Quick CHL question

[cpy911]

With a CHL can I carry a loaded handgun in my vehicle within arms reach, or anywhere in the vehicle ready for action? Or does it has to be concealed on my body?

Thanks,
cpy911

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[Benny503]

Read number 2, it explain all your questions very well.


9.41.047 << 9.41.050 >> 9.41.060


RCW 9.41.050
Carrying firearms.

(1)(a) Except in the person's place of abode or fixed place of business, a person shall not carry a pistol concealed on his or her person without a license to carry a concealed pistol.

(b) Every licensee shall have his or her concealed pistol license in his or her immediate possession at all times that he or she is required by this section to have a concealed pistol license and shall display the same upon demand to any police officer or to any other person when and if required by law to do so. Any violation of this subsection (1)(b) shall be a class 1 civil infraction under chapter 7.80 RCW and shall be punished accordingly pursuant to chapter 7.80 RCW and the infraction rules for courts of limited jurisdiction.

(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.

 

[BillM]

Read number 2, it explain all your questions very well.


9.41.047 << 9.41.050 >> 9.41.060
RCW 9.41.050
Carrying firearms.
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You are in Grants Pass (Oregon) answering a question from a poster in
Newberg (Oregon), and you are quoting Washington code.:huh:

 

[Benny503]

Oh darn.. thanks I didn't realize I was reading WA laws... see what happen when you trying to read the laws.... you get all confuse :-( My bad

 

[jason97496]

That is funny, I was reading intently thinking that I missed some Oregon laws and would have to do more research.