Petition to Restore Firearms Rights
Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective June 1, 2024
This form is a request to the court asking for the right to own a firearm to be restored. It asks the person filling it out to answer questions about past crimes, mental health commitments, and time spent in the community.
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This form is used when an individual believes their right to possess a firearm, which may have been restricted by law, should be restored.
Usually filed by the person starting the case.
Common questions
- Who fills out this form?
- The person asking for the right to possess a firearm to be restored fills out this form. This person is called the petitioner.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect June 1, 2024.
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