Washington Oregon resident taking weekend in Washington, bring my pistol?

[Travyboy78]

Hello,
I haven't been through Washington in quite some time. Am I legal to bring a pistol or lever action with me on a trip?
Sorry if it's been asked, I searched the forum but didn't see anything.
Thank you.

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[malakajim]

Good to go.

 

[Koda]

Am I legal to bring a pistol or lever action with me on a trip?

Only if its not classified as an "assault weapon"

 

[FATAL125]

Hello,
I haven't been through Washington in quite some time. Am I legal to bring a pistol or lever action with me on a trip?
Sorry if it's been asked, I searched the forum but didn't see anything.
Thank you.

Are you a law abiding US citizen?

Are your weapons legally owned by you?

Are you bringing them here temporarily and then taking them back home to Oregon?

I'm gonna go out on a limb, since you're asking this on a public forum, and assume the answer to all the above is yes.

Do your thing homie.

 

[Nosferatu]

As long as you leave the buried in a specific location before you head back. I'll send the GPS coordinates later.

 

[FATAL125]

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I use this chart quite often...

 

[DB is Here]

If you don't have a WA concealed carry then stow your gun and mag separately and not in reach of you. Also WA isn't a must report in case your stopped.

 

[Travyboy78]

I'm legal. Just wondering as a Oregon CHL holder, would that show up running plates. If it did, would I be legal with a 10 round pistol/lever action.
Thank you for the responses!

 

[FATAL125]

I'm legal. Just wondering as a Oregon CHL holder, would that show up running plates. If it did, would I be legal with a 10 round pistol/lever action.
Thank you for the responses!

Pretty sure Oregon and Washington are the same in that regard... meaning your permit won't show up on a plate run, but will show up on a license check.

Yes, those weapons are legal.

 

[DB is Here]

If it did, would I be legal with a 10 round pistol/lever action.

It's legal to possess guns with higher than 10 round capacity, you just can't buy them anymore here.

 

[Old Dog]

What would be the odds that you get pulled over by WSP or a local cop?

What would be the odds that IF you got pulled over, the officer asked you if you had weapons in the vehicle?

Assuming the firearms are unloaded and not in reach of you or your passenger, why would you worry?

You're legal bringing anything in with a magazine capacity of 10 rounds or less...

...and nothing's gonna come up even if WSP runs your driver license number. Your vehicle can't get searched absent probable cause.

Let your conscience be your guide. Just like us Washington residents do when traveling through Oregon...(and yes, we hate your state).

 

[Koda]

It's legal to possess guns with higher than 10 round capacity, you just can't buy them anymore here.

I thought that was only for Washington residents? Its illegal to import standard mags into the state.

 

[Old Dog]

I thought that was only for Washington residents? Its illegal to import standard mags into the state.

A Washington resident may return to the state with any magazines of a capacity of 10 rounds or more that he/she took out of the state.

NO non-Washington resident may bring in any magazines with a capacity of 11 rounds or more into this state.

 

[DB is Here]

I thought that was only for Washington residents? Its illegal to import standard mags into the state.

I'm not an FFL but my understanding is the import language would relate to a sale. For instance, you can bring it in if shooting then taking it back home. That said if the OP has a gun w/ a 10 round mag, bring that.

 

[ilikegunspdx]

Hello,
I haven't been through Washington in quite some time. Am I legal to bring a pistol or lever action with me on a trip?
Sorry if it's been asked, I searched the forum but didn't see anything.
Thank you.

Lever gun is fine. Pistol depends on if it has threaded barrel.


Bringing guns from out of state into state is importing according to their statute.


Personally I would ignore 100% of their bullbubblegum.

 

[DB is Here]

NO non-Washington resident may bring in any magazines with a capacity of 11 rounds or more into this state.

Good to know.

 

[Old Dog]

I'm not an FFL but my understanding is the import language would relate to a sale. For instance, you can bring it in if shooting then taking it back home. That said if the OP has a gun w/ a 10 round mag, bring that.

Nope, no one can bring in a standard capacity magazine unless they possessed it legally, pre-ban, prior to taking it out of the state. Non-residents should not enter the state ever with mags holding 11 rounds or more... we are now the same as California *sigh*

 

[mkthegrassgrow]

I have also wondered about this. The language in regards to "import" is vague. Either that or I am slow.... I am an Oregon resident and have both my Oregon and Washington permits. I spend time in Oregon and Washington daily due to my career. While at work I carry a 10 round mag simply due to the fact I go into Washington. Ive been told that as long as you're leaving with the mag (11+) that you crossed state lines with you're good. On the flip side i've been told that as an Oregon resident taking a standard mag across Washington state lines is illegal. In no way am I concerned about getting caught in a traffic stop or whatever. My concern is if I were forced to use my firearm in Washington and upon confiscation of my firearm they hit me with a criminal charge for my magazine..... I have zero faith in the Left coast justice system and I want to minimize the the length of rope that they can hang me with.

Any cited clarification on mag capacity going in and out of Washington as an Oregon resident would be greatly appreciated. I understand the concept of "Concealed is concealed" but if I am ever forced to use my firearm I want to be in the clear as much as I possibly can. Obviously I would prefer to carry a 17 round mag over a 10 round mag.... but for the time being I will just carry two 10 round mags while at work until I get a concrete answer.

Thank you.

 

[Koda]

Any cited clarification on mag capacity going in and out of Washington as an Oregon resident would be greatly appreciated. I understand the concept of "Concealed is concealed" but if I am ever forced to use my firearm I want to be in the clear as much as I possibly can. Obviously I would prefer to carry a 17 round mag over a 10 round mag.... but for the time being I will just carry two 10 round mags while at work until I get a concrete answer.

You wont get a concrete answer unless you pay a lawyer, and even then there can be an opinion until someone actually becomes a case law example.
The way I read the law, I agree with your assessment. To me its more clear than vague, non residents cannot visit with standard mags.

 

[Member 24198]

I have also wondered about this. The language in regards to "import" is vague. Either that or I am slow.... I am an Oregon resident and have both my Oregon and Washington permits. I spend time in Oregon and Washington daily due to my career. While at work I carry a 10 round mag simply due to the fact I go into Washington. Ive been told that as long as you're leaving with the mag (11+) that you crossed state lines with you're good. On the flip side i've been told that as an Oregon resident taking a standard mag across Washington state lines is illegal. In no way am I concerned about getting caught in a traffic stop or whatever. My concern is if I were forced to use my firearm in Washington and upon confiscation of my firearm they hit me with a criminal charge for my magazine..... I have zero faith in the Left coast justice system and I want to minimize the the length of rope that they can hang me with.

Any cited clarification on mag capacity going in and out of Washington as an Oregon resident would be greatly appreciated. I understand the concept of "Concealed is concealed" but if I am ever forced to use my firearm I want to be in the clear as much as I possibly can. Obviously I would prefer to carry a 17 round mag over a 10 round mag.... but for the time being I will just carry two 10 round mags while at work until I get a concrete answer.

Thank you.

If you're in a defensive shoot, a 10+ magazine is the least of your worries.