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There are no brandishing statutes in this state. There is only "Unlawful use of a weapon to intimidate another" which is
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9.41.270
"It shall be unlawful for any person to carry, exhibit, display, or draw any firearm, dagger, sword, knife or other cutting or stabbing instrument, club, or any other weapon apparently capable of producing bodily harm, in a manner, under circumstances, and at a time and place that either manifests an intent to intimidate another or that warrants alarm for the safety of other persons."
Notice the qualifiers that a weapon must be displayed in first a "manner" and then at a "time or place" which "manifests an intent to intimidate another or that warrants alarm for the safety of other persons." In other words there must be actions to accompany the display of a weapon.
I would think you wouldn't have much to worry about from OPD; especially on the west side. After a bit of round and round with them the matter of open carry has been settled. I know a couple of cops who work on the west side and they are good, solid folks out of that precinct. Not much interaction with downtown cops(since the last time I was stopped for OC over a year ago anyhow
), but again, I wouldn't worry about problems.
If OPD does give you any problems, ask for a duty sergeant, or if during business hours the current daywatch commander is Lt. Wilson. Just don't mention me, it might get ya in more trouble