AlexMayhem
Regular Member
Gents-
I create art from time to time and know the owners of a gallery that has always let me OC during the show. I primarily focus on social commentary and civil rights stuff, and for those shows I always bring a bunch of the WA State carry law brochures.
I have a show coming up at the gallery in which I intend to display some of the arms that I have painted as art (one rifle is multicammed, the other rifle is painted pearlescent with purple-blue hues depending on the light, a la Borderlands the video game.). My question is that would it seem unlawful in your minds for me to display those rifles, and let folks handle them unloaded with that recent possession initiative having passed? All art at this gallery is listed with a price, or it is listed as NFS (Not For Sale), and I'd be willing to sell either with the mandated background check if I could make enough to replace each arm at the cost of replacement - not for profit.
My intent is to allow the non-gun crowds that frequent the gallery to be able to see and handle arms, answer any questions they have about the law and their rights. However, I don't want prison time for doing so, which is why I'm asking your thoughts regarding the law.
Security for the show is of no concern - I will be OCing me carry piece, concealed carry with another, and the owners and some friends will attend to ensure that nothing goes missing.
I create art from time to time and know the owners of a gallery that has always let me OC during the show. I primarily focus on social commentary and civil rights stuff, and for those shows I always bring a bunch of the WA State carry law brochures.
I have a show coming up at the gallery in which I intend to display some of the arms that I have painted as art (one rifle is multicammed, the other rifle is painted pearlescent with purple-blue hues depending on the light, a la Borderlands the video game.). My question is that would it seem unlawful in your minds for me to display those rifles, and let folks handle them unloaded with that recent possession initiative having passed? All art at this gallery is listed with a price, or it is listed as NFS (Not For Sale), and I'd be willing to sell either with the mandated background check if I could make enough to replace each arm at the cost of replacement - not for profit.
My intent is to allow the non-gun crowds that frequent the gallery to be able to see and handle arms, answer any questions they have about the law and their rights. However, I don't want prison time for doing so, which is why I'm asking your thoughts regarding the law.
Security for the show is of no concern - I will be OCing me carry piece, concealed carry with another, and the owners and some friends will attend to ensure that nothing goes missing.
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