Alwayspacking
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OK let me know if I am understanding WA laws concerning OCing, and if I understandthe correct things to do when OCing
I will type this in simple terms…. Please correct me if I am wrong. I want to make sure I understand these laws, it will keep me out of trouble. If I forget anything please provide it to me.
1. I will be legal to OC in public as long I carry my gun as a rational person wouldin a holster. And not touching the gun or holster, drawing it, pointing it or to it. gesturing toward it in any confutations.
2. Carrying a firearm is governed my state laws, and the laws and ordnances a city or county may place on me does not matter. Like Public parks, public transit, public zoos, public libraries, etc..
3. Private businesses have the right refuse me service or entrance for OCing. If a notice is posted upon entry to a private business "NO Weapons" I should not enter OCing. If there is not a "NO Weapons" sign posted I can enter, but I may be asked to leave if the owner wishes me to. If it's his/her wish me me to leavethen I should leave.
4. NO carry of any type in a federal building, or property or any school. But soon (MAYBE) we will be able to carry in federal parks.
5. If I ever have to use my sidearm, it has to be my last resort in SD. And I should retreat first only if it is safe to do so.
6. If I draw my pistol I better fire it and kill the BG or I could possibly face a lawsuit. If I hit a BS then I will be charged, or sued. Also If I do kill the BG then I could still have a civil case against me
7. If I am approached by the police. I should
A. DO AS THEY SAY
B. No sudden movements
C. Cooperate with them
D. Be very polite
E. keep hands in clear sight
F. Have a legal gun on me
H. be legally able to posses a pistol
8. When traveling with a firearm and having a valid CCW I can carry anyway I like as long as I have my CCW with me. and it is rational.
If for any reason I have to leave my pistol in my car it should.. be locked and out of sight andI can have the CCW with me. If the pistol is isnot locked away, the CCW should be with it. Always out of reach and sight of others.
9. If I have my CCW and I have my pistol concealed. I can remove my jacket to reveal my pistol and still be legal.
10. know the laws on firearms in WA state
11. Keep a good amount of OCDO pamphlets with me, and maybe a audio recorder.
12. Expect many looks and questions, and expect there to be hostile and non-hostile encounters from both civilians and LE.
13. it is best to carry a level II or II retention holster.
14. Stay alert at all times.
15. If asked by a civilian to disarm. I do not have to. In a private business I have to, In a corporation there should be something in policy stating no weapons.
This is how I am understanding things. If I OC and follow these things would I be wrong in any part or will I be ok? This is my Complete understanding on Ocing. Where am I wrong, and what did I miss?
Thanks
OK let me know if I am understanding WA laws concerning OCing, and if I understandthe correct things to do when OCing
I will type this in simple terms…. Please correct me if I am wrong. I want to make sure I understand these laws, it will keep me out of trouble. If I forget anything please provide it to me.
1. I will be legal to OC in public as long I carry my gun as a rational person wouldin a holster. And not touching the gun or holster, drawing it, pointing it or to it. gesturing toward it in any confutations.
2. Carrying a firearm is governed my state laws, and the laws and ordnances a city or county may place on me does not matter. Like Public parks, public transit, public zoos, public libraries, etc..
3. Private businesses have the right refuse me service or entrance for OCing. If a notice is posted upon entry to a private business "NO Weapons" I should not enter OCing. If there is not a "NO Weapons" sign posted I can enter, but I may be asked to leave if the owner wishes me to. If it's his/her wish me me to leavethen I should leave.
4. NO carry of any type in a federal building, or property or any school. But soon (MAYBE) we will be able to carry in federal parks.
5. If I ever have to use my sidearm, it has to be my last resort in SD. And I should retreat first only if it is safe to do so.
6. If I draw my pistol I better fire it and kill the BG or I could possibly face a lawsuit. If I hit a BS then I will be charged, or sued. Also If I do kill the BG then I could still have a civil case against me
7. If I am approached by the police. I should
A. DO AS THEY SAY
B. No sudden movements
C. Cooperate with them
D. Be very polite
E. keep hands in clear sight
F. Have a legal gun on me
H. be legally able to posses a pistol
8. When traveling with a firearm and having a valid CCW I can carry anyway I like as long as I have my CCW with me. and it is rational.
If for any reason I have to leave my pistol in my car it should.. be locked and out of sight andI can have the CCW with me. If the pistol is isnot locked away, the CCW should be with it. Always out of reach and sight of others.
9. If I have my CCW and I have my pistol concealed. I can remove my jacket to reveal my pistol and still be legal.
10. know the laws on firearms in WA state
11. Keep a good amount of OCDO pamphlets with me, and maybe a audio recorder.
12. Expect many looks and questions, and expect there to be hostile and non-hostile encounters from both civilians and LE.
13. it is best to carry a level II or II retention holster.
14. Stay alert at all times.
15. If asked by a civilian to disarm. I do not have to. In a private business I have to, In a corporation there should be something in policy stating no weapons.
This is how I am understanding things. If I OC and follow these things would I be wrong in any part or will I be ok? This is my Complete understanding on Ocing. Where am I wrong, and what did I miss?
Thanks