Washington Concealed Pistol License (CPL) Practice Exam

Disable ads (and more) with a membership for a one time $4.99 payment

Prepare for your Washington Concealed Pistol License (CPL) Exam with our practice tests. Features multiple choice questions, with hints and detailed explanations. Ace your CPL exam!

Practice this question and more.


Can a Concealed Pistol License (CPL) be denied for mental health reasons in Washington State?

  1. Yes

  2. No

  3. Only if committed to a mental institution

  4. Only if declared incompetent by a court

The correct answer is: Yes

In Washington State, a Concealed Pistol License (CPL) can be denied for mental health reasons. This means that even if a person meets all other requirements for obtaining a CPL, they may still be denied if they have a history of mental illness that may make them a danger to themselves or others. Option B, no, is incorrect because as stated above, a CPL can be denied for mental health reasons. Option C, only if committed to a mental institution, is incorrect because a person can still be denied a CPL for mental health reasons even if they have not been committed to a mental institution. Option D, only if declared incompetent by a court, is incorrect because a person can be denied a CPL for mental health reasons even if they have not been declared incompetent by a court.