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

June 23, 2025 by kriscarrasco

Washington New Gun Laws 2025 Take Effect July 1 2025

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 are forcing small businesses to close their firearms departments. As a firearms rights attorney, I’m seeing how these laws affect law-abiding citizens daily. Here’s what dealers and gun owners need to know about HB 2118 and the upcoming permit requirements under HB 1163.

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

February 10, 2025January 20, 2025 by kriscarrasco

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 address two major issues that currently prevent many Washington residents from restoring their firearm rights. The Current Problem Under the … Read more

Washington State’s Proposed 2025 Firearm Legislation

January 13, 2025 by kriscarrasco

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 both gun owners’ rights and public safety. Background Check System Updates (SB 5056) Senator Wagoner’s SB 5056 addresses a critical … Read more

New Misdemeanors That Revoke Firearm Rights

January 5, 2025December 31, 2024 by kriscarrasco

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, 2023. These include: Why the Expansion? The state legislature is trying to reduce gun violence by disarming individuals with recent … Read more

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

September 23, 2024 by kriscarrasco

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 introduce significant changes to firearm possession, reporting requirements, and security measures for dealers. Here’s an overview of the key legislative … Read more

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

December 15, 2023 by kriscarrasco

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 dates. Assault Weapons Ban: House Bill 1240 This bill introduces a major change in gun control by prohibiting the manufacture, … Read more

Feb 29, 2024

by GC on Kris Carrasco Attorney at Law

Out of State Restraining Order

I was in a horrible situation where the mother of my son had me arrested on false claims so she could kidnap our son and move to Washington from California. She filed a restraining order when she got to Washington, listing our son as a protected party and claimed I had been abusive to her and him, writing a statement filled with lies and stories going back many years. She went so far as to have her family members, whom had never left Washington submit statements as well. The whole thing was disturbing and as a result I wasn't able to see my son for months. Kris didn't get dragged into arguing the meritless claims she made but instead focused on the actual law. Washington did not have jurisdiction over me and as a result a restraining order was not legal. A temp judge granted the restraining order and Kris made the judge explain on the stand multiple times how Washington had jurisdiction. She could not. He filed a motion for reconsideration shortly after outlining case law and making it clear that the temp judge had made a mistake. A commissioner reviewed and granted the motion for reconsideration. As a result, I was able to be reunited with my son, 102 days later. Kris is an amazing lawyer and I can't thank him enough for what he did for me and my son. Don't hesitate to hire him.