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RCW 9.41.300 Weapons prohibited in certain places — Local laws and ordinances — Exceptions — Penalty.
well mike i know 100% sure that it is legal anytime and almost anywhere except for places that are in the rcw's and you cant open carry where you cant carry a concealed weapons license but what im trying to figure out the little things because it states in law.Washington is an "open carry" state for firearms. This means a person may carry a firearm in an exposed holster without any kind of permit unless there is something that makes it specifically illegal. Visit www.OpenCarry.org to learn more. RCW 9.41.270: …Unlawful carrying occurs when the person carries or displays a weapon “in a manner, under circumstances, and at a time and place that either manifests an intent to intimidate another or that warrants alarm for the safety of other persons” This is something more than just walking around with an exposed firearm.
yea i did today not a problem
Quote from: thefirefighter on July 12, 2008, 08:59:22 PMyea i did today not a problemGood for you for exercising your right, even though it may not be the most convenient course of action. A right unexercised is indeed a right lost.
Quote from: thefirefighter on July 12, 2008, 08:59:22 PMyea i did today not a problemGood for you! I must admit that I don’t because there a lot a people that are “pretty sure” about the law but have no problem voicing an uneducated opinion. I don’t want to be bothered by having to deal with them or the other hassles that could come up. Our society has instilled in us that guns are bad and we need to hide them if we carry them, as if we are ashamed of them. Of course I’m taking the easy, go with the flow route.Good for you for exercising your right, even though it may not be the most convenient course of action. A right exercised is indeed a right lost.
Yes, open carry IS legal everywhere it's legal to carry a gun in the state of WA. Most of the time these days, I carry everywhere I go. I've been carrying a concealed weapon for approx. 28 years. In the last two years, I've gotten serious about training and taken some excellent professional defensive (combat) handgun training that is available locally. It's basically the same training the police get. I carry open in the field, but never in town. The reason is simple. I carry in urban areas for self defense. Self defense against a violent criminal element. IF you are carrying open, all the scumbags who may be bent on committing a violent act, will know you are carrying, and may target you because you represent a threat to them and their plans. Guess who they're gonna take out first, if they're planning on or committing a crime and you happen along carrying open? It's also my opinion, that most people without formal training, will most likely either not use their gun, or have their gun taken away IF confronted by a REAL bad guy. I did not have this opinion until after I had received my training and became aware of just how unprepared I really was (mentally) to use a firearm for self defense outside my home, prior to my training. Not only do you need the skill with the weapon, but you must have the mental mindset to take the fight to the enemy when least expecting a confrontation that constitutes a life threatening act. So, in town, I carry concealed. Always. Not to keep from offending anyone, but to protect myself. I practice shooting from a concealed carry as well. Every week. In the field it's different, and I carry open most of the time UNLESS I know I will be in an area that contains a lot of people. Personally, I think everyone who is responsible should exercise their 2nd amendment right, and get the necessary training to be effective exercising that right. After all, an armed society, is a polite society.Happy trails...Jeff
First off i would not OC in Seattle due to the fact that 90% of Seattle is liberals who have a fear of firearms, hunting, outdoor activities and anything that could "jeopardise our environment" so i would cc there
With Gang problems on the rise again I'd worry more about some punk pos seeing it as some kind of challenge. And forcing some kind of reaction.I liked this city much better 30 years ago.
QuoteWith Gang problems on the rise again I'd worry more about some punk pos seeing it as some kind of challenge. And forcing some kind of reaction.I liked this city much better 30 years ago.Exactly my point. Some gangsta wannabe could see yer weapon and decide to shoot you. Then five of his buddies will swear to the police that YOU threatened HIM and he had to defend himself. The shooter's mother will claim he's a good kid who's been victimized by the man. The NAACP will cry racism and threaten a lawsuit. You're dead, it's no contest. Last man standing. Unless the kid is a felon in possession, he's probably gonna walk.A few years ago up on 99 a few miles south of Seattle, I stopped at a small grocery store to buy something to drink. It was noon thirty something, middle of the day. A group of about 6 black kids were hanging out in the parking lot. We made eye contact as I walked thru the parking lot and they immediately came after me. With them trailing about 50 feet behind me and closing fast, I ducked into the store, walked straight thru the store to the back into the employee area and out through a door out the back of the store, circled around and hauled ass out'a there.Now don't call me a racist, these kids could'a just as easily been white trash, whatever. The point is you never know, when things are gonna get dangerous....and that's not the time to be exercising your right to show everyone you're carrying...And yeah, I've been here since 1967. IMO Seattle was a hell of a lot better town before the girls and geldings took it over...
Well, as you know, it is not legal in Seattle. Our illustrious mayor has taken it upon himself to unilaterally declare open display or concealed handguns illegal within the city limits. This is in clear violation of the 2nd Amendment. The recent DC decision might give him pause but I doubt it. This law is also in violation of State laws but who is Olympia, with the governing crowd we have down there will challenge the mayor on this one. I'm with Uncle Ted: "The 2nd Amendment is my concealed weapons permit."
I represented a guy for open conceal years and years ago. I can't remember where, but if I recall correctly it was a municipal code that controlled in that case. I think the RCW's are silent to the issue. Shawn
Uh....CP....dont worry about arguing with a lawyer....I know laywers.....If you weren't arguing with them, they would feel like something was wrong.
Nickels is a clown! By his logic, banning handguns in DC should have made it the safest city in the country. We know how that turned out.
I have directed city departments to adopt rules and policies related to firearms and other dangerous weapons that are permitted under the state’s preemption law. These rules do not infringe on Second Amendment rights nor do they violate the state’s laws and ordinances regulating firearms. While these new rules may inconvenience some gun owners who wish to bring their guns on city property, they will result in safer activities and events for all residents and visitors to our city.
We are currently studying how to appropriately enforce this order, beginning with signage and other notices of the rules. No rule, policy or regulation can stop all violent acts from occurring. However, we do know that by reducing the number of guns and dangerous weapons that are brought onto city property, the less chance there will be for violence to occur.
I suggest that everyone who owns a gun, sporting or defense, get Dave's phamplet. The name escapes me, but it is totally complete. And no, I dont know Dave.
