WA SB5099

Transfers firearm dealer licensing authority from local jurisdictions to Washington State Patrol, requiring dealers to obtain both federal and state licenses with initial fees of $500 and renewal fees of $125-$1,500 based on sales volume.

Requires dealers and employees to complete annual training on firearms laws, identifying straw purchasers and trafficking, recognizing indicators of illegal purchases or self-harm intent, and preventing theft.

Mandates enhanced physical security including metal bars/grates or security screens on doors and windows, monitored alarm systems, and 24-hour digital video surveillance with 45-90 day recording retention.

Requires dealers to maintain $1,000,000 liability insurance, submit annual reports to the Attorney General on trace requests and ATF inspections, and report any firearm theft within 24 hours to law enforcement.

Authorizes Washington State Patrol to conduct annual inspections of 10% of licensed dealers, investigate violations, and revoke licenses for non-compliance, with violations reported to federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.