Mech
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Hi all, had something happen today that I'm reflecting upon now, and I have a question.
I received a letter for vehicle tab renewal yesterday and on it, it indicated my car needed an emission test. So today, while on a run to Walmart, I saw that I had some extra time so diverted to the local emission test station.
Got my ticket number and waited for an agent while sitting in my car. My mom had told me that for such inspections I didn't have to step out of the car. Apparently she was wrong. The lady who inspected my car was very nice and cheery, and to be honest, I was a little surprised when she asked me to step out of the car and wait on one side (given what my mom had told me above). When she asked me to step back into the car she also asked me casually "Is that a live firearm?" To which I replied, yes ma'am.
She then proceeded with the rest of the test, didn't act weird or scared or anything; didn't even bat an eye, really.
At the end of the test she told me my car passed and also commented how cool it is for me to be carrying my firearm like that. I asked her if it's legal here at the facility, she said she wasn't totally sure but would ask her supervisor if I'd like, and that personally she had no problem with it.
I told her it was alright and also that OC is legal in WA unless where clearly prohibited by signs and legislations; she asked me since the station is a state-licensed facility, where the legality would stand.
Now her question stomped me, largely due to my own ignorance. I know we can NOT carry anything into post office facility, in restaurant AREAS that are clearly off limits to minors, bars, etc, and that court houses/police stations should provide lockers for you to secure your firearm. However, what about state-level buildings like the DMV, especially out-door ones such as emission testing stations? I didn't see any sign driving up to it; am I to assume it's alright to do so?
I hope I didn't break any laws; it was really a last minute decision and I had gotten so used to the firearm that I practically forgot it's existence while I was driving. (Well, I guess more like I'm treating it just like my watch/cell phone/wallet, I'm acutely aware of it being there but I can go about my day just fine).
Hi all, had something happen today that I'm reflecting upon now, and I have a question.
I received a letter for vehicle tab renewal yesterday and on it, it indicated my car needed an emission test. So today, while on a run to Walmart, I saw that I had some extra time so diverted to the local emission test station.
Got my ticket number and waited for an agent while sitting in my car. My mom had told me that for such inspections I didn't have to step out of the car. Apparently she was wrong. The lady who inspected my car was very nice and cheery, and to be honest, I was a little surprised when she asked me to step out of the car and wait on one side (given what my mom had told me above). When she asked me to step back into the car she also asked me casually "Is that a live firearm?" To which I replied, yes ma'am.
She then proceeded with the rest of the test, didn't act weird or scared or anything; didn't even bat an eye, really.
At the end of the test she told me my car passed and also commented how cool it is for me to be carrying my firearm like that. I asked her if it's legal here at the facility, she said she wasn't totally sure but would ask her supervisor if I'd like, and that personally she had no problem with it.
I told her it was alright and also that OC is legal in WA unless where clearly prohibited by signs and legislations; she asked me since the station is a state-licensed facility, where the legality would stand.
Now her question stomped me, largely due to my own ignorance. I know we can NOT carry anything into post office facility, in restaurant AREAS that are clearly off limits to minors, bars, etc, and that court houses/police stations should provide lockers for you to secure your firearm. However, what about state-level buildings like the DMV, especially out-door ones such as emission testing stations? I didn't see any sign driving up to it; am I to assume it's alright to do so?
I hope I didn't break any laws; it was really a last minute decision and I had gotten so used to the firearm that I practically forgot it's existence while I was driving. (Well, I guess more like I'm treating it just like my watch/cell phone/wallet, I'm acutely aware of it being there but I can go about my day just fine).
