Washington Lawful carry in healthcare facilities

[Koda]

I haven't been able to find anything on this, so asking the community here. Does Washington prohibit CHL carry in public and/or private facilities that provide heathcare?

eg. hospitals, or assisted living facilities

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[trevi]

Hospitals are a no-go. I have seen the signs saying no weapons on premises. Most EDs have metal detectors now. Assisted living are usually private and that can vary if a sign is displayed.

 

[Alexx1401]

Almost if not all will have a sign saying no. Now if you can managed to not drop it on the floor or show it to anyone? Then you will be fine.

 

[Koda]

Assisted living are usually private and that can vary if a sign is displayed.

I read that in Wa. signs have no force of the law, im not certain if assisted living facilities even if private fall under the healthcare facility like hospitals do. But thinking about it probably not...

 

[Nosferatu]

I read that in Wa. signs have no force of the law, im not certain if assisted living facilities even if private fall under the healthcare facility like hospitals do. But thinking about it probably not...

You can be trespassed if caught and you refuse to leave from a location that's posted.

There are no named restrictions against carrying in hospitals, other than mental health facilities.

 

[PiratePast40]

Most of the signs I've seen have either a Baretta FS92 or Glock with a red line through it. I don't carry either one so I'm good to go.

 

[solv3nt]

Most of the signs I've seen have either a Baretta FS92 or Glock with a red line through it. I don't carry either one so I'm good to go.

Dang it, I carry a Beretta at times.

 

[Koda]

Most of the signs I've seen have either a Baretta FS92 or Glock with a red line through it. I don't carry either one so I'm good to go.

more clear than most actual gun laws...

 

[Member 53328]

No metal detectors. No problems.

I do remember when I got weighed at my last appointment and let's just say I was a bit heavier than I was supposed to be.

Had to strip down for the check. Hid everything in my jacket/boots. No one was the wiser.

If I get asked to leave then I will leave. Simple as that.

 

[Belial]

https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9.41.300

(c) The restricted access areas of a public mental health facility licensed or certified by the department of health for inpatient hospital care and state institutions for the care of the mentally ill, excluding those facilities solely for evaluation and treatment. Restricted access areas do not include common areas of egress and ingress open to the general public;

It appears to me the state only covers this in health care. Now the owners of the institutions are a whole different story. Most of the entrances I have seen have "No Weapons" stickers or signage up.

 

[Belial]

........Most EDs have metal detectors now.........

OHSU is a yes at only the ED, but you can walk right in the main entrance that is wide open. Do you know who else has them by chance?

 

[Alexx1401]

OHSU is a yes at only the ED, but you can walk right in the main entrance that is wide open. Do you know who else has them by chance?

I work in Health Care and have yet to see one. I "suspect" that in Seattle some must have them now. When my FIL was in Hospice care here I did have the RN at the desk ask me one time "Are you carrying a gun?" with a concerned look on her face. I resisted the impulse to reach for the area to see if it was somehow showing.
I have to guess it was the webbing of the suspenders I had on that she was panicked over. I of course just said of course not with a shocked look on my face and she passed me on by. When I got to the room Wife was there and we had a good chuckle over it.

 

[Loc]

Bill Kirk has an excellent and up-to-date synopsis here...

Concealed Carry Firearms | Washington Gun Law

www.washingtongunlaw.com

 

[trevi]

OHSU is a yes at only the ED, but you can walk right in the main entrance that is wide open. Do you know who else has them by chance?

Some PeaceHealth campuses in Vancouver, not the one on Mill Plain though.

 

[trevi]

I read that in Wa. signs have no force of the law, im not certain if assisted living facilities even if private fall under the healthcare facility like hospitals do. But thinking about it probably not...

Not a lawyer but but as other posters say, could be a tresspass charge if caught and refusing to leave.

 

[Caveman Jim]

Geez folks, what do you not understand about concealed? Walk in there like you own the place and don't pull it out unless somebody is shooting at you. Common sense.

 

[John Gault]

Legacy Emanual has metal detectors at ER entrances only at this time

 

[Member 53328]

Geez folks, what do you not understand about concealed? Walk in there like you own the place and don't pull it out unless somebody is shooting at you. Common sense.

Pretty simple huh…. People get very wrapped up in legalities and a consequence that will never come about unless you make a fool of yourself.

 

[Koda]

....family member had surgery today, no metal detectors.
I'm actually mostly interested in assisted living facilities since thats going to be a regular visit for me hopefully as long as possible. I wasn't certain since there's medical services there as needed. It looks like the relative law is RCW 9.41.300 which only covers state mental health facilities.
It looks like assisted living facilities can only trespass if they find out.

thanks for helping me figure it out.

 

[Koda]

Pretty simple huh…. People get very wrapped up in legalities and a consequence that will never come about unless you make a fool of yourself.

they say "a fool and his gun are soon parted"...