06/17/2026
đ¨ Washington Gun Owners â Important Ruling on DUI & Firearm Rights
On June 11, the Washington State Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that two DUI convictions within seven years can result in the permanent loss of your Second Amendment rights under state law.
Letâs be 100% clear upfront: Impaired driving is reckless, dangerous, and completely unacceptable. It kills and injures innocent people every single day. Responsible gun owners should never â EVER â get behind the wheel after drinking or using drugs. If you carry or own fi****ms, you carry an even higher standard of personal responsibility. Drive sober. Period.
That said, this ruling raises serious questions. The court upheld the stateâs ability to categorically disarm repeat DUI offenders without requiring an individualized finding that the person is dangerous *with a firearm*. Four justices dissented strongly, arguing this goes too far and doesnât properly align with the constitutional standards set by the U.S. Supreme Court.
We believe in rights AND responsibilities. Strong penalties for DUI â jail time, long license suspensions, ignition interlocks, and real accountability â are absolutely appropriate. But expanding the list of people who can be stripped of a fundamental constitutional right deserves careful scrutiny.
What do you think, Washington? Is this the right approach to public safety, or does it risk going too far?
Drive sober. Train hard. Protect the Constitution.
Stay safe out there.
âThe Freedom Range