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BigDaddy5 wrote:
I am curious about the legality of carrying a rifle in public in East Wenatchee. The reason I ask is because I am trying to get back into the military, and I would like to start hiking from my house to the range. It's about a 5 mile hike, one way. I would like to do so with both my AR-15 semi-auto and my Remington 700 bolt-action. I would be able to carry my Remington on my back, but this would mean I'd have to sling my AR either on my back or in the "low-ready" position. I would like to start doing this ASAP to ensure I am in top physical condition when I am able to get in.
The other reason I am curious is because my route would take me south on Sunset Highway for about a mile. Seeing as how this is a high-density area, I would expect some 911 calls if I were to carry a rifle in public. I would rather know in advance what the EWPD stance would be, before I were to do so.
I sent a very similar message to the EWPD to see what their official stance would be, but I figured they might not even know so I better ask here.
http://opencarry.org/ (Washington)
Washington is an open carry state. However, the practice is not common due to serial misinformation about the legality of it among law enforcement. There are significant efforts by OpenCarry.org members to educate the law enforcement agencies, you may see the progress on the state forum. You are also not allowed to carry a loaded handgun in your car unless you possess a concealed pistol license
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This is For Washington State
9.41.010
Terms defined.
9.41.040
Unlawful possession of firearms -- Ownership, possession by certain persons--Penalties.
9.41.042
Children -- Permissible firearm possession.
9.41.045
Possession by offenders.
9.41.047
Restoration of possession rights.
9.41.050
Carrying firearms.
9.41.060
Exceptions to restrictions on carrying firearms.
9.41.070
Concealed pistol license -- Application -- Fee -- Renewal.
9.41.073
Concealed pistol license--Reciprocity.
9.41.075
Concealed pistol license -- Revocation.
9.41.080
Delivery to ineligible persons.
9.41.090
Dealer deliveries regulated -- Hold on delivery.
9.41.094
Waiver of confidentiality.
9.41.097
Supplying information on persons purchasing pistols or applying for concealed pistol licenses.
9.41.0975
Officials and agencies -- Immunity, writ of mandamus.
9.41.098
Forfeiture of firearms -- Disposition -- Confiscation.
9.41.100
Dealer licensing and registration required.
9.41.110
Dealer's licenses, by whom granted, conditions, fees -- Employees, fingerprinting and background checks -- Wholesale sales excepted -- Permits prohibited.
9.41.120
Firearms as loan security.
9.41.122
Out-of-state purchasing.
9.41.124
Purchasing by nonresidents.
9.41.129
Recordkeeping requirements.
9.41.135
Verification of licenses and registration -- Notice to federal government.
9.41.140
Alteration of identifying marks -- Exceptions.
9.41.170
Alien's license to carry firearms -- Exception.
9.41.185
Coyote getters.
9.41.190
Unlawful firearms -- Exceptions.
9.41.220
Unlawful firearms and parts contraband.
9.41.225
Use of machine gun in felony -- Penalty.
9.41.230
Aiming or discharging firearms, dangerous weapons.
9.41.240
Possession of pistol by person from eighteen to twenty-one.
9.41.250
Dangerous weapons -- Penalty.
9.41.260
Dangerous exhibitions.
9.41.270
Weapons apparently capable of producing bodily harm -- Unlawful carrying or handling -- Penalty -- Exceptions.
9.41.280
Possessing dangerous weapons on school facilities -- Penalty -- Exceptions.
9.41.290
State preemption.
9.41.300
Weapons prohibited in certain places -- Local laws and ordinances -- Exceptions -- Penalty.
9.41.310
Information pamphlet.
9.41.320
Fireworks.
9.41.800
Surrender of weapons or licenses -- Prohibition on future possession or licensing.
9.41.810
Penalty.
NOTES:
Carrying loaded firearm in vehicle: RCW 77.15.460.
Explosives: Chapter 70.74 RCW.
Possessing a stolen firearm: RCW 9A.56.310.
Shooting firearm from, across, or along public highway: RCW 77.15.460.
Theft of a firearm: RCW 9A.56.300.
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The provisions of RCW
9.41.050 shall not apply to:
(1) Marshals, sheriffs, prison or jail wardens or their deputies, or other law enforcement officers of this state or another state;
(2) Members of the armed forces of the United States or of the national guard or organized reserves, when on duty;
(3) Officers or employees of the United States duly authorized to carry a concealed pistol;
(4) Any person engaged in the business of manufacturing, repairing, or dealing in firearms, or the agent or representative of the person, if possessing, using, or carrying a pistol in the usual or ordinary course of the business;
(5) Regularly enrolled members of any organization duly authorized to purchase or receive pistols from the United States or from this state;
(6) Regularly enrolled members of clubs organized for the purpose of target shooting, when those members are at or are going to or from their places of target practice;
(7) Regularly enrolled members of clubs organized for the purpose of modern and antique firearm collecting, when those members are at or are going to or from their collector's gun shows and exhibits;
(8) Any person engaging in a lawful outdoor recreational activity such as hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, or horseback riding, only if, considering all of the attendant circumstances, including but not limited to whether the person has a valid hunting or fishing license, it is reasonable to conclude that the person is participating in lawful outdoor activities or is traveling to or from a legitimate outdoor recreation area;
(9) Any person while carrying a pistol unloaded and in a closed opaque case or secure wrapper; or
(10) Law enforcement officers retired for service or physical disabilities, except for those law enforcement officers retired because of mental or stress-related disabilities. This subsection applies only to a retired officer who has: (a) Obtained documentation from a law enforcement agency within Washington state from which he or she retired that is signed by the agency's chief law enforcement officer and that states that the retired officer was retired for service or physical disability; and (b) not been convicted or found not guilty by reason of insanity of a crime making him or her ineligible for a concealed pistol license.
[2005 c 453 § 3; 1998 c 253 § 2; 1996 c 295 § 5; 1995 c 392 § 1; 1994 sp.s. c 7 § 406; 1961 c 124 § 5; 1935 c 172 § 6; RRS § 2516-6.]
Notes:
Severability -- 2005 c 453: See note following RCW
9.41.040.
Finding -- Intent -- Severability -- 1994 sp.s. c 7: See notes following RCW
43.70.540.
Effective date -- 1994 sp.s. c 7 §§ 401-410, 413-416, 418-437, and 439-460: See note following RCW
9.41.010.