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Washington firearm-rights restoration depends on the prohibiting event, the statutory waiting period, completed sentence conditions, current records, and any other state or federal restriction.
Legally reviewed by Roger Priest · September 24, 2026
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| Path | Waiting Period |
|---|---|
| Any felony, or a misdemeanor/gross misdemeanor specifically listed in RCW 9.41.041(2)(a)(i) | Five consecutive years in the community |
| A nonfelony prohibiting offense not listed in RCW 9.41.041(2)(a)(i) | Three consecutive years in the community |
| Felony sex offense, class A felony, or felony carrying a maximum sentence of at least 20 years | Not eligible to petition under RCW 9.41.041 |
Firearm rights restoration is just one of the legal services that Roger Priest can help you with. Your Second Amendment right to bear arms is priceless, so we can help you be able to enjoy the benefits of gun ownership again. Whether you enjoy hunting, range shooting, or simply need a firearm for home protection, we can help.
Most likely, we can help restore your firearm rights without you even having to go to court. We offer full service, stress-free representation on an affordable flat-fee basis. If you've lost your firearm rights, contact us to see if we can help you regain your constitutional rights.
You can lose your right to possess firearms following certain convictions or imposition of certain court orders. If legally deprived of this right, you must be advised orally and in writing that you must surrender any concealed pistol license, and that you may not possess a firearm unless your right is restored by the court.
Any felony conviction automatically leads to loss of the right to possess firearms, as do many 'domestic violence' misdemeanor offenses. These include convictions for: Assault in the Fourth Degree, Stalking, Coercion, Reckless Endangerment, Criminal Trespass in the First Degree, and Violations of a Protection Order or No Contact Order. Possessing a firearm after having your firearm rights terminated is a big deal and can lead to a felony conviction, so it is vital to seek the help of an experienced attorney to help you earn back your right to possess firearms.
We can help you file a petition to restore firearm rights in Vancouver WA and much of Southwest Washington.
Washington's restoration statute does not use a simple felony-versus-misdemeanor rule. The required period is five consecutive years for any felony and for the misdemeanor or gross-misdemeanor offenses listed in RCW 9.41.041(2)(a)(i), including domestic-violence offenses and several other listed offenses.
The period is three consecutive years for a nonfelony prohibiting offense not included in that list. The required period must immediately precede the petition and must be spent in the community without another conviction or insanity finding for a crime that prohibits firearm possession.
A petitioner must also have no pending criminal charge, must have completed the sentencing conditions identified by the statute, and must not remain subject to another firearm prohibition. The prosecuting attorney and Washington State Patrol review relevant records, and the superior court grants a petition only if the statutory requirements are met.
RCW 9.41.041 does not permit this petition procedure after a felony sex offense, a class A felony, or a felony with a maximum sentence of at least 20 years. Other restoration procedures may apply to some non-conviction prohibitors. A Washington restoration order also does not by itself resolve every possible federal or out-of-state firearm restriction, so those issues require separate review before possession.
These government sources support the general legal information on this page. The facts and current documents in an individual case control the legal analysis.
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FAQ
The required period is five consecutive years for any felony and for the misdemeanor or gross-misdemeanor offenses listed in RCW 9.41.041(2)(a)(i). It is three consecutive years for a nonfelony prohibiting offense not included in that list. The period must immediately precede the petition and be spent in the community without another prohibiting conviction or insanity finding.
The statute does not permit this petition procedure after a felony sex offense, a class A felony, or a felony carrying a maximum sentence of at least 20 years. The record and any other state or federal prohibition still require separate review.
Not necessarily. A Washington restoration order does not by itself resolve every possible federal or out-of-state firearm restriction. Those issues should be reviewed before possession.
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Free consultation. Available 24/7. We quote a flat fee up front and offer payment plans on most cases. The number we quote is the number you pay, no matter how many hearings your case takes.