1. I want to make sure I have this right.
From RCW 9.41.050:
"(2)(a) A person shall not carry or place a loaded pistol in any vehicle unless the person has a license to carry a concealed pistol and: (i) The pistol is on the licensee's person, (ii) the licensee is within the vehicle at all times that the pistol is there, or (iii) the licensee is away from the vehicle and the pistol is locked within the vehicle and concealed from view from outside the vehicle."
I was driving the other day and was pulled over for not wearing a seat belt. (How dumb of me. I was just going down the street but I know that accidents still happen. Oh, well.) My friend was in the passenger's seat. I had my 1911 in a holster stuffed in a crevice of my seat. It was in relatively plain view a few inches behind the shifter, although down lower than the seat. The officer said nothing about it. I'm not sure if it was because he was on the passenger's side and didn't see it because of my friend's leg, or if he just didn't care. As far as I know it is fine for me to have it in plain view like that since I have a CPL. Am I correct about this? If so, does it matter if it's loaded and chambered?
2. I still can't find any information regarding carrying a rifle and/or shotgun in a gun rack when not related to hunting or a specific activity. In Washington, if I want to just drive to the hardware store with a rifle in the rack, can I?
Thanks,
Justin
From RCW 9.41.050:
"(2)(a) A person shall not carry or place a loaded pistol in any vehicle unless the person has a license to carry a concealed pistol and: (i) The pistol is on the licensee's person, (ii) the licensee is within the vehicle at all times that the pistol is there, or (iii) the licensee is away from the vehicle and the pistol is locked within the vehicle and concealed from view from outside the vehicle."
I was driving the other day and was pulled over for not wearing a seat belt. (How dumb of me. I was just going down the street but I know that accidents still happen. Oh, well.) My friend was in the passenger's seat. I had my 1911 in a holster stuffed in a crevice of my seat. It was in relatively plain view a few inches behind the shifter, although down lower than the seat. The officer said nothing about it. I'm not sure if it was because he was on the passenger's side and didn't see it because of my friend's leg, or if he just didn't care. As far as I know it is fine for me to have it in plain view like that since I have a CPL. Am I correct about this? If so, does it matter if it's loaded and chambered?
2. I still can't find any information regarding carrying a rifle and/or shotgun in a gun rack when not related to hunting or a specific activity. In Washington, if I want to just drive to the hardware store with a rifle in the rack, can I?
Thanks,
Justin