Washington Supreme Court December 31, 2015, No. 90608-4 (City of Seattle v. Evans)

lead-opinion

Wiggins, J.

¶1 — Wayne Anthony Evans contends that Seattle Municipal Code (SMC) 12A.14.0801 violates his right to bear arms under article I, section 24 of the Washington Constitution and the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution because the ordinance does not permit him to carry a small, fixed-blade “paring” knife for the purpose of self-defense.