LEOSA carry guide for Washington
Active-duty officer guidance under 18 U.S.C. § 926B in Washington. Browse common high-traffic facilities below — courthouses, stadiums, federal buildings, hospitals, airports, and museums — and sign in to look up the latest officer-submitted reports.
Major facilities officers ask about in Washington
Stadiums, arenas, federal buildings, hospitals, airports, museums, and landmarks below are common destinations. LEOSA status varies by facility — and can vary by event, screening contractor, or day. Create a free account with your agency email to look up the latest officer-submitted reports for any of these.
- Sign up to look up policyStadium / ArenaLumen FieldSeattle, WA
- Sign up to look up policyStadium / ArenaT-Mobile ParkSeattle, WA
- Sign up to look up policyStadium / ArenaClimate Pledge ArenaSeattle, WA
- Sign up to look up policyStadium / ArenaHusky StadiumSeattle, WA
- Sign up to look up policyAirportSeattle-Tacoma International AirportSeaTac, WA
- Sign up to look up policyCourthouseWilliam Kenzo Nakamura US CourthouseSeattle, WA
- Sign up to look up policyHospitalHarborview Medical CenterSeattle, WA
- Sign up to look up policyMuseum / LandmarkMuseum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)Seattle, WA
- Sign up to look up policyMuseum / LandmarkSpace NeedleSeattle, WA
- Sign up to look up policyMuseum / LandmarkPike Place MarketSeattle, WA
Presence on this list does not imply a particular LEOSA status. Verified officers see the latest community reports after signing in.
What LEOSA covers in Washington
The Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (Washington included) lets a qualified active-duty law enforcement officer carry a concealed firearm notwithstanding most state and local restrictions on concealed carry by private persons. The federal statute preempts laws of general application against concealed carry.
It does not override federal facility statutes (notably 18 U.S.C. § 930), and it explicitly preserves the authority of states and private property owners to restrict carry on government and private property. In practice, that means many courthouses, schools, and government buildings in Washington remain off-limits even for officers carrying under LEOSA.
Officers in Washington should verify three things before relying on LEOSA at a specific facility: (1) the facility's own posted policy; (2) any state-specific statute governing that category of facility; and (3) whether the facility falls under a federal preemption carve-out.
Not legal advice
Articles and listings on this site are informational and may be outdated. Always verify applicable law and facility policy in Washington before carrying. This site is for active-duty officers under 18 U.S.C. § 926B and is not for retired officers or § 926C / HR 218 carry.