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Did the Supreme Court Just Undercut Washington’s DUI Gun Ban? Reading Hemani Against McLellan and Holloway

Two firearm rights rulings came down within a week of each other this June, one from the U.S. Supreme Court and one from the Washington Supreme Court, and they do not sit easily together. If you read them side by side, the reasoning the U.S. Supreme Court used to unanimously

Washington Supreme Court Rules Two DUIs Can Cost You Your Gun Rights

On June 12, 2026, the Washington State Supreme Court issued a significant ruling that anyone with a DUI conviction — or facing one — needs to understand. In a narrow 5-4 decision, the court held

Washington’s New Gun Laws Take Effect July 1: What Firearms Dealers and Owners Need to Know

Washington State's sweeping new gun laws take effect July 1, 2025, imposing costly compliance requirements on firearms dealers and creating new barriers for gun owners. From mandatory surveillance systems to million-dollar insurance requirements, these regulations

Proposed Bill Addresses Critical Gap in Washington’s Firearm Rights Restoration Law

A new bill introduced in Washington’s legislature (House Bill 1118) seeks to fix a significant oversight in the state’s firearm rights restoration law that has been particularly problematic since July 2023. The proposed legislation would

Washington State’s Proposed 2025 Firearm Legislation

Washington state legislators have introduced six significant firearm-related bills that deserve careful analysis. As a criminal defense attorney specializing in firearm rights restoration, I believe it’s crucial to understand how these proposed changes could affect

New Misdemeanors That Revoke Firearm Rights

In July 2023, Washington State updated its laws under RCW 9.41.040(2)(a)(i)(D), adding several misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors that, if convicted, result in the loss of firearm rights for offenses committed on or after July 23,

New Firearm Laws in Washington for 2024: What You Need to Know

In 2024, Washington State continues to expand its firearm regulations, focusing on enhancing public safety and imposing stricter requirements on gun dealers and owners. Governor Jay Inslee recently signed several new bills into law, which

Washington State’s New Gun Safety Laws – What You Need to Know

In 2024, Washington State will see significant changes to its gun laws, aimed at enhancing public safety and promoting responsible gun ownership. Here is a detailed overview of the new laws and their specific effective

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