Wash. Rev. Code § 38.40.120. Authorized military organizations
No organized body other than the recognized militia organizations of this state, armed forces of the United States, students of educational institutions where military science is a prescribed part of the course of instruction or bona fide veterans organizations shall associate themselves together as a military company or organize or parade in public with firearms: PROVIDED, That nothing herein shall be construed to prevent authorized parades by the organized militia of another state or armed forces of foreign countries. Any person participating in any such unauthorized organization shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
I’m certainly no attorney but it would appear to me that groups of armed, right-wing militias roving the streets of Spokane in a loosely coordinated fashion are presenting themselves as a “military company.” That’s not allowed. Not only is it not allowed, it’s straight up fascist rule, especially when our police and military forces stand by and allow it to happen. Read some Timothy Snyder, he’ll get you up to speed on these issues.
And yes, while there is no Washington statute that prohibits the “Open Carry” of a firearm, there are limits. Specifically, if your intent is to intimidate others, such action is not allowed. That’s what RCW 9.41.270 is all about, donchya know?
Kennewick Mayor pro tem, Steve Lee, has a piece in Tumbleweird that should be front and center of every media outlet in the state. I will be forwarding his questions along to my local elected officials and asking for their response to his questions. I encourage others to do the same.
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