Washington I-1639 (100% Online Course)

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State of Washington Initiative No. 1639 “Public Safety and Semiautomatic Assault Rifle Act” (“I-1639”) passed a public vote in November 2018. I-1639 alters the legal procedures relating to the purchase of firearms, specifically semiautomatic rifles, in the State of Washington by requiring prospective purchasers to complete mandatory training prior to purchasing a semiautomatic rifle. This class is specifically designed to meet the I-1639 training requirement.

I-1639 states that the safety training must be conducted by a recognized organization that “customarily offers firearms training” and must be completed every five years to be eligible to purchase. The training must consist of instruction on, at a minimum, six mandatory subjects:

1. Basic firearms safety rules;
2. Firearms and children, including secure gun storage and talking to children about gun safety;
3. Firearms and suicide prevention;
4. Secure gun storage to prevent unauthorized access and use;
5. Safe handling of firearms; and
6. State and federal firearms laws, including prohibited firearms transfers.

These training requirements are required as of July 1, 2019.

This class consists of roughly 15 lessons on various topics and will take between 30 minutes to 1 hour to complete. You may take this course on any device (phone, tablet or computer) and there is no test. Upon completion of the course you will receive your training certificate of completion immediately. You will use the certificate of completion to purchase your semi-automatic rifle in Washington. 

Yes. Washington Initiative 1639 and Wash. Rev. Code Ann. §9.41.090 provide the requirements for what must be taught in the 1639 course, as well as who must instruct the course. This course has been specifically designed by a nationally recognized firearm law attorney, and former Washington State prosecutor (under Rule 9), to comply with all of the legally mandated training requirements. The law does not specify how the training must be transmitted (either in-person or online), so Legal Heat has designed courses for both formats. Since November 9, 2018, our attorneys have been in contact with the Washington Department of Licensing regarding our I-1639 in-person and online training courses. We are so confident in our training that we requested a formal review and approval,  but unfortunately, the Department of Licensing does not offer that service. They did not, however, voice any objections to our online or in-person courses. In the past year, thousands of students have completed this online 1639 course and used it to purchase semi-auto rifles in Washington.

Legal Heat has been in operation for over a decade and has certified well in excess of 200,000 students to obtain their concealed firearm permits. Currently, Legal Heat has physical operations in over 30 states and trains thousands of people each month at our in-person training courses. We would never risk our reputation, or your time & money, on something that we weren’t certain was in accordance with all applicable laws.

You can read more about the laws relating to this training by clicking here.

This course was designed in conjunction with nationally recognized firearm law attorneys, college professors and professional firearm instructors. This course was specifically designed to comply with the training requirements of WA I-1639 and Wash. Rev. Code Ann. §9.41.090. Your instructor for this course is a firearm law attorney and a former Washington prosecutor.

The course will consist of a variety of professionally polished video explanations, text overviews written by subject matter experts, and interactive content, all of which are designed to help you learn the most crucial information you will need to know.

You can expect to complete the course in as short as 30 minutes, or as long as you would prefer, depending on your pace. The course is divided into 3 modules, which will cover the following topics:

• Module 1: Firearm Basics
• Module 2: Firearm Laws
• Module 3: Paperwork and Application Process

Within the firearm industry, there is a lot of debate about what constitutes enough training to prepare someone for carrying a concealed firearm. Throughout the United States, Legal Heat teaches nearly 100 different in-person concealed firearm permit courses each month. These courses will range from 4 hours in length to over 3 days in duration, depending on the state laws where we operate. Legal Heat’s position on what constitutes enough training is that there is never enough training.

We encourage all of our students, whether in-person or online, to continue their firearm safety and functionality training for their entire lifetime. However, when it comes to qualifying someone to exercise their inalienable right to carry a firearm for self-protection, we are not going to force anyone to do anything more than state law requires. If your state requires a 16-hour in-person training course (like Illinois), then we are going to offer the absolute best 16-hour course in the industry. If other states (such as Virginia, Idaho or Iowa) only require completion of an online training course, then we will offer the best online training course possible. We are here to encourage people to exercise their rights, not to dissuade them from doing so.

This course has been designed by attorneys, professional firearm instructors, college professors, and graphic designers. Make no mistake, this is the finest online training course on the market.

Once you complete your online training course we hope to see you in one of our hundreds of in-person training courses as you continue your firearm training education.

Legal Heat was founded in 2006 and has since helped over 200,000 students become qualified to receive concealed carry permits, doing so in a non-intimidating and entertaining manner. To ensure that students receive high-quality firearms education, Legal Heat uses a specialized curriculum developed by firearms law attorneys who also serve as firearms instructors. Legal Heat’s 60+ instructors are certified by the NRA, USCAA, Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification, Law Enforcement Agencies, and other states including Alaska, Minnesota, Nebraska, Illinois, Texas, and more.

Legal Heat’s instructors’ collective resume’s include legal experience as attorneys and prosecutors, multiple law enforcement agencies, (FBI, SWAT, DEA) all branches of the US military (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines & Coast Guard including service in Special Forces), executive protection, bail bond recovery agents and nationally competitive shooters in USPSA, IDPA, 3-Gun, NRA and other competitions.  All of our instructors share or collective passion for teaching and bringing new people into the family of responsible firearms owners.

Legal Heat holds concealed carry classes and firearms training classes in 150+ locations in over 35+ states in partnership with great retailers like Sportsman’s Warehouse, Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, North 40, CAL Ranch, Scheel’s, and others.

In 2019, in response to consumer demand,  Legal Heat began offering online training in addition to our industry-leading instructor-led training.

Legal Heat produces the “50 State Guide to Firearm Laws and Regulations” book and Legal Heat App. It is the only App featuring comprehensive carry law summaries written by attorneys. This App is a must-have for every firearm owner in the United States. You may find the App in the App Store and Google Play.

The Legal Heat App is recommended by:

• ConcealedNation.org
• Massad Ayoob
• ITS Tactical
• ConcealedCarry.org
• Guns.com
• and over 300,000 users with great reviews!

 

The Legal Heat App provides:

• The most current law updates in the industry
• Concealed carry laws
• Open carry laws
• Easy navigation
• Reciprocity maps
• Firearm transport laws
• Video illustrations