Kitsap County Code, in violation of RCW 9.41.290

EMNofSeattle · May 18, 2013

So I was taking a look at Kitsap County's Code, would you take a look at this...

(note, I know this is not Kitsap County's official website, however if you go to kitsap county's website and click on the link for the county code it takes you to this page)

this is KCC Title 10.24.060

10.24.060 General regulations.
(a) No person shall carry a pistol in any vehicle unless it is unloaded or carry a pistol concealed on his person, except in his place of abode or fixed place of business, without a license therefor as provided for in RCW 9.41.

(b) No person shall deliver a pistol to any person under the age of twenty-one or to one who he has reasonable cause to believe has been convicted of a crime of violence, or is a drug addict, an habitual drunkard, or of unsound mind.

(c) No person shall change, alter, remove or obliterate the name of the maker, model, manufacturer’s number, or other mark of identification on any pistol. Possession of any pistol upon which any such mark has been changed, altered, removed or obliterated, shall be prima facie evidence that the possessor has changed, altered, removed, or obliterated the same. This shall not apply to replacement barrels in old revolvers, which barrels are produced by current manufacturers and therefore do not have the marking on the barrels of the original manufacturers who are no longer in business.

Note, section A)

only allows conceal carry or vehicle carry with a permit. it doesn't mention that in many cases a permit is not required, as outlined in RCW 9.41.060, for instance, the hunting and fishing exception (which actually applies to any outdoor recreational activity) and the firearm dealer exemption and the carrying a concealed unloaded pistol in a closed case or wrapper.

Section B) State law only restricts firearm purchase to age 18 and not 21

Section C, almost had me, it seems to follow RCW 9.41.140 verbatim, except, it uses "pistol" and then says a "barrel on an old revolver"

but 9.41.140 states

No person may change, alter, remove, or obliterate the name of the maker, model, manufacturer's number, or other mark of identification on any firearm. Possession of any firearm upon which any such mark shall have been changed, altered, removed, or obliterated, shall be prima facie evidence that the possessor has changed, altered, removed, or obliterated the same. This section shall not apply to replacement barrels in old firearms, which barrels are produced by current manufacturers and therefor do not have the markings on the barrels of the original manufacturers who are no longer in business. This section also shall not apply if the changes do not make the firearm illegal for the person to possess under state or federal law.

therefore, since a prosecution is theoretically allowed by this code if carrying any pistol other then a revolver with a replaced barrel made by an obsolete manufacturer, it is more restrictive then state law and thus void,

RCW 9.41.290 states

The state of Washington hereby fully occupies and preempts the entire field of firearms regulation within the boundaries of the state, including the registration, licensing, possession, purchase, sale, acquisition, transfer, discharge, and transportation of firearms, or any other element relating to firearms or parts thereof, including ammunition and reloader components. Cities, towns, and counties or other municipalities may enact only those laws and ordinances relating to firearms that are specifically authorized by state law, as in RCW 9.41.300, and are consistent with this chapter. Such local ordinances shall have the same penalty as provided for by state law. Local laws and ordinances that are inconsistent with, more restrictive than, or exceed the requirements of state law shall not be enacted and are preempted and repealed, regardless of the nature of the code, charter, or home rule status of such city, town, county, or municipality.

but wait! that's not all! Just for the repeat county government offender, they qualify for the Bonus Round!

look at KCC 10.24.020

10.24.020 Conviction for display or possession.
(a) No person shall display, sell, give away, purchase or possess any snap-blade knife, or tear gas pen or projector.

how about RCW 9.91.160

(2) No town, city, county, special purpose district, quasi-municipal corporation or other unit of government may prohibit a person eighteen years old or older, or a person fourteen years old or older who has the permission of a parent or guardian to do so, from purchasing or possessing a personal protection spray device or from using such a device in a manner consistent with the authorized use of force under RCW 9A.16.020. No town, city, county, special purpose district, quasi-municipal corporation, or other unit of government may prohibit a person eighteen years old or older from delivering a personal protection spray device to a person authorized to possess such a device.

Think I should give my local county commissioner a ring on monday?

Freedom1Man · May 18, 2013

EMNofSeattle said:
Think I should give my local county commissioner a ring on monday?

You should give them a call, if you gave them a ring they might take it the wrong way.

leitung · May 18, 2013

Interesting, so under Kitsap County code, changing a Glock barrel with one with a different serial number is illegal I take it?

I mean it holds no weight under state law, but interesting none the less.

Looking forward to their input on this.

EMNofSeattle · May 18, 2013

leitung said:
Interesting, so under Kitsap County code, changing a Glock barrel with one with a different serial number is illegal I take it?

I mean it holds no weight under state law, but interesting none the less.

Looking forward to their input on this.

not really, I think it only applies to altering or defacing a serial number, some firearms made before the 1968 gun control act did not have serial numbers at all and some had the serial on the barrel and not the reciever.

so if you replaced a barrel with a new one the gun would have no serial.... this applies only to obsolete guns made prior to 68 though...

in a Glock the serial that matters is the one in that steel plate on the underside of the frame. that's the number required. everything else is just extra.

Trigger Dr · May 18, 2013

The only currently manufactured gun that I know of, that has the serial number on the barrel, is the Ruger semi auto 22 pistol. On that gun, the barrel is considered the receiver.

sirpuma · May 18, 2013

Trigger Dr said:
The only currently manufactured gun that I know of, that has the serial number on the barrel, is the Ruger semi auto 22 pistol. On that gun, the barrel is considered the receiver.

This. Most modern pistols have only the caliber listed on the barrel. Very old revolvers, like the break top revolvers of the late 1800s early 1900s often had a SN on the barrel, cylinder, frame and inside of the grips as well as some of the internal parts. Part of the reason behind that was that firearms were very much hand fitted and you didn't want to mix parts at the factory during the final inspection period.

Section A mentions state law.

EMNofSeattle · May 18, 2013

sirpuma said:
This. Most modern pistols have only the caliber listed on the barrel. Very old revolvers, like the break top revolvers of the late 1800s early 1900s often had a SN on the barrel, cylinder, frame and inside of the grips as well as some of the internal parts. Part of the reason behind that was that firearms were very much hand fitted and you didn't want to mix parts at the factory during the final inspection period.

Section A mentions state law.

it mentions state law, but is incorrect in application.

it says "without a license therefore provided for in RCW 9.41." does that mean license as in permission granted by the state to carry a firearm in general? or a license as in a concealed pistol license?

hermannr · May 19, 2013

If you see a posting "all SN's match", that would probably include the barrel. all of my CZ's have sn's on the barrel that match the frame and the slide, except my CZ52 which has a custom barrel that I installed. My old Colt has the SN three places also, including the barrel.

However, there was no requirement to have any SN, anywhere, prior to 1968, and after 1968 the only requirement is the receiver.

Jeff Hayes · May 19, 2013

EMNofSeattle said:
not really, I think it only applies to altering or defacing a serial number, some firearms made before the 1968 gun control act did not have serial numbers at all and some had the serial on the barrel and not the reciever.

so if you replaced a barrel with a new one the gun would have no serial.... this applies only to obsolete guns made prior to 68 though...

in a Glock the serial that matters is the one in that steel plate on the underside of the frame. that's the number required. everything else is just extra.

Home made firearms do not have serial numbers they are not required to.

EMNofSeattle · May 19, 2013

Jeff Hayes said:
Home made firearms do not have serial numbers they are not required to.

everyone here is missing the point!

the point is not where or what when or how a SN is required!

it's that Kitsap County has no authority to enact the ordinance!

sirpuma · May 20, 2013

EMNofSeattle said:
it mentions state law, but is incorrect in application.

it says "without a license therefore provided for in RCW 9.41." does that mean license as in permission granted by the state to carry a firearm in general? or a license as in a concealed pistol license?

Section A talks says you can't carry concealed or loaded in a vehicle without a license and has the exception of abode and fixed place of business. So section A is in line with state law.

Section B is not in line with state law as state law has a less restrictive description for age.

Section C is somewhat inline with state law but is poorly written and they have a poor understanding of firearm parts. The point is that it makes it illegal to be in possession of a firearm with altered manufacturer info on the firearm. The frame is the firearm, period. If the firearm is home made then no SN is required and therefore you can't be in violation of the law because not have an SN doesn't mean the manufacturers SN is obliterated or altered. The person who made it simply didn't put one on. The "this shall not apply to" statement doesn't belong as it doesn't accurately depict how the SN is affected. Also the only part of the manufacturers info that is important enough that it can't be altered is the SN. ATF doesn't give a crap about the rest.

Oh, and Glock has the SN on the barrels, slide and frame.

Trigger Dr · May 20, 2013

BUT, BUT, BUT, a Glock really isn't a gun....(Sarcasm)

Ajetpilot · May 20, 2013

Trigger Dr said:
BUT, BUT, BUT, a Glock really isn't a gun....(Sarcasm)

Funny! :lol:

golddigger14s · May 21, 2013

Glock, kinda like Pluto. Both not real.

rapgood · May 22, 2013

EMNofSeattle said:
it mentions state law, but is incorrect in application.

it says "without a license therefore provided for in RCW 9.41." does that mean license as in permission granted by the state to carry a firearm in general? or a license as in a concealed pistol license?

9.41 has no provisions for "general" licenses to carry a firearm. As such, the law presumes cpl.

mikeyb · May 22, 2013

rapgood said:
9.41 has no provisions for "general" licenses to carry a firearm. As such, the law presumes cpl.

I believe it's only regarding concealed carry, not open.

10.24.060 General regulations.
(a) No person shall carry a pistol in any vehicle unless it is unloaded or carry a pistol concealed on his person, except in his place of abode or fixed place of business, without a license therefor as provided for in RCW 9.41.

A poorly written code. After the "or" part that pretty much copies part of the RCW, and the code assumes there's some part in RCW 9.41. that covers CPLs. The other issue is they omit exemptions, which creates an code stricter than state law. Unless we just have the edited version posted above.

I don't see why they just didn't say "Concealed handgun possession is restricted as stated in RCW 9.41.050 and 9.41.300." Or something like that.

Jack Sparrow: "I thought you were supposed to keep to the Code."
Mr. Gibbs: "We figured they were more actual guidelines."

Jeff Hayes · May 22, 2013

mikeyb said:
I believe it's only regarding concealed carry, not open.

No you only need a license to carry concealed, you can carry open without a license.

I don't see why they just didn't say "Concealed handgun possession is restricted as stated in RCW 9.41.050 and 9.41.300." Or something like that.

If it said that then you would only be able to carry concealed, 300 says "Any pistol in the possession of a person licensed under RCW 9.41.070" they do not address how the pistol is carried only that if a person has a pistol in a restricted area they must have a CPL.

mikeyb · May 22, 2013

Jeff Hayes said:
mikeyb said:

No you only need a license to carry concealed, you can carry open without a license.

If it said that then you would only be able to carry concealed, 300 says "Any pistol in the possession of a person licensed under RCW 9.41.070" they do not address how the pistol is carried only that if a person has a pistol in a restricted area they must have a CPL.

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What I'm saying is the KCC only addresses concealed carry in section A. They took the "highlights" of the RCW and ignored the exemptions. Had they just said that KC follows the appropriate RCW in regards to concealed carry, they would be fine. KC should have expressly mentioned the proper RCW for concealed permits, not just the general 9.41.

Open carry is not in dispute here, just concealed carry.

EMNofSeattle · May 22, 2013

mikeyb said:
I believe it's only regarding concealed carry, not open.

A poorly written code. After the "or" part that pretty much copies part of the RCW, and the code assumes there's some part in RCW 9.41. that covers CPLs. The other issue is they omit exemptions, which creates an code stricter than state law. Unless we just have the edited version posted above.

I don't see why they just didn't say "Concealed handgun possession is restricted as stated in RCW 9.41.050 and 9.41.300." Or something like that.

Jack Sparrow: "I thought you were supposed to keep to the Code."
Mr. Gibbs: "We figured they were more actual guidelines."

actually they do have a list of exemptions in county code that I didn't include, similar to .060, but worded poorly to where it is still stricter then state law.

Kitsap County Code, in violation of RCW 9.41.290

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