming up locally and am quite disturbed with the recent "attacks" on the 2nd amendment.
Thank you.
I've lurked this forum on and off for a while, but ive recently become very interested in gun ownership. I tried to search for this answer (im sure it has been asked before) but couldn't find anything.
I've been a Green Card holder (lawful permanent resident) in WA for over 5 years now, and i cannot track down for sure if i can own, carry and conceal a pistol. I have no history with the police, no arrests etc. My wife has her concealed weapons permit (and has for a long time). I have a valid WA drivers license.
I would like to know if its:
A) legal for me to own a firearm in the home
B) legal for me to open carry in public
C) am eligible to apply for a concealed permit.
I spoke to a local officer who said he wasn't 100% sure on the changes to the law, that i should read the RCW. They are pretty confusing (i had my neighbor look it over who is a paralegal, and she couldn't tell me for sure). I know not so long back it was illegal for Aliens to own without a hunting license (and they stopped giving alien hunting licenses out).
If anyone can help point me in the right direction i would be grateful. I have a few gun shows coming up locally and am quite disturbed with the recent "attacks" on the 2nd amendment.
Thank you.