NOTICE
ALIEN FIREARMS LICENSE APPLICANTS
Changes to 18 U.S.C. 922(d)(9) became effective September 30, 1996. This section of federal
law makes it unlawful for any person who has been convicted in any court of domestic
violence assault (felony or misdemeanor), to possess a firearm, regardless of the date of
conviction, unless specific firearm rights have been restored.
Note: A person shall not be precluded from possession of a firearm if the conviction has
been the subject of a pardon, annulment, certificate of rehabilitation, or other equivalent
procedure based on a finding of the rehabilitation of the person convicted or the conviction
or disposition has been the subject of a pardon, annulment, or other equivalent procedure
based on a finding of innocence. RCW 9.41.040 (3)
This change to federal law differs from the Washington State law in that it applies to
domestic violence convictions that occurred prior to 7/1/93, whereas Washington State law
only applies to those convictions after 7/1/93. Therefore, convictions of domestic violence
assault may be prohibitive.
If you have ever been convicted of domestic violence assault and have not had your
firearm rights restored, you may be prohibited from firearm possession, even if you
are issued an alien firearm license.
•
CAUTION: Although state and local laws do not differ, federal law and state
law on the possession of firearms may differ. If federal law prohibits you from
possession of firearms you may be prosecuted in federal court. A state license
is not a defense against a federal prosecution.
If you are in any doubt as to your eligibility to possess firearms, we encourage you to seek
legal counsel prior to submitting your application for a license.
I have read and fully understand the foregoing statement.
Signed_____________________________________ Date_____________________________
FIR-652-010 ALIEN FIREARM LIC APP (R/9/00)FM/W Page 1 of 3