Washington Initiative 1639

Washington Initiative 1639, approved in 2018, is a gun safety law that increases background checks for firearm purchases, raises the minimum age to buy semiautomatic rifles to 21, and requires firearm safety training. It also sets restrictions on the purchase of high-capacity magazines and implements new storage requirements to prevent unauthorized access. The initiative aims to enhance public safety by reducing gun violence while respecting lawful gun ownership rights, with certain exemptions for law enforcement and other qualified individuals.