The Washington Arms Collectors (W.A.C.) is a non-profit 501(c)(4) social-welfare organization incorporated to further the common good and general welfare of people in the state of Washington and the Northwest through the following activities:

• Support for the exercise of the fundamental right of citizens under both the Washington State and United States Constitutions to possess and use firearms for a variety of legally protected purposes including: defense of the country, self-defense, recreation and sporting activities.

• The provision of events and networks that facilitate the exchange of firearms in order to further the preservation and collection of historically significant firearms.

• The documentation and preservation of knowledge on collectible firearms through research, publication and archiving of information and published articles.