Interesting OC experience in Chipotle, Bellevue

sudden valley gunner said:

The Big 5 here in Bellingham has a rather large sign, prohibiting Canadians from handling the firearms.....:lol:

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Why? Canadians are allowed to handle firearms in Washington.

RCW 9.41.175 Alien possession of firearms — Possession without license — Conditions.

(1) A nonimmigrant alien, who is not a resident of Washington or a citizen of Canada, may carry or possess any firearm without having first obtained an alien firearm license if the nonimmigrant alien possesses:

(a) A valid passport and visa showing he or she is in the country legally;

(b) If required under federal law, an approved United States department of justice ATF-6 NIA application and permit for temporary importation of firearms and ammunition by nonimmigrant aliens; and

(c)(i) A valid hunting license issued by a state or territory of the United States; or

(ii) An invitation to participate in a trade show or sport shooting event being conducted in this state, another state, or another country that is contiguous with this state.

(2) A citizen of Canada may carry or possess any firearm so long as he or she possesses:

(a) Valid documentation as required for entry into the United States;

(b) If required under federal law, an approved United States department of justice ATF-6 NIA application and permit for temporary importation of firearms and ammunition by nonimmigrant aliens; and

(c)(i) A valid hunting license issued by a state or territory of the United States; or

(ii) An invitation to participate in a trade show or sport shooting event being conducted in this state, another state, or another country that is contiguous with this state.

(3) For purposes of subsections (1) and (2) of this section, the firearms may only be possessed for the purpose of using them in the hunting of game while such persons are in the act of hunting, or while on a hunting trip, or while such persons are competing in a bona fide trap or skeet shoot or any other organized contest where rifles, pistols, or shotguns are used. Nothing in this section shall be construed to allow aliens to hunt or fish in this state without first having obtained a regular hunting or fishing license.

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gogodawgs said:

Why? Canadians are allowed to handle firearms in Washington.

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Yea I know they can.

I don't know why Big 5 has the sign I even have posted in the Canadian sub forum inviting Canadians to come down and shoot.

I still think it's funny though.

OC'ing while riding the motorcycle makes them drive better though.

P.S. Canadians who read this, thank you for coming down here and spending your money, it is the only reason I am working right now. And don't be offended at my good nature ribbings, I know how you like to tease us Yanks too.