Can I Open Carry in Washington State?
Open Carry is legal but you must have a valid permit/license to carry a loaded handgun in any vehicle in Washington. This includes cars, buses and trains. You can keep the firearm holstered with empty chamber on your hip in your vehicle (can’t be concealed) but the loaded mag must be removed.

Places as listed in the “Where can I / can’t I Open Carry?” FAQ apply to those who open carry. All School Property and Facilities used for school functions are off limits to those without a valid permit / license.

The minimum age for Open Carry is 21. Read RCW 9.41.060 for exceptions to restrictions on carrying firearms. For more information on carrying in a vehicle, see RV / Car Carry Without a Permit (PDF).

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1. Can I fly with a gun?
2. Can I get a background check on someone?
3. Can I Open Carry in Washington State?
4. Do I have a duty to inform an officer upfront that I am carrying when contacted in Washington State?
5. Do you have a duty to inform?
6. How can I talk to an officer?
7. How do I drop the charges on a Protection Order?
8. How do I file an animal related complaint?
9. How do I file a complaint against an officer?
10. How do I file an on-line crime report?
11. How do I find out if someone is in the Benton County jail?
12. How do I find out if someone is in the Franklin County jail?
13. How do I get a Concealed Pistol License (CPL)?
14. How do I get a Firearm Dealer License?
15. How do I get a restraining order?
16. How do I get my fingerprints taken?
17. How do I get my stuff from the house if there is a Protection Order in place?
18. How do I report a junk or abandoned vehicle?
19. How do I report a traffic complaint?
20. How do I travel in other states with a gun?
21. How do I use a handicapped parking spot?
22. What is the fee for parking in a handicap spot?
23. Where can I / can’t I Open Carry?
24. Where can I take my unused or outdated medication?
25. Where do I go to pay my handicap ticket?
26. Where do I go to pay my parking ticket?
27. Why are people are parking in front of my house?
28. Why can’t I leave my boat / camper / trailer parked in front of my house?
29. Why can’t I leave my old car in front of my house?
30. Why was my car was towed and what do I do now?
31. Who do I contact for miscellaneous loud noises other than construction (i.e. loud cars, loud neighbors, etc.)