There are three types of pistol licenses.

See the Washington 'infobox' or one of this section's referenced documents for the complete list as well as where exceptions apply for those who hold concealed pistol licenses.

However, in order to possess firearms in the city you need a rifle and shotgun license or a pistol license.

Every buyer must obtain a pistol license or shotgun permit from the police department.

His defense was that he was at a courthouse renewing a pistol license at the time that the murder had taken place.

Of all the states that issue carry pistol licenses, New York State has arguably the strictest handgun licensing policies in the nation.

A pistol license is required to physically examine a handgun for purchase at a gun store or gun show.

"How could they take my pistol license away from me, and I haven't done anything?"

If you're not Jack the Ripper" he said, "and you jump through the application hoops properly, you will get a pistol license in New York.

Under the arrangement, Mr. Kerik would not serve any time in jail and would keep his private investigator's license and his pistol license.