1104 AMS PELZ S3270.2

HB 1104 - S AMD  339

By Senators Pelz, Wojahn and Smith

    On page 2, beginning on line 1, after "(4)" strike all material through "(5)))" on line 34, and insert "Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, in cities with a population over one hundred fifty thousand located west of the crest of the Cascade mountains, the city legislative authority may enact an ordinance that declares that no person may carry a firearm unless it is unloaded and enclosed in an opaque case or secure wrapper or the person is:

    (a) Licensed under RCW 9.41.070 to carry a concealed pistol;

    (b) In attendance at a hunter's safety course or a firearms safety course;

    (c) Engaging in practice in the use of a firearm or target shooting at an established range authorized by the governing body of the jurisdiction in which such range is located or any other area where the discharge of a firearm is not prohibited;

    (d) Engaging in an organized competition involving the use of a firearm, or participating in or practicing for a performance by an organized group that uses firearms as a part of the performance;

    (e) Hunting or trapping under a valid license issued to the person under Title 77 RCW;

    (f) In an area where the discharge of a firearm is permitted, and is not trespassing;

    (g) Traveling with any unloaded firearm in the person's possession to or from any activity described in (b), (c), (d), (e), or (f) of this subsection, except as provided in (h) of this subsection;

    (h) Traveling in a motor vehicle with a firearm, other than a pistol, that is unloaded and locked in the trunk or other compartment of the vehicle, secured in a gun rack, or otherwise secured in place in a vehicle;

    (i) On real property under the control of the person or a relative of the person;

    (j) At his or her residence;

    (k) Is a member of the armed forces of the United States, national guard, or organized reserves, when on duty;

    (l) Is a law enforcement officer; or

    (m) Carrying a firearm from or to a vehicle for the purpose of taking or removing the firearm to or from a place of business for repair.

    (5)"

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