National Carry AcademyOpen Carry
January 13, 2016
In Washington, open carry is legal as long as a person has a valid permit/license to carry or load a handgun inside a vehicle like in a car, bus or train. The firearm can be kept holstered with empty chamber on the hip inside the vehicle but make sure that loaded mag is removed. Places mentioned for off-limits apply to those who open carry.
RCW 9.41.060 Exceptions to restrictions on carrying firearms.
(8) Any person engaging in a lawful outdoor recreational activity such as hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, or horseback riding, only if, considering all of the attendant circumstances, including but not limited to whether the person has a valid hunting or fishing license, it is reasonable to conclude that the person is participating in lawful outdoor activities or is traveling to or from a legitimate outdoor recreation area;
The Minimum age for Open Carry is 21. It is up to you to know those local ordinances. Remember that if you enter any property and the owner/responsible person ask you to leave you must leave. Failure to leave can result in Trespass Charges. Open Carry under RCW 9.41.060 you only have to be 18. Look for “Attorney General Opinions/Court Cases” Section for any written opinions/Cases on Open Carry. State Name Open Carry or Open Carry State Name for a search for open carry information in Washington State. Check with the State’s RKBA Organization/s.
Open Carry
January 13, 2016
In Washington, open carry is legal as long as a person has a valid permit/license to carry or load a handgun inside a vehicle like in a car, bus or train. The firearm can be kept holstered with empty chamber on the hip inside the vehicle but make sure that loaded mag is removed. Places mentioned for off-limits apply to those who open carry.
RCW 9.41.060 Exceptions to restrictions on carrying firearms.
(8) Any person engaging in a lawful outdoor recreational activity such as hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, or horseback riding, only if, considering all of the attendant circumstances, including but not limited to whether the person has a valid hunting or fishing license, it is reasonable to conclude that the person is participating in lawful outdoor activities or is traveling to or from a legitimate outdoor recreation area;
The Minimum age for Open Carry is 21. It is up to you to know those local ordinances. Remember that if you enter any property and the owner/responsible person ask you to leave you must leave. Failure to leave can result in Trespass Charges. Open Carry under RCW 9.41.060 you only have to be 18. Look for “Attorney General Opinions/Court Cases” Section for any written opinions/Cases on Open Carry. State Name Open Carry or Open Carry State Name for a search for open carry information in Washington State. Check with the State’s RKBA Organization/s.