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Packing heat: Washington cities with the most handgun licenses

Two different initiatives on the ballot this November seek different outcomes on gun background checks. Before it’s time to vote on the issues, MyNorthwest.com wanted to find out which Washington cities had the most handgun licenses (concealed pistol licenses, or CPL) issued to their residents. The following are the top 10 cities for people who are legally permitted to own a handgun.

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10. Puyallup
25% of Puyallup residents are licensed to carry a handgun.
Population: 38,147
Number of concealed pistol licenses: 9,577
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