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Member
I rarely ride public transportation but occasionally it is simply easier either because I am working literally right on the MAX train line, or am going to be somewhere where either,
1. Parking is way overpriced and still a pain to find or
2. I dont trust leaving my car for long periods of time.
I was in a totally unrelated discussion with a Tri-Met bus driver and he asked me a question regarding firearms, (we were at a social event not on a bus). We chatted shortly, enough for me to determine that he was definitely pro-gun. Then he said "yea it totally sucks that CCW is banned on public transportation" I asked what he meant and he said that since the bus system gets federal transportation money all firearms are banned.
Now when I look at the tri-met website this is what it has to say regarding firearms.
D. Prohibited Risks to Transit System Security and Order:
(1) Flammable Substances and Ignition Devices: No person shall bring, possess or carry
aboard onto a District Vehicle or platform any flammable substance or device that can cause a
spark or flame, except for matches and cigarette lighters. No spark or flame may be lit or
initiated at any time by any device on a District Vehicle, including matches and lighters.
(2) Weapons: No person, except a peace officer, shall bring or carry aboard a District Vehicle
any firearm, knife (except a folding knife with a blade less than 3 ½ inches in length), or any
other instrument, article, device, material or substance specifically designed for, or attempted
to be used to, inflict or cause bodily harm to another, except in accordance with administrative
rules as may be promulgated by the General Manager or otherwise provided by law. Where
possession of such weapons cannot be prohibited by law, a person in possession of a weapon
may not display or carry the weapon in a manner which is likely to result in fear or alarm by
other persons or District employees.
When I read that it looks like as long as a person has a CCW and does not open carry they are ok?
Am I off base here?
I know there is some sort of "common carrier" regulation that I know NOTHING about.
Any members from Portland had experience with Tri-met and CCW.
1. Parking is way overpriced and still a pain to find or
2. I dont trust leaving my car for long periods of time.
I was in a totally unrelated discussion with a Tri-Met bus driver and he asked me a question regarding firearms, (we were at a social event not on a bus). We chatted shortly, enough for me to determine that he was definitely pro-gun. Then he said "yea it totally sucks that CCW is banned on public transportation" I asked what he meant and he said that since the bus system gets federal transportation money all firearms are banned.
Now when I look at the tri-met website this is what it has to say regarding firearms.
D. Prohibited Risks to Transit System Security and Order:
(1) Flammable Substances and Ignition Devices: No person shall bring, possess or carry
aboard onto a District Vehicle or platform any flammable substance or device that can cause a
spark or flame, except for matches and cigarette lighters. No spark or flame may be lit or
initiated at any time by any device on a District Vehicle, including matches and lighters.
(2) Weapons: No person, except a peace officer, shall bring or carry aboard a District Vehicle
any firearm, knife (except a folding knife with a blade less than 3 ½ inches in length), or any
other instrument, article, device, material or substance specifically designed for, or attempted
to be used to, inflict or cause bodily harm to another, except in accordance with administrative
rules as may be promulgated by the General Manager or otherwise provided by law. Where
possession of such weapons cannot be prohibited by law, a person in possession of a weapon
may not display or carry the weapon in a manner which is likely to result in fear or alarm by
other persons or District employees.
When I read that it looks like as long as a person has a CCW and does not open carry they are ok?
Am I off base here?
I know there is some sort of "common carrier" regulation that I know NOTHING about.
Any members from Portland had experience with Tri-met and CCW.