Let's see Bloomberg explain this one

[Dave Workman]

This column wonders what Bloomberg might think if he came out to Washington for a visit. Here, he would find quite a few armed citizens. According to the Department of Licensing, there are now more than 275,000 active Concealed Pistol Licenses in the state and the number keeps climbing. Joe Waldron, legislative director for the Bellevue-based Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, believes this is a new record.


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[matt_w]

Those numbers don't include the people with Utah permits (valid in WA) do they?

 

[pokerace]

Good story.

 

[SargentMac]

Those numbers don't include the people with Utah permits (valid in WA) do they?

My understanding is that Utah permits are valid for non-residents, but if you live here, you need a WA permit. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Also, I'm too lazy to research this myself so don't ask me to cite an RCW.

 

[phatdoughnut]

My understanding is that Utah permits are valid for non-residents, but if you live here, you need a WA permit. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Also, I'm too lazy to research this myself so don't ask me to cite an RCW.

I heard the same.

 

[Silver Fox]

Hhhmmmmmmmmmm..... I bet a real smart scientific guy who could remain scientific and not go all political leaning to one veiw could explain this data.

SF-

 

[jordanvraptor]

New Yorkers wouldn't want to lower themselves to you western riff raff who still shoot native americans from horseback...

 

[pokerace]

New Yorkers wouldn't want to lower themselves to you western riff raff who still shoot native americans from horseback...

Is there a problem with that??

 

[Member 5605]

It's a good thing the lakota won at little big horn

 

[Trlsmn]

It's a good thing the Lakota won at little big horn

Only because they were armed!

 

[jordanvraptor]

Is there a problem with that??

Yes, riding a horse is cruel to the animal...

 

[Gunwheeler]

My understanding is that Utah permits are valid for non-residents, but if you live here, you need a WA permit. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Also, I'm too lazy to research this myself so don't ask me to cite an RCW.

The statement is correct.