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Question about OC and CC

Freedom1Man

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I figured, but wonder how far the concept of "tent" can be stretched in that definition.

You would probably know better, but I kinda doubt a few rocks, tree branches and a tarp in a city or even a state park would be considered an abode by the courts, even if it is in a park that doesn't ban transient shelters.

Perhaps it would require more than just the shelter itself to help it qualify, such as the presence of other amenities or signs of intent to make an "abode"? Perhaps it would hinge on how private (closed off from the public) that the shelter is made?

Nice to see you rapgood! :D

I did learn today, by reading the jury instructions, that, at least in Seattle, a vehicle is considered to be a building.

Go figure.
 

Grim_Night

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I did learn today, by reading the jury instructions, that, at least in Seattle, a vehicle is considered to be a building.

Go figure.

Funny thing... My "new" conversion van since it is set up for camping inside the van could be classified as a mobile residence. I have food, water, sleeping accommodation as well as restroom facilities. :p So I guess that means I do not need a CPL when I am inside my one vehicle.
 

rapgood

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Funny thing... My "new" conversion van since it is set up for camping inside the van could be classified as a mobile residence. I have food, water, sleeping accommodation as well as restroom facilities. :p So I guess that means I do not need a CPL when I am inside my one vehicle.

That's how I read the law. However, to be in an abundance of caution, I would either 1) have a CPL when doing so, or 2) have the weapon unloaded when the vehicle is in motion. Better to err on the side of caution than to have to argue it in court.

Just my $.02
 
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