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Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence. 2024 ‘Safe Storage in Washington.’ Child & Consumer Safety. San Francisco, CA: Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence. 21 November
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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations in Washington
Washington does not require a locking device to accompany the sale of a firearm, although federal law applies, and no state statutes require firearm owners to affirmatively lock their weapons.
State administrative regulations may impose locking device or other safe storage requirements…
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