ALL firearms require a background check AND require a 10-business day waiting period before they will be released. Per WA State Statue 9.41.092

Each background check (except pawn redemptions) will incur an $18 State Patrol Fee per transaction authorized by State Patrol HERE

Ponders Private Party Transfers and online purchase transfers run $45 plus tax. Pawn redemptions and in-store purchases do not incur this fee. 

What you will need for a background check:

• Current, unexpired photo ID with CURRENT address
  • Wrong address on your ID? Update it at the DOL HERE
  • Then email a copy to customerservice@pondersloans.com
  • OR you can use unexpired fishing license, voters card, vehicle registration, CWP
• Safety Training Course per HB1143/i-1639
  • FREE version HERE
  • Then email a copy to customerservice@pondersloans.com

• ACTIVE MILITARY will need:
  • Military ID
  • Copy of PCS Orders
  • Proof of WA State Residency for 90 days
  • Safety Training Course (see link above)

If you have not picked up your firearm after receiving a proceed, within 30 days of filling out the 4473, you will incur another $45 background check fee and waiting period.

What you need to know about pawning a firearm:

• Ponders DOES NOT loan on ANY semi-auto rifles, .22LR included
• We DO NOT accept any firearms with mags over 10 rounds, no threaded barrels pistols, and no silencers
• Your Concealed Weapons Permit is only good for that, concealing. It will not move your background check to the front of the line or allow us to release your firearm any quicker.