Are there any OC or CC organizations in the Seattle area? Usually leave the pistol at home but considering whats been going on in this Nation lately I'd better exercise my rights before I lose them. I just don't want to go waltzing out of my house with my pistol and end up in cuffs.
Don't get these guys wrong, there are some here that think you sould read evey comment before you ask any question. I'm not one of them, but then I'm country folk, not citified.
There are a lot of people that OC in WA. You can probably just look at the number of people online on this forum at any given time, and compare to other states here and their number online. Yep, WA does have quite a few OC.
What you really need to do, if you have not already, is read RCW 9.41, WA firearm law. Remember, that which is not prohibited, is permitted. You will never see anything that specifically states "OC is allowed" what you will see is WA state Constitution Article 1 Section 24 that says the individual has the right to bear arms for their own self defence.
As you cannot license a "right" (or it becomes a privilage), and concealed carry requires a license (under most conditions), then unlicensed OC must be legal because of A1/S24.
As you live in Seattle, you may wish to note that under normal circumstances you cannot carry a
loaded pistol onto a city bus (because it is a "vehicle") without a CPL (there are execptions in RCW 9.41.060 such as (6), (7), and (8)) or on a Ferry (because it is also a "Vehicle"). Make sure you read RCW 9.41.050, .060, .070, .270, .280, .290, .300....better yet, make sure you read it all, and pay special attention to those listed.
If you are out and walking about, and you do not have a CPL, you can carry anywhere that is not listed in RCW 9,41.300. When you go into a business, remember, they do have the right to ask you to leave if they wish, and you MUST leave if requested by the business management. Most of us tell that management we will never be back. (No guns, No Money, (from us)) Be polite, don't be a nervous Nelly. If you must check you carry, use your elbow, and you will be fine.