Window_Seat
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RCW 9.41.280 states this:
I'm looking at moving to Vancouver (again), and the Apartment complex I'm going to be looking at is right across the street from an elementary school, so I'm a bit concerned. BTW, I have a CPL. What about long guns? I know that in Calif, the school zone is 1000'. What about WA?
Erik.
RCW 9.41.280 states this:
Then it states this:(1) It is unlawful for a person to carry onto, or to possess on, public or private elementary or secondary school premises, school-provided transportation, or areas of facilities while being used exclusively by public or private schools:
(a) Any firearm;
(b) Any other dangerous weapon as defined in RCW 9.41.250;
etc.
Then it states this:(2) Any such person violating subsection (1) of this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. If any person is convicted of a violation of subsection (1)(a) of this section, the person shall have his or her concealed pistol license, if any revoked for a period of three years. Anyone convicted under this subsection is prohibited from applying for a concealed pistol license for a period of three years. The court shall send notice of the revocation to the department of licensing, and the city, town, or county which issued the license.
And finally:(3) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to: (e) Any person in possession of a pistol who has been issued a license under RCW 9.41.070, or is exempt from the licensing requirement by RCW 9.41.060, while picking up or dropping off a student;
So why does it say that my license will be revoked, and then tells me that I can if I have a license? Is there a conflict in the law, or does it mean that you can only carry a pistol, and not a long gun? "Any firearm" can be considered a pistol, no? Does State Preemption allow me to be in possession concealed or openly carried, of a loaded pistol?(7) "GUN-FREE ZONE" signs shall be posted around school facilities giving warning of the prohibition of the possession of firearms on school grounds.
I'm looking at moving to Vancouver (again), and the Apartment complex I'm going to be looking at is right across the street from an elementary school, so I'm a bit concerned. BTW, I have a CPL. What about long guns? I know that in Calif, the school zone is 1000'. What about WA?
Erik.