Licensed dealer deliveries — Background checks.

RCW 9.41.092
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Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a licensed dealer may not deliver any firearm to a purchaser or transferee until: (1) The results of all required background checks are known and the purchaser or transferee (a) is not prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm under federal or state law and (b) does not have a voluntary waiver of firearm rights currently in effect; and (2) Ten business days have elapsed from the date the licensed dealer requested the background check. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a licensed dealer may not deliver any firearm to a purchaser or transferee until: (1) The results of all required background checks are known and the purchaser or transferee (a) is not prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm under federal or state law and (b) does not have a voluntary waiver of firearm rights currently in effect; and (2) Ten business days have elapsed from the date the licensed dealer requested the background check.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9.41&full=trueFetched: 6/28/2026

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