Washington Concealed Pistol License (CPL) Practice Exam

Which of the following disqualifies you from obtaining a CPL in Washington State?

1. A DUI conviction 5 years ago

2. A felony conviction

3. A misdemeanor assault conviction 3 years ago

4. All of the above

The correct answer is: A felony conviction

A felony conviction serves as a disqualifier for obtaining a Concealed Pistol License (CPL) in Washington State. Under Washington law, individuals who have been convicted of a felony are prohibited from possessing firearms, making them ineligible for a CPL. This disqualification exists regardless of how much time has passed since the conviction. While a DUI conviction from five years ago and a misdemeanor assault conviction from three years ago may have implications for someone's ability to obtain a CPL, they do not carry the same automatic disqualification as a felony conviction does. A conviction for a serious misdemeanor, like assault, can disqualify you depending on the circumstances surrounding the incident, but usually not in the same absolute manner as a felony conviction. Therefore, the felony conviction is the most critical factor that leads to disqualification.