HB 3221 - DIGEST

Declares that, it is a class C felony for a nonimmigrant alien residing in Washington to carry or possess any firearm, without having first obtained an alien firearm license.

Requires the chief of police of a municipality or the sheriff of a county to within sixty days after the filing of an application of a nonimmigrant alien residing in the state of Washington, issue an alien firearm license to such person to carry or possess a firearm for the purposes of hunting and sport shooting. The permit shall be good for two years or until the nonimmigrant alien permanently leaves the state. The issuing authority shall not refuse to accept completed applications for alien firearm licenses during regular business hours. The applicant's privilege to bear arms may not be denied, unless the applicant's alien firearm license is in a revoked status, or the applicant: (1) Is ineligible to possess a firearm under the provisions of RCW 9.41.040 or 9.41.045;

(2) Is subject to a court order or injunction regarding firearms pursuant to RCW 9A.46.080, 10.14.080, 10.99.040, 10.99.045, 26.09.050, 26.09.060, 26.10.040, 26.10.115, 26.26.130, 26.50.060, 26.50.070, or 26.26.590;

(3) Is free on bond or personal recognizance pending trial, appeal, or sentencing for a felony offense; or

(4) Has an outstanding warrant for his or her arrest from any court of competent jurisdiction for a felony or misdemeanor.