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Gun Buyer Permit

Fast | Compliant | Good for 5 years

Produced by a WA State Federal Firearms Licensed (FFL) and nationally recognized firearms, weapons, & self defense combatives nonprofit. (Est. 2010)

For now you can get your online firearm training certificate online here, but in 2027, a live-fire gun safety class will be required to purchase a firearm in WA.

Be the first to get your early adopter discount for your WA Gun Permit course when we launch:

FAST Permit-to-Purchase Program

The average student takes just 5-25 total minutes to complete 100% of the course

What Makes Our Training Different

– Flexible: Learn on your own. No stuffy classrooms. Take notes & study at your own pace.

– Mobile: Traveling? Lunch break? No problem. Anywhere you have a connection.

– Affordable: Because 95% of your learning is online (no expensive classrooms), we pass the savings on to you.

– Compliant: Taught by a WA State FFL & Kalos Agon Intl (Enumclaw), a nationally recognized firearms, weapons, & combatives training nonprofit.

– Professionally done: Designed in-state by an award winning, online course design creative team. We have Harborview ER Doctors, US Army Medics, Family Medicine Providers, & lawyers. We’re not just slapping generic YouTube videos onto a website and calling it “training.”

3 Steps to Get Your WA Gun Buyer Permit

ONLINE COURSE: 5-25 Minutes
- Take our certified online class, once it's launched. Sign up above to be notified.
- The length of time it takes depends on how fast of a learner you are.
- This will accomplish 95% of your training.
LIVE FIRE DEMONSTRATION: 5 Minutes
- Make an appointment for a live-fire demonstration.
- Location: Enumclaw, WA.
- You can text us to set up a time.
- We provide everything you'll need; the gun, ammo, hearing protection, eye protection, and facilities.
WAIT: 30-60 Days
- Washington State Patrol will mail you your permit.
- They'll issue it within 30 days (or 60 days if you are a new resident or don’t have a WA driver’s license)
- This permit will be good for 5 years.
- The live fire portion is good for 10 years.

What do I get out of this course?

By the end of this course, you will be certified to get your WA State Gun Buyer permit, which is issued by Washington State Patrol.

Key Requirements from the Law

According to RCW 9.41.1132 (as amended by HB 1163):
Our certified firearms safety training program includes:

– Basic firearms safety rules
– Firearms and children (safe storage, talking to kids)
– Firearms and suicide prevention
– Secure gun storage to prevent unauthorized access
– Safe handling of firearms
– State and federal firearms laws (transfers, prohibited places)
– State laws on use of deadly force for self-defense
– Techniques for avoiding and managing violent confrontations
– Live-fire shooting exercises (demonstrating safe handling and shooting proficiency)

Our Program is…

Sponsored by a nationally recognized organization that customarily offers firearms training with instructors certified by the organization. We will be certified and recertified every 5 years by Washington State Patrol (WSP).

No experience necessary

FAQs - WA State Gun Buy Permit

When does this law go into effect?
A. Starting May 1, 2027, a permit is required for new purchases of firearms, even if you already own guns. You do not need to retroactively get a permit just to keep the guns you already have.
Who does this apply to?
A. Every WA State person who wants to buy a gun. There are certain exceptions (below) such as military and police.
I have a concealed carry license (CPL or CWP). Does this law still apply to me?
A. Yes, it applies to pretty much everyone.
How much does your course cost?
A. $99. Certification lasts for 5 years and the permit is issued straight from Washington State Patrol. It will take them 30-60 days to issue, so it's best to complete this course sooner rather than later so you can be prepared to buy a gun.
What's the process of buying a gun?
A. We outline all the easy steps on our FFL website, HappyGuns.org
How intense is the "live fire" portion of the course?
A. Our goal is to create a course that is fast, easy, safe, and checks all the boxes of House Bill 1163. No experience necessary! Our ratings speak for themselves.

What happens if I don’t take this course?
A. Without proof of completing a certified firearms safety training program, the Washington State Patrol cannot issue you a permit. Dealers will be legally prohibited from selling or transferring firearms to you.
How long is this permit good for?
A. You must complete certified training within the last 5 years to apply for or renew a permit.
For renewals, the “live fire” portion is valid for up to 10 years.
Can I use a permit from another state?
A. No. The law requires a permit issued through the Washington State Patrol. Out-of-state permits or certificates are not valid for purchasing a firearm in Washington.
What's makes this course different?
A. It's fast, safe, compliant, and informative. Our goal is to get you in and out, fully trained and prepared to be issued your WA State Gun Buyer Permit.
Are there any exemptions from training?
A. Yes. Certain active military members, law enforcement officers, tribal police, and licensed armed security or investigators may qualify for exemptions . Everyone else must complete training.
Does this permit replace a Concealed Pistol License (CPL)?
A. No. The gun buyer permit only allows you to purchase firearms. A CPL is still required if you want to legally carry concealed.

Sample Course Video

About the Instructors

TACTlCOUTURE® | Kalos Agon International®

TACTlCOUTURE® and Kalos Agon International® (KA Intl) jointly provide combatives & firearms safety and self-defense training programs that align with the requirements set forth in RCW 9.41.1132, as amended by Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1163 (2025).

Organizational Background

Kalos Agon International (KA Intl): Founded in 2010, KA Intl is a nationally recognized nonprofit specializing in self-defense, weapons training, and combatives. KA Intl has trained students worldwide and has over a decade of proven credibility in curriculum design and instruction in martial and defensive disciplines.

TACTlCOUTURE: A federally licensed Type 07 FFL, TACTlCOUTURE operates in Enumclaw, WA. The organization has successfully completed and logged hundreds of firearm transfers in compliance with ATF regulations, maintaining a public reputation of strict adherence to law and 5/5 star client satisfaction.

Alignment with Statutory Requirements
Our certified firearms safety training program covers all nine (9) instructional areas mandated under Washington law.

Basic firearms safety rules

Firearms and children, including secure storage and family safety communication

Firearms and suicide prevention strategies

Secure gun storage and prevention of unauthorized access

Safe handling and operational procedures

State and federal firearms laws including transfers and prohibited locations

Washington state law on the use of deadly force for self-defense

Conflict avoidance, de-escalation, and management of violent confrontations

Live-fire shooting exercises, including student demonstration of safe handling and proficiency at a certified FFL (Federal Firearms License) facility.

Instructor and Program Sponsorship

Instructors teaching under KA Intl and TACTlCOUTURE are certified through nationally recognized training standards and deliver live-fire range instruction. As required by RCW 9.41.1132(3), our program qualifies as sponsored by a nationally recognized organization that customarily offers firearms training, ensuring compliance with state statute.

Certification and Documentation

Training will be provided under the Washington State Patrol’s certified program framework, using the standardized proof-of-completion form prescribed by WSP, and recertified every five (5) years as required by law.

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