Washington Concealed Pistol License (CPL) Practice Exam

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Can a Concealed Pistol License (CPL) be denied for mental health reasons in Washington State?

  1. Yes

  2. No

  3. Only if committed to a mental institution

  4. Only if declared incompetent by a court

The correct answer is: Yes

In Washington State, a Concealed Pistol License (CPL) can be denied for mental health reasons. This means that even if a person meets all other requirements for obtaining a CPL, they may still be denied if they have a history of mental illness that may make them a danger to themselves or others. Option B, no, is incorrect because as stated above, a CPL can be denied for mental health reasons. Option C, only if committed to a mental institution, is incorrect because a person can still be denied a CPL for mental health reasons even if they have not been committed to a mental institution. Option D, only if declared incompetent by a court, is incorrect because a person can be denied a CPL for mental health reasons even if they have not been declared incompetent by a court.