Dubious reasons for me without additional detail.
“Since when does carrying a holstered sidearm and staring at people constitute grounds for forced disarmament? “
Correct.
The entire state of Washington is an open carry state, and that open carry allows for LOADED weapons.
Without a verbal threat, or motion threat (putting his hand on the firearm like he’s going to pull it) the man was perfectly within his legal rights and there are no laws in the state preventing his actions as described.
And WA is also a “preemption” state, where state law applies to every municipality. The municipality cannot enact stricter laws than the state.
This was a criminal act by SPD and the judge who issued the warrant.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/handgun-seized-in-belltown-under-extreme-risk-protection-order/
Here's a link to a bit more detail. I won't even excerpt as it's the Seattle Times.
I totally agree with your comments.
Did this guy have any records from his
past that would paint him as a “mental”
incompetent? If not, unless he brandished
his weapon, or threatened anyone with it,
then merely because someone felt
uncomfortable in its presence, he should
be able bear it according to local law
and his 2ND amendment rights.
There is going to be a lot of court
cases in Seattle.