Gun Racks in Pickup Trucks?

[snowpack]

Kind of getting off topic here but just to clarify even further, it is legal to have a loaded handgun in a vehicle if you are going to, or coming from, any outdoor recreational activity (hunting for example.) A CPL is not needed in this situation.

I think it is legal to carry concealed when engaged in those activities when not in a vehicle.  Once it enters the vehicle a CPL is needed if it is loaded.

[NW-GSP]

Kind of getting off topic here but just to clarify even further, it is legal to have a loaded handgun in a vehicle if you are going to, or coming from, any outdoor recreational activity (hunting for example.) A CPL is not needed in this situation.

I think it is legal to carry concealed when engaged in those activities when not in a vehicle.  Once it enters the vehicle a CPL is needed if it is loaded.

WRONG- read bobcats post, he is correct. It is even written in the little green book they give you when you get your cpl.

[luvmystang67]

Kind of getting off topic here but just to clarify even further, it is legal to have a loaded handgun in a vehicle if you are going to, or coming from, any outdoor recreational activity (hunting for example.) A CPL is not needed in this situation.

I think it is legal to carry concealed when engaged in those activities when not in a vehicle.  Once it enters the vehicle a CPL is needed if it is loaded.

WRONG- read bobcats post, he is correct. It is even written in the little green book they give you when you get your cpl.

I second this motion, that is technically correct.  Now you just have to prove it in courts if you get caught.  I've seen the verbiage, that is what is written.

[csaaphill]

nice ya gun racks seem ot be a thing of the past. I'd do it still if I could get one mounted.

[Windwalker]

 Have a lifted  '84 extra cab Yota (too high to easily see into) 3 gun rack is under the rear window.  Which by the way is a real cluster getting things out of when a 'yote jumps out in front of you on a drag road-  it holds the guns real secure..just sayin'....

 Years ago was comfortable doing a fill up and if no one around, would lock it and do a quick in-and-out for junk food or whatever if I could keep visual contact while dodging into a 7/11 type store. - situational awareness is omnipotent as always -

 Now I don't feel comfortable doing it & won't leave guns without a look-out posted.

  I also leave a 'special' note visible when out hunting due to the electronics aboard that hasn't failed me yet. I don't have much confidence in it, but makes me feel a little better.

 - We may be out of sight but we are not out of range -

  Remember taking guns to school and leaving them in the rear window rack many times so we could light out on a hunt after school or show off our latest purchase and no one thought anything of it.

Times have sure changed so now-

Have two of these http://www.fas1safe.com/main.sc ( I highly recommend them - built like a tank)

And (can't have too much storage) pondering one of these http://www.consolevault.com/secret-safe.html & maybe a console setup in one of the rigs.

Now we are contemplating a more secure set up like this. http://www.truckvault.com/  Spendy but secure storage if done right and due to the recent break in's at matches down south think its time to step up.

I don't have the link handy but not to long ago at one of the high level match's vandals had permeated the area waiting for out of state competitors with expensive match guns to drop their vigilance, broke into quite a few vehicles and left them high and dry without guns for the match. Some were at restaurants and some ran into the store for a minute too long. Rated high on the suck factor scale.

[brush hunter]

http://www.ehow.com/list_6809942_truck-gun-rack-laws.html

It could be coming

[Bofire]

  I think Seattle or King county has an ordinance about "opaque" cases, but am not sure.
Carl

[CP]

I think Seattle or King county has an ordinance about "opaque" cases, but am not sure.
Carl

No.

RCW 9.41.290
State preemption.
   

The state of Washington hereby fully occupies and preempts the entire field of firearms regulation within the boundaries of the state, including the registration, licensing, possession, purchase, sale, acquisition, transfer, discharge, and transportation of firearms, or any other element relating to firearms or parts thereof, including ammunition and reloader components. Cities, towns, and counties or other municipalities may enact only those laws and ordinances relating to firearms that are specifically authorized by state law, as in RCW 9.41.300, and are consistent with this chapter. Such local ordinances shall have the same penalty as provided for by state law. Local laws and ordinances that are inconsistent with, more restrictive than, or exceed the requirements of state law shall not be enacted and are preempted and repealed, regardless of the nature of the code, charter, or home rule status of such city, town, county, or municipality.

[JJD]

And in the school parking lot every truck had one with a gun in it.

When I was in high school, I threw the .30-30 Model 94 in the back on the way to school so I could hunt after school. We'd be out in the lot showing each other our guns and talking about where we'd hunt. Imagine that today. 

You'd probably be taken out by a drone or a SWAT team (more likely a SWAT battalion  ). Then the news shows would refer to you as right wing 2A nutjob and post your worst pictures all over.

But I am a right wing, 2A nutjob. I don't have any bad pictures, though. I look awesome in everything!

   If the shoe fits, wiggle your toes and enjoy the walk.

[Gobble Gobble]

I personally would not have a window rack but a roof rack would be nice.

Had a friend growing up who's dad a a rifle stolen from one while at deer camp. they were all out hunting and someone came into camp, broke into the truck and took the rifle.

Continuing the off topic subject. There are four states that have laws against truck gun racks and Washington is not one of them. Washington is an open carry state. You can display a rifle or shotgun in a vehicle all you want, however, it CANNOT be loaded while the vehicle is in motion. If you ask some Game Wardens just leaning a loaded rifle or shotgun against a motorized vehicle of any kind it is a violation and subject to a ticket. From my readings the only loaded firearm that can even touch a vehicle is a handgun and the owner must be in possesion of a CPL.


Here a couple good websites for information, but they mostly pertain to handguns.
washingtongunrights.com
opencarry.org
carryconcealed.net

[ghosthunter]

Kind of getting off topic here but just to clarify even further, it is legal to have a loaded handgun in a vehicle if you are going to, or coming from, any outdoor recreational activity (hunting for example.) A CPL is not needed in this situation.

I think it is legal to carry concealed when engaged in those activities when not in a vehicle.  Once it enters the vehicle a CPL is needed if it is loaded.

Wow at least 3 or 4 threads on this this year and still comes up. Bobcat wins on this one.
 

[ghosthunter]

I think Seattle or King county has an ordinance about "opaque" cases, but am not sure.
Carl

Read the Preemption post in blue.
No one,city,state,county can pass any gun law stricter than state law.
The legislature is the only ones who can write gun laws.

[ghosthunter]

As for the OP topic. I no longer use the window racks but I do keep the hang on the seat rack in my truck.

As far as stickers I have pro gun stickers. I refuse to live in fear that some scum bag will break in to my truck. They win if you allow them to influnce your life.

[Special T]

I think Seattle or King county has an ordinance about "opaque" cases, but am not sure.
Carl

Read the Preemption post in blue.
No one,city,state,county can pass any gun law stricter than state law.
The legislature is the only ones who can write gun laws.

Thats why Seattle passes laws prohibiting guns from parks right? 

[Hermannr]

This law is correct and applies ONLY to pistols kept loaded in a motor vehicle, enabled by owning a CPL.  To keep a loaded pistol in your vehicle without a CPL would already be illegal, so no law needed there.  I'm not sure what the law would be if you had an unloaded pistol in plain view without a CPL.  I think legally that is acceptable, but I'm sure you'd lose your court case, mostly for being dumb.

I have never seen a law pertaining to rifles or non-CPL pistols.

Thanks for your input.

You can have a loaded pistol in your vehicle without a CPL, go look at RCW 9.41.060  especially ( as well as the others, but as we are on a hunting forum, ( would be most fitting.