Washington Concealed Pistol License (CPL) Practice Exam

Under Washington State law, which of the following could disqualify one from obtaining a CPL?

1. A conviction for a misdemeanor

2. A conviction for a serious offense

3. Receiving a traffic ticket

4. Being under 18 years old

The correct answer is: A conviction for a serious offense

A conviction for a serious offense could disqualify someone from obtaining a Concealed Pistol License (CPL) in Washington State. This is because Washington law prohibits individuals who have been convicted of a serious offense from obtaining a CPL. Serious offenses include felonies, domestic violence convictions, and other violent crimes. It is essential for applicants to meet all the necessary requirements, including having a clean criminal record, to be eligible for a CPL in Washington State. Option A (A conviction for a misdemeanor), Option C (Receiving a traffic ticket), and Option D (Being under 18 years old) are not typically disqualifying factors for obtaining a CPL in Washington State. Misdemeanors and traffic tickets, if unrelated to serious offenses, may not automatically disqualify someone from obtaining a CPL. Additionally, individuals must be at least 21 years old to apply for a CPL in Washington State, so being under 18 years old is not a valid disqualifying factor either.