I have corresponded with Coyote Ridge Corrections Center Superintendent and he has made it clear that he has no intention of complying with his responsibility to check my firearm as described in RCW 9.94.043 which reads. "PROVIDED FURTHER, That the provisions of this section do not apply to a person licensed pursuant to RCW 9.41.070 who, upon entering the correctional institution premises, proceeds directly along an access road to the administration building and promptly checks his or her firearm(s) with the appropriate authorities. The person may reclaim his or her firearm(s) upon leaving, but he or she must immediately and directly depart from the premises"
His response to the above RCW and a request on procedures to "safely" check my arms: "We are not legally mandated to accommodate or accept weapons for safe storage or to provide permission to authorize visitors to bring firearms onto prison grounds. I cannot provide you the information that you request as the procedures you request do not exist. I am sorry that I cannot help you as you request."
So as not to stir suspicion upon visiting my relative I elected to enter the grounds on foot (so as to avoid an unnecessary search of my vehicle and to avert suspicion that I might be exercising my right to posses a firearm)
Well, after a lengthy entrance and what I would describe as a "shakedown" which ended with an interrogation by the Lieutenant and Sergeant on duty, I was allowed in.
I am planning a future visit and for security reasons, I would like to
1. enter with my vehicle 2. OC to the admin building 3. Have my firearm checked 4. Reclaim my firearm upon leaving, and immediately and directly depart from the premises.
I am worried that my actions while fully legal; may be interpreted as illegal, and I do not want to risk spending a night in jail.
Any suggestions?
His response to the above RCW and a request on procedures to "safely" check my arms: "We are not legally mandated to accommodate or accept weapons for safe storage or to provide permission to authorize visitors to bring firearms onto prison grounds. I cannot provide you the information that you request as the procedures you request do not exist. I am sorry that I cannot help you as you request."
So as not to stir suspicion upon visiting my relative I elected to enter the grounds on foot (so as to avoid an unnecessary search of my vehicle and to avert suspicion that I might be exercising my right to posses a firearm)
Well, after a lengthy entrance and what I would describe as a "shakedown" which ended with an interrogation by the Lieutenant and Sergeant on duty, I was allowed in.
I am planning a future visit and for security reasons, I would like to
1. enter with my vehicle 2. OC to the admin building 3. Have my firearm checked 4. Reclaim my firearm upon leaving, and immediately and directly depart from the premises.
I am worried that my actions while fully legal; may be interpreted as illegal, and I do not want to risk spending a night in jail.
Any suggestions?