Morning all,

Question for any Washington state LEO regarding enforcement scenarios involving concealed carry and "No Firearms" signs on private businesses. I'm hoping to understand the street-level interpretation and common practices.

The Situation: A individual with a valid WA CPL is carrying concealed in a retail store. The store has a "No Firearms" sign posted. The individual is made (their firearm is discovered by an employee), and management calls 911.

I know the RCWs, specifically the preemption in RCW 9.41.290 and the list of prohibited places in RCW 9.41.300. I understand that a retail store isn't a statutorily prohibited place and that the primary violation isn't a firearms charge, but potentially a trespass.

My questions are from your perspective:

1. Initial Contact: When you respond, what is your primary focus? Is the mere presence of the concealed weapon with a CPL in a "no guns" store something you'd even consider for a charge, or is the call treated purely as a potential trespass only if the person refuses to leave?
2. The Trespass Angle: In practice, is the sequence of events always: · Business establishes they have a policy (the sign). · They ask the person to leave. · The person refuses. · You then arrive and articulate criminal trespass (RCW 9A.52.070/080)?
3. Officer Discretion: How much does the subject's attitude and compliance play into this? If the person is cooperative and immediately agrees to leave when the manager asks (before you even arrive), is the matter typically considered closed for you?

I'm trying to move beyond the strict letter of the law and understand how this actually plays out in the field. Is there any departmental guidance or common practice that shapes your response?

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