Jeff Hayes
Regular Member
I talked to Christine Anthony today and she is sticking by her statements even after I pointed out that there were no open carry laws. I talked to her boss and after a short conversation he asked for some time to go have a second look and he would get back to me.
I also talked to Mr. Twohig from The Spokane Convention Center and hos opinion is that since they are renting the space out they can ban firearms and they do not fall under state preemption due to the renting out of the facility. He did agree to allow me to speak at the March 13th board meeting, I am hoping that he was not talking about the 3 minutes they allow anybody.
Clearly the intent of the exception (B) (i) in RCW 9.41.300 was to allow licensed person to carry a firearm in stadiums, arenas and convention centers and just as clearly Mr. Twohig is attempting to do an end run on the law.
I also find it odd that when we were first contacted the convention Center folks were citing SMC 10.10.050 and now we are down to we can because we rent the space out.
I also talked to Mr. Twohig from The Spokane Convention Center and hos opinion is that since they are renting the space out they can ban firearms and they do not fall under state preemption due to the renting out of the facility. He did agree to allow me to speak at the March 13th board meeting, I am hoping that he was not talking about the 3 minutes they allow anybody.
Clearly the intent of the exception (B) (i) in RCW 9.41.300 was to allow licensed person to carry a firearm in stadiums, arenas and convention centers and just as clearly Mr. Twohig is attempting to do an end run on the law.
I also find it odd that when we were first contacted the convention Center folks were citing SMC 10.10.050 and now we are down to we can because we rent the space out.