Explosives
 

You may need both a federal and a state license to work with explosives

If you want to work with explosives, you need to be aware of both federal and state regulations in place to ensure protection for the general public and a safe workplace for users of explosives, and to prevent illegal use and misuse of explosives.

You need a federal license

... to purchase, sell, manufacture or import explosives in the state of Washington.

Here's how to get it:

Request from the Federal Firearms Licensing Center (FFLC) at 404-417-2750 or nlc@atf.gov.

Additional information on explosives is available at ATF Online (Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, US Department of Justice).

You need a Washington State explosives license

...to use, purchase, sell, manufacture or store explosives

Here's how to get it:

Request an explosives licensing packet by phone at 360-902-5563 or e-mail at gilh235@lni.wa.gov. Please specify the type of explosive license requested.


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Other important Washington State regulations:

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See also:

Doing Business in Washington.

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