Tawnos
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It seems no matter how many times I reread a section of RCWs, I notice something new.
As all of you (should) know, RCW 9.41.300(1)(d) states:
What I've missed up until today was subsection 5:
With few exceptions, I have not seen such signs in areas that are off limits to those places under the age of 21. While most of these places note that it's illegal for people under 21 to be in the area, very few of them (Pumphouse in Bellevue and Three Lions in Redmond) have the required signage stating that RCW 9.41.300 restricts the possession of firearms in the area.
Ideally, I'd like to see the law changed such that it's illegal to carry while "under the influence" (similar to driving). It would provide a much more clear law that is easier to enforce, and addresses the real fear of the legislature. However, in the status quo, the lack of these signs in most 21+ places seems to indicate that the law is (even more) unenforceable. Any thoughts on this? I'll check for case law later, when I get home, but it seems that the lack of such signs would be a legal defense (presuming the person didn't acknowledge they knew of any wrongdoing, and shut up then requested a lawyer).
It seems no matter how many times I reread a section of RCWs, I notice something new.
As all of you (should) know, RCW 9.41.300(1)(d) states:
(1) It is unlawful for any person to enter the following places when he or she knowingly possesses or knowingly has under his or her control a weapon:
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(d) That portion of an establishment classified by the state liquor control board as off-limits to persons under twenty-one years of age; or
What I've missed up until today was subsection 5:
(5) The perimeter of the premises of any specific location covered by subsection (1) of this section shall be posted at reasonable intervals to alert the public as to the existence of any law restricting the possession of firearms on the premises.
With few exceptions, I have not seen such signs in areas that are off limits to those places under the age of 21. While most of these places note that it's illegal for people under 21 to be in the area, very few of them (Pumphouse in Bellevue and Three Lions in Redmond) have the required signage stating that RCW 9.41.300 restricts the possession of firearms in the area.
Ideally, I'd like to see the law changed such that it's illegal to carry while "under the influence" (similar to driving). It would provide a much more clear law that is easier to enforce, and addresses the real fear of the legislature. However, in the status quo, the lack of these signs in most 21+ places seems to indicate that the law is (even more) unenforceable. Any thoughts on this? I'll check for case law later, when I get home, but it seems that the lack of such signs would be a legal defense (presuming the person didn't acknowledge they knew of any wrongdoing, and shut up then requested a lawyer).