Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Pierce County. Tacoma, situated along Puget Sound, is known for its waterfront parks and proximity to Mount Rainier. We ship firearm orders to FFL dealers throughout the {city} area, ensuring compliance with all state regulations.
Pick an FFL dealer near you that accepts shipped transfers and name it at checkout. We confirm their license and ship the firearm to them. Ammunition, optics and parts ship straight to your door where Washington law allows.
Washington enforces strict firearm purchase rules. A ten-day waiting period applies to transfers, with background checks conducted by the Washington State Patrol. Semiautomatic rifle buyers must be at least 21 and provide proof of a recognized firearms safety course completed within the last five years. Magazines holding more than ten rounds are prohibited, and certain semiautomatic rifles are banned by name and feature. A permit-to-purchase system is being phased in, so verify current regulations with the State Patrol before ordering.
Dealers in these communities all work for Tacoma-area buyers:
Washington mandates a concealed pistol license for concealed handgun carry, issued by the Pierce County Sheriff or local police chief after fingerprinting and background checks, with a minimum age of 21. Open carry is lawful without a license in most areas but prohibited at permitted demonstrations and state capitol grounds. Licenses are valid for five years. Schools, courthouses, jails, bars, childcare facilities, restricted airport areas, and posted properties are off limits. Washington frequently updates these rules, so check current regulations.
Washington Fish and Wildlife manages hunting through designated game management units, each with distinct seasons for modern firearms, muzzleloaders, and archery. Most deer tags are sold over the counter, while special permit draws allocate elk and quality deer hunts. The modern firearm general deer season begins in mid-October and lasts about two weeks in most units. White-tailed deer are prevalent in the northeast, mule deer in central and southern units, and blacktail west of the Cascades. State magazine restrictions apply to purchases. Confirm current regulations for your unit.
Hunters near Tacoma can explore game management units west of the Cascades, with notable public lands such as the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
Shooters in Tacoma benefit from nearby ranges like the Tacoma Sportsmen's Club, offering facilities for handgun, rifle, and shotgun enthusiasts.
The ranges on the city pages are public facilities run or listed by the state wildlife agency, a state forest or a national forest, picked by distance from each city. Licenses, passes and hours are set by the agency.
Source: State wildlife agency and public-land range listings, September 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.
Yes. Order here, name a licensed FFL dealer in Lakewood, University Place, Puyallup, Tacoma or anywhere in Pierce County, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the background check.
Yes. Washington imposes a ten-day waiting period on firearm transfers, with background checks conducted by the Washington State Patrol.
No. Washington bans the sale of magazines holding more than ten rounds, so we cannot ship them to Washington addresses.
Yes. Washington requires buyers of semiautomatic rifles to be at least 21 and provide proof of a recognized firearms safety course completed within the last five years. Additionally, certain models are prohibited. Check current regulations.
The catalog carries chokes, magazine plugs and recoil pads for common shotguns; search by model. Federal rules require a three-shell plug for waterfowl.
Each dealer sets its own fee, commonly $20 to $75. Call before you order to confirm the price and that they accept firearms shipped from an online store.
General information, not legal advice. Rules current as of September 2026. See our buying guide and check with Pierce County Sheriff or your city police chief or a local attorney about your own situation.