Johnsmith1521
Regular Member
I know you need a CPL when carrying in your car, but what about on a motorcycle?
I know you need a CPL when carrying in your car, but what about on a motorcycle?
The RCW prohibiting loaded long gun carry specifically mentions both in and on a vehicle. The RCW requiring a CPL for carrying a loaded handgun only mentions in a vehicle. The different wording on two very similar RCWs is one of the reasons that I believe that "unlicensed" loaded OC on a motorcycle is legal.
Whenever this is brought up, people seem to get caught up on the vehicular aspect. I look at it from a concealment standpoint. Your pistol is very concealed inside your vehicle even if you are OC. Your pistol is just as visible on a motorcycle as it is performing any other legal activity (walking, shopping, etc..). It just makes sense that the point of requiring a CONCEALED pistol license in a vehicle is because your pistol is now CONCEALED. It doesn't have anything to do with the vehicle itself unless it conceals your pistol.
IANAL - the above is just my opinion and not legal advice.
This could easily be claimed in the case of a dual sport type motorcycle.
Has anyone ever asked the AG about his opinion on this? It has come up enough times, in the past, but never with a firm answer, or opinion that would stay one side or the other.
Asking for an Ag opinion is limited to very few people, we can't but Lammo can!
They stared because they are jelous. The only place we can OC is in Iraq or Afganistan.I. Even passed a convoy of Stryker vehicles on their way to Ft Lewis on I-5 while I was OC'ing with a thigh holster. Those soldiers stared and stared and stared. I waved and passed them. I do have a CPL, and IANAL.
I don't think I can personally but the office can. Since the boss man rides I may be able to get him to make the request. I will try and let you all know what comes of it.
Awesome wish we had more prosecutors like you in this state. Thanks Lammo! No expectations but the fact you are willing to ask says a lot.
I know you need a CPL when carrying in your car, but what about on a motorcycle?