EMNofSeattle
Regular Member
So I was taking a look at Kitsap County's Code, would you take a look at this...
(note, I know this is not Kitsap County's official website, however if you go to kitsap county's website and click on the link for the county code it takes you to this page)
this is KCC Title 10.24.060
Note, section A)
only allows conceal carry or vehicle carry with a permit. it doesn't mention that in many cases a permit is not required, as outlined in RCW 9.41.060, for instance, the hunting and fishing exception (which actually applies to any outdoor recreational activity) and the firearm dealer exemption and the carrying a concealed unloaded pistol in a closed case or wrapper.
Section B) State law only restricts firearm purchase to age 18 and not 21
Section C, almost had me, it seems to follow RCW 9.41.140 verbatim, except, it uses "pistol" and then says a "barrel on an old revolver"
but 9.41.140 states
therefore, since a prosecution is theoretically allowed by this code if carrying any pistol other then a revolver with a replaced barrel made by an obsolete manufacturer, it is more restrictive then state law and thus void,
RCW 9.41.290 states
but wait! that's not all! Just for the repeat county government offender, they qualify for the Bonus Round!
look at KCC 10.24.020
how about RCW 9.91.160
Think I should give my local county commissioner a ring on monday?
(note, I know this is not Kitsap County's official website, however if you go to kitsap county's website and click on the link for the county code it takes you to this page)
this is KCC Title 10.24.060
10.24.060 General regulations.
(a) No person shall carry a pistol in any vehicle unless it is unloaded or carry a pistol concealed on his person, except in his place of abode or fixed place of business, without a license therefor as provided for in RCW 9.41.
(b) No person shall deliver a pistol to any person under the age of twenty-one or to one who he has reasonable cause to believe has been convicted of a crime of violence, or is a drug addict, an habitual drunkard, or of unsound mind.
(c) No person shall change, alter, remove or obliterate the name of the maker, model, manufacturer’s number, or other mark of identification on any pistol. Possession of any pistol upon which any such mark has been changed, altered, removed or obliterated, shall be prima facie evidence that the possessor has changed, altered, removed, or obliterated the same. This shall not apply to replacement barrels in old revolvers, which barrels are produced by current manufacturers and therefore do not have the marking on the barrels of the original manufacturers who are no longer in business.
Note, section A)
only allows conceal carry or vehicle carry with a permit. it doesn't mention that in many cases a permit is not required, as outlined in RCW 9.41.060, for instance, the hunting and fishing exception (which actually applies to any outdoor recreational activity) and the firearm dealer exemption and the carrying a concealed unloaded pistol in a closed case or wrapper.
Section B) State law only restricts firearm purchase to age 18 and not 21
Section C, almost had me, it seems to follow RCW 9.41.140 verbatim, except, it uses "pistol" and then says a "barrel on an old revolver"
but 9.41.140 states
No person may change, alter, remove, or obliterate the name of the maker, model, manufacturer's number, or other mark of identification on any firearm. Possession of any firearm upon which any such mark shall have been changed, altered, removed, or obliterated, shall be prima facie evidence that the possessor has changed, altered, removed, or obliterated the same. This section shall not apply to replacement barrels in old firearms, which barrels are produced by current manufacturers and therefor do not have the markings on the barrels of the original manufacturers who are no longer in business. This section also shall not apply if the changes do not make the firearm illegal for the person to possess under state or federal law.
therefore, since a prosecution is theoretically allowed by this code if carrying any pistol other then a revolver with a replaced barrel made by an obsolete manufacturer, it is more restrictive then state law and thus void,
RCW 9.41.290 states
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.
but wait! that's not all! Just for the repeat county government offender, they qualify for the Bonus Round!
look at KCC 10.24.020
10.24.020 Conviction for display or possession.
(a) No person shall display, sell, give away, purchase or possess any snap-blade knife, or tear gas pen or projector.
how about RCW 9.91.160
(2) No town, city, county, special purpose district, quasi-municipal corporation or other unit of government may prohibit a person eighteen years old or older, or a person fourteen years old or older who has the permission of a parent or guardian to do so, from purchasing or possessing a personal protection spray device or from using such a device in a manner consistent with the authorized use of force under RCW 9A.16.020. No town, city, county, special purpose district, quasi-municipal corporation, or other unit of government may prohibit a person eighteen years old or older from delivering a personal protection spray device to a person authorized to possess such a device.
Think I should give my local county commissioner a ring on monday?
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