I was wondering if someone could help me out with Washington state laws when it comes to having a firearm in your vehicle. I saw alot of info on conceal pistols and what not, but nothing on rifle and shotguns.
I drive a Jeep, therefore no locking trunk compartment, just a open common cabin. I put the case in the back in rear cargo area (behind the rear seats).
Does the gun case must be locked? If I buy a hard case, locking not a problem since they have padlock holes, but do soft cases have to be locked?
Does the ammo have to be in a seperate case/bag or can I have some shells with my unloaded shotgun on the inside of the case? If down the road, I also decide to get a pistol, I would then get a conceal pistol permit. If so, can a pistol that is unloaded and locked be a range bag with varoius types of ammo?
Also, if for whatever reason I get pulled over while go to or from the range, do I tell the officer right away I have a firearm(s) in my vehicle or simpily wait for them to ask? Sorry for so many questions, just new to all this and want to do things right is all. Thanks again.
Chris
I drive a Jeep, therefore no locking trunk compartment, just a open common cabin. I put the case in the back in rear cargo area (behind the rear seats).
Does the gun case must be locked? If I buy a hard case, locking not a problem since they have padlock holes, but do soft cases have to be locked?
Does the ammo have to be in a seperate case/bag or can I have some shells with my unloaded shotgun on the inside of the case? If down the road, I also decide to get a pistol, I would then get a conceal pistol permit. If so, can a pistol that is unloaded and locked be a range bag with varoius types of ammo?
Also, if for whatever reason I get pulled over while go to or from the range, do I tell the officer right away I have a firearm(s) in my vehicle or simpily wait for them to ask? Sorry for so many questions, just new to all this and want to do things right is all. Thanks again.
Chris