I don't know what was going on with my phone but it force closed the video recording app. Same with my audio recording app. So here's what happened as best as I can remember.
I entered the first floor and informed them I had a carry piece to check in, they told me to go around to the back of the building and enter on the second floor, so I did. When I got there, I informed them I had to check in my carry piece, they told me to wait between the two entrance doors and they'd call me in. I must have waited 10 minutes before an officer came. He then informed me that he would disarm me and have me fill out a form. He said "So you're one of those open carry guys, huh?" To which I responded "When the weather permits. If it's crappy weather I won't go out of my way to tuck my jacket behind it, but when there's nice weather like today, I won't roast myself to death by wearing a jacket. It's personal preference." He then pointed out the different parts of the form and told me I would need to hand over my ID and CPL. I told him I didn't have them on me. He asked how I got there.
(This is where I could have done better, it's quite different when you're actually in the situation than when you're armchair quarterbacking, LOL!)
I told him I left them in a friend's car which I have no access to. He asked where my friend was, I told him elsewhere. He asked what my business was there and I informed him my friend was applying for his CPL and wanted me to be there with him. He asked if I was going to encourage my friend to open carry, I told him that I'll tell my friend about it but it's his choice. He gave me the usual worn out spiel about OC making you a target, causing panic, etc. He told me we had a bit of a problem, because he was going to give me a card, and they would be holding my valuable weapon and valuable holster, but if some schmuck got a hold of that card, the schmuck would be able to give them the card and run off with my gun since they have no ID or CPL. He then said it wasn't a state law that was the reason for them asking for ID and CPL, but it was a building policy, and asked if I understood. I told him I understood where they were coming from. I was strongly thinking of bringing up state preemption under RCW 9.41.290, but knew I wasn't getting anywhere with this guy. He then said he would go and unload my weapon and package it and return it to me. He left.
I was then forced to stand there probably another 10 minutes completely unarmed and defenseless.:cuss: At no point was I allowed to enter past the security checkpoint. I was standing between the two entrance doors the entire time.
He brought back a brown paper bag, inside was my 1911 and another bag containing my empty mag and all 11 rounds. He made sure to point out each item. My 1911 was in its holster with the retention strap snapped in place, cocked, and the safety was OFF… He said not to reholster or load my gun outside so I didn't cause a panic and they wouldn't get any 911 calls. He also said he would escort me to the car but because of the unusual circumstances of me not having access to it, he couldn't. I asked how I was supposed to rearm myself and if there was anywhere I could go, he told me I would have to figure it out for myself.
I think a whole new can of worms has been opened. We'll see where this goes.
If one thing is for sure, I'm definitely not happy about the situation. There were a few moments where I could have brought up a few things, such as that the card would be my sole responsibility, that they were in violation of RCW 9.41.290, etc. Yes, I should have responded "In a legal manner" when asked how I got there. It's quite different when placed in the situation. I'll definitely be contacting Gray Peterson for some help with this. This is not over.
I'll keep everyone updated. I know that gogodawgs is gonna be sitting on the edge of his chair waiting for more info
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