Re: Restoring firearm rights in Washington

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Here is the AG opinion I think you are referring to. The opinion only concerns violent or drug
related crimes. Not sure if your offense is considered violent. Also, the opinion refers to RCW
9.41.070(2) which is the Concealed pistol license statute not the firearm permit statute. The
opinion seems to be directed to a concealed carry permit not to simple ownership/possession of a
firearm.

"Under RCW 9.41.070(2), an individual who
was convicted of a violent or drug-related
crime does not regain the right to lawfully
possess and carry a handgun if, absent a
finding of rehabilitation or innocence, the
individual is pardoned or completes the
terms of parole and receives a final
discharge and restoration of civil
rights under chapter 9.96 RCW. Op.Atty.Gen.
1993, No. 10."