Pistol while bowhunting

[GoldTip]

I always carry while bowhunting.  What I carry depends on what I'm worried about.

[wabassguy1]

XD 40 sub. is my archery carry gun this year, Last year was my S&W M&P 40 but it was a bit bulky.. Only time I carry is bear hunting or if I am heading to the big city.. which i know has nothing to do with this thread so will say nothing more

[backcountrygirl]

RE: carrying loaded pistol without CWP.  You don't need CWP while going to (participating in) and from recreational outings, as was pointed out in a previous post.  However, if you stop to get gas or go into a grocery store during that time, you might get cited, depending on the officer.  I have spoken to one officer who would not make an issue of it, but he could not speak for others.  Best to take it off and remove the clip before stepping from your vehicle to enter a business or pump gas.

[norsepeak]

waaayyy more likely to need a carry gun in the city than out bowhunting.

[CAMPMEAT]

...............there goes our 2nd amendment right. The gubmint is always treading on our right to bear arms no matter what. I carry mine when, what and whereever, it's my right. The less people ask questions, the better.

[Ridgeratt]

waaayyy more likely to need a carry gun in the city than out bowhunting.

Gotta say perhaps truer words have never been spoken. Besides what ever your carring is much more effective than a sidearm in the hands of most folks.

[ghosthunter]

RE: carrying loaded pistol without CWP.  You don't need CWP while going to (participating in) and from recreational outings, as was pointed out in a previous post.  However, if you stop to get gas or go into a grocery store during that time, you might get cited, depending on the officer.  I have spoken to one officer who would not make an issue of it, but he could not speak for others.  Best to take it off and remove the clip before stepping from your vehicle to enter a business or pump gas.

Washington is a Open Carry State. You do not need a CPL to pump gas or go in store. Just have it uncovered. A CPL says you can conceal, not you have to conceal.  If you are going and coming like noted in this thread there is no need for a CPL. When you get out of the car to pump or go inside have in  plain veiw.
Some officers may hassle you but most know its your right. ( The store owner could ask you to leave private property but most will not they have seen it before).
I am surprised someone from Seattle didnt know that given all the hubab at Starbucks.

See www.opencarry.org  (Washington Forum)

[backcountrygirl]

Thank you for the correction...I was referring to concealment. (Since going into a Starbuck's in the city with it openly displayed would cause a sputtering of Latte's out of everyone's mouth and cause a big mess) And, that's after you drive up in your Non-Green-non-Electric  F250 Diesel.