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Washington Supreme Court: Two DUIs Within Seven Years Strip Gun Rights

Court says two DUI convictions within seven years trigger loss of Second Amendment rights; the ruling drew a dissent.

Published Jun 11, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The Washington State Supreme Court has ruled that individuals convicted of two driving-under-the-influence offenses within a seven-year period will be stripped of their Second Amendment right to possess firearms. The decision prompted a dissenting opinion that criticized the ruling.