Applied for CPL - questions regarding RCW 9.41.070 (Bellevue PD tried to deny me...)

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So, I went to the Bellevue PD this afternoon. When applying for my CPL, the lady behind the counter (Jennifer) stated that, to apply for a resident's permit, I would need an in-state driver's license with my current Bellevue address listed.

Now, unless I'm mistaken, the bolded part (below) says that they cannot deny me an in-state license, just delay it:

However, if the applicant does not have a valid permanent Washington driver's license or Washington state identification card or has not been a resident of the state for the previous consecutive ninety days, the issuing authority shall have up to sixty days after the filing of the application to issue a license. The issuing authority shall not refuse to accept completed applications for concealed pistol licenses during regular business hours.


They claimed that Bellevue had a special rule/law that requiredan in-state license with local address, else the permit would bedenied(doesn't this violate preemption?). As a result, I asked about applying for a non-resident's permit,which they said would be fine. However, if they are incorrect in what's being said to applicants, I'd like to get a letter in and hopefully official verbage to prevent issues for people in the future.

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First they violated the law by not taking your app. Second they can't have a law saying"requiredan in-state license with local address, else the permit would bedenied. Yes, it does violate state preemption. Always ask to speak with a supervisor whenever a counter idiot give you crap info.

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Tawnos,

Let's have lunch in Bellevue on Monday. I'll go down there with you.

-Lonnie

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Already paid the application fee, and I should get my permit, but if you mean as a matter of making sure that the policy is correctly enforced in the future, awesome .

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