With Washington courts’ online systems down, thousands of firearm sales on hold

Buyers must wait until Washington State Patrol can access databases for background checks

Posted 11/13/24

Washington state courts’ computer systems have been down for nearly two weeks, disrupting the operation of local courts and preventing the completion of thousands of firearm sales.

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