Ok. I got interested in this case and called Clark County District Court in Washington State. I got a very nice clerk on the phone. She provided me with some details:
Defendant: Joshua R. Watson
Case # 80739
Found guilty for violating RCW 9.41.270, here is the link to this statute ---->
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9.41.270
Below is the full text of this Law. Let me tell you. The way it is written, any OCer in the State of Washington can be accused of a crime. If someone is alarmed that you sre carrying, you are guilty. This is the way I see it. What you guys think? I hope we do not have any of this type of language in Michigan MCL:
"RCW 9.41.270
Weapons apparently capable of producing bodily harm — Unlawful carrying or handling — Penalty — Exceptions.
(1) 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.
(2) Any person violating the provisions of subsection (1) above shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor. If any person is convicted of a violation of subsection (1) of this section, the person shall lose his or her concealed pistol license, if any. The court shall send notice of the revocation to the department of licensing, and the city, town, or county which issued the license.
(3) Subsection (1) of this section shall not apply to or affect the following:
(a) Any act committed by a person while in his or her place of abode or fixed place of business;
(b) Any person who by virtue of his or her office or public employment is vested by law with a duty to preserve public safety, maintain public order, or to make arrests for offenses, while in the performance of such duty;
(c) Any person acting for the purpose of protecting himself or herself against the use of presently threatened unlawful force by another, or for the purpose of protecting another against the use of such unlawful force by a third person;
(d) Any person making or assisting in making a lawful arrest for the commission of a felony; or
(e) Any person engaged in military activities sponsored by the federal or state governments."