Hi guys. My name is Daryl and I just recently purchased my first gun, a gen 3 Glock 19. I spend lots of time out in the woods in my Jeep and on my quad and have the occasional encounter with some of the less desirable people of the NW. I finally decided that it was time that I was armed when alone or in a small group deep in the woods.
No I do not have my cpl yet.
I have not had a chance to use it yet. Just picked it up yesterday morning. I have field stripped it 15 times, cleaned it, and just have been learning the in's and outs of the gun. Im hoping that ill get a chance to go down to the range this week and get some actual shooting time with it.
Welcome to the forum, and the firearm community. Sounds like you are taking a smart approach to learning.
Get to know your gun, and get to know the laws. I would recomend getting your CPL. It's really easy and makes a lot of other things easier, but check out the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) section 9.41. You do not need a license to carry concealed while doing an outdoor type activity. In the car is a no-no until you have the permit, but here is what it says about outside stuff:
(8) Any person engaging in a lawful outdoor recreational activity such as hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, or horseback riding, only if, considering all of the attendant circumstances, including but not limited to whether the person has a valid hunting or fishing license, it is reasonable to conclude that the person is participating in lawful outdoor activities or is traveling to or from a legitimate outdoor recreation area;
So I don't know if riding an ATV fits into the vehicle or outdoor recreation category.
Get to know your gun, and get to know the laws. I would recomend getting your CPL. It's really easy and makes a lot of other things easier, but check out the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) section 9.41. You do not need a license to carry concealed while doing an outdoor type activity. In the car is a no-no until you have the permit, but here is what it says about outside stuff:
(8) Any person engaging in a lawful outdoor recreational activity such as hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, or horseback riding, only if, considering all of the attendant circumstances, including but not limited to whether the person has a valid hunting or fishing license, it is reasonable to conclude that the person is participating in lawful outdoor activities or is traveling to or from a legitimate outdoor recreation area;
So I don't know if riding an ATV fits into the vehicle or outdoor recreation category.
The ATV part is one thing that I havent been able to figure out yet. But it does look like if I get my CPL then I and carry on my ATV, open or concealed. Please feel free to correct me if Im wrong.
Quick update... I now have my CPL. I got it in early July. I have been out shooting a half dozen times and there has been improvement everytime so thats a good thing. I havent done any concealed carry around town. Not ready for that step yet. But I have been open carrying out in the woods while exploring and camping.
So far I like the Glock 19. Its a good size. Easy to carry on my side while in the Jeep yet big enough that it feels good in the hand when shooting. The 9mm ammo has been a little tricky to track down but even thats starting to come back to the shelves. All in all im very happy with my decision to exercise my second amendment rights!
So far I like the Glock 19. Its a good size. Easy to carry on my side while in the Jeep yet big enough that it feels good in the hand when shooting. The 9mm ammo has been a little tricky to track down but even thats starting to come back to the shelves. All in all im very happy with my decision to exercise my second amendment rights!
