Gun owner moving from Missouri to Washington

Celbriin · 06-15-2016, 02:18 PM

Hello all,

I have moved from Missouri to Washington and I'm trying to determine if there is anything I need to do or be made aware of. My father buys and sells guns at shows in the mid-west and he gifted me with a hand gun before I went off to college. This gun is still in my possession. Do I need to register or have proof of ownership in Washington? If so, how I would go about doing that? I also want to be able to teach my husband how to use it so would there need to be any paperwork for him?

Thank you!

Wolf256 · 06-15-2016, 02:50 PM

When I moved here, I called the local Sheriff. I was told to document the Make, model and serial number and keep it someplace safe and not with the pistol. This was in 1992 and I had inherited the gun from my father. I don't know how much has changed so you might want to check with local LEO. You can always call to check without identifying yourself. FYI Washington considers a loaded gun in a vehicle to be concealed carry even if it is openly on your hip. Make sure you apply for a WA CPL at your local LEO to make carrying less difficult. :)

Celbriin · 06-16-2016, 10:13 AM

Thanks!

RK600 · 06-17-2016, 06:40 AM

We have no registration here. No proof of ownership required, either. The bill of sale or documentation is strictly for your own records.

06-15-2016, 02:18 PM	#1
Celbriin Newbie Joined: Jun 2016 From: Washington Posts: 2	Gun owner moving from Missouri to Washington Hello all, I have moved from Missouri to Washington and I'm trying to determine if there is anything I need to do or be made aware of. My father buys and sells guns at shows in the mid-west and he gifted me with a hand gun before I went off to college. This gun is still in my possession. Do I need to register or have proof of ownership in Washington? If so, how I would go about doing that? I also want to be able to teach my husband how to use it so would there need to be any paperwork for him? Thank you!

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06-15-2016, 02:50 PM	#2
Wolf256 Newbie Joined: Jun 2016 From: Kingston, WA Posts: 3	When I moved here, I called the local Sheriff. I was told to document the Make, model and serial number and keep it someplace safe and not with the pistol. This was in 1992 and I had inherited the gun from my father. I don't know how much has changed so you might want to check with local LEO. You can always call to check without identifying yourself. FYI Washington considers a loaded gun in a vehicle to be concealed carry even if it is openly on your hip. Make sure you apply for a WA CPL at your local LEO to make carrying less difficult. :)

06-16-2016, 10:13 AM	#3
Celbriin Newbie Joined: Jun 2016 From: Washington Posts: 2	Thanks!

06-17-2016, 06:40 AM	#4
RK600 Marksman Joined: Jan 2013 From: Amboy, WA Posts: 293	We have no registration here. No proof of ownership required, either. The bill of sale or documentation is strictly for your own records.