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alxryk
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From Tanaka, Bruce (DOL) BTANAKA AT dol DOT wa DOT gov
To alxryk AT gmail DOT com
Date Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:00:58 -0700 (PDT)
"There is no RCW law that allows openly carrying a pistol legally or illegally. You must be aware of another state law RCW 9.41.270 referred to as the "intimidation law". By carrying a pistol openly, you may bring undue attention upon yourself. Anyone that feels threatened by the display your firearm openly can call the police and file a complaint; so be prepared to be scrutinized. If you are convicted of this charge, it's a gross misdemeanor."
Bruce W. Tanaka
Firearms Unit Program Manager
Dept. of Licensing
I now know that intimidation in RCW 9.41.270 is wide open to interpretation by the law and any onlooker who is inconvenienced by seeing a holstered handgun in public. Mr. Tanaka advised, "By carrying a pistol openly, you may bring undue attention upon yourself." This means there is no criteria for what constitutes intimidation in the open carry of a handgun in Washington. All a person who open carries need do is to simply SHOW UP. Open carry is legal in Washington? Think again. I have some sound legal advice. Open carry in Washington AT YOUR OWN RISK. You might find yourself arrested, jailed for one year, slapped with a $5,000 fine or all the above.
To alxryk AT gmail DOT com
Date Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:00:58 -0700 (PDT)
"There is no RCW law that allows openly carrying a pistol legally or illegally. You must be aware of another state law RCW 9.41.270 referred to as the "intimidation law". By carrying a pistol openly, you may bring undue attention upon yourself. Anyone that feels threatened by the display your firearm openly can call the police and file a complaint; so be prepared to be scrutinized. If you are convicted of this charge, it's a gross misdemeanor."
Bruce W. Tanaka
Firearms Unit Program Manager
Dept. of Licensing
I now know that intimidation in RCW 9.41.270 is wide open to interpretation by the law and any onlooker who is inconvenienced by seeing a holstered handgun in public. Mr. Tanaka advised, "By carrying a pistol openly, you may bring undue attention upon yourself." This means there is no criteria for what constitutes intimidation in the open carry of a handgun in Washington. All a person who open carries need do is to simply SHOW UP. Open carry is legal in Washington? Think again. I have some sound legal advice. Open carry in Washington AT YOUR OWN RISK. You might find yourself arrested, jailed for one year, slapped with a $5,000 fine or all the above.
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