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This bill amends existing Washington state law to create an exemption from the prohibition on importing assault rifles for individuals who hold a valid concealed pistol license (CPL). Specifically, the bill adds a new provision to RCW 9.41.390 that allows a person with a current concealed pistol license to import an assault rifle, which would otherwise be prohibited under the state's assault weapon restrictions. The existing law previously banned the manufacture, import, distribution, sale, or offer for sale of assault weapons, with only limited exceptions such as sales to law enforcement, military, or out-of-state buyers. This new exemption provides CPL holders with a specific pathway to import an assault rifle that was not previously available. The bill maintains other existing restrictions, such as preventing the transfer of such imported assault rifles to other individuals within the state, except under specific circumstances like transferring to a licensed dealer or law enforcement agency. Violation of the law remains a gross misdemeanor, ensuring that the exemption does not create a broad loophole in the assault weapon restrictions.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5349&Year=2025&Initiative=false