ShooterMcGavin
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I have not been able to get my hands on the full version of the carry laws for Washington, yet, but I have read everything I can find on packing.org and confirmed what I know through other places. Maybe someone can clarify or point me to a source for the information? Here is what it pertains to....
I was talking with 2 friends last night. One guy had his gun taken when he was pulled over. He claims: it was loaded, on the seat next to him. He does have his CPL. He was arrested for DUI. His gun was taken and the cop told him that someone under ANY influence of alcohol (anything that will register on a breathalizer, I guess?) is not permitted to carry a loaded gun. He stated that the WA law says any measurable alcohol in a CPL holder's system means they are bound by the laws of someone who does not have a CPL? That's the first question, pertaining to carrying and alcohol. BTW, I will not carry a gun, or drive a car, after anything more than 1 drink (and typically some time in between).
I remarked that people without a CPL can have a gun and carry it openly. They both said that, without a CPL, WA residents are not allowed to openly carry a loaded gun in public. I haven't found the law that prohibits OC.
They were claiming that, if your gun can be seen, even accidentally, you are carrying illegally. I want to know what the laws are, so that I can appropriately worry about the slight chance of printing or carrying when I have had a beer 2 hours ago (or whatever). My point is, if these laws are true, I am going to become a bit more paranoid
I was talking with 2 friends last night. One guy had his gun taken when he was pulled over. He claims: it was loaded, on the seat next to him. He does have his CPL. He was arrested for DUI. His gun was taken and the cop told him that someone under ANY influence of alcohol (anything that will register on a breathalizer, I guess?) is not permitted to carry a loaded gun. He stated that the WA law says any measurable alcohol in a CPL holder's system means they are bound by the laws of someone who does not have a CPL? That's the first question, pertaining to carrying and alcohol. BTW, I will not carry a gun, or drive a car, after anything more than 1 drink (and typically some time in between).
I remarked that people without a CPL can have a gun and carry it openly. They both said that, without a CPL, WA residents are not allowed to openly carry a loaded gun in public. I haven't found the law that prohibits OC.
They were claiming that, if your gun can be seen, even accidentally, you are carrying illegally. I want to know what the laws are, so that I can appropriately worry about the slight chance of printing or carrying when I have had a beer 2 hours ago (or whatever). My point is, if these laws are true, I am going to become a bit more paranoid