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Video: Gun permit bill signed into law by Governor Bob Ferguson

May 23, 2025, 2:58 PM | Updated: 3:28 pm

Starting in 2027, Washington residents will be required to get a permit—and pass live-fire training—before buying a firearm in the state. William Kirk from Washington Gun Law joined The John Curley Show to explain what this means for gun owners in Washington state.

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