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Possessing Firearms / Dangerous Weapons on School Facilities.  

Yes, Washington does prohibit firearms on school grounds.  But the law has many exceptions to it.  The applicable statute, RCW 9.41.280 reads https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9.41.280  

Licensed Day Care (child care) Facilities.

https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9.41.282  

There are prohibitions against possessing firearms at voting facilities.

https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9.41.284  

There are several other places where you cannot carry a firearm under any circumstances.
Courthouses, jail facilities, any place designated by Washington law as age 21 and older are just a few of Washington's restrictions. You can see all of them here.  https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9.41.300  

Special rules regarding the State Capitol Grounds in Olympia.

https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9.41.305  

Outdoor Concert Venues.

Washington law prohibits the possession of firearms, by anyone except law enforcement, at all outdoor concert venues. https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=70.108.150  

Bearing Arms Is Your Right, Protecting Your Family Is Your Responsibility.

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