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Nye Bevan

(25,406 posts) Sat Jun 20, 2015, 11:46 PM Jun 2015

Do you support allowing firearms in checked baggage on Amtrak trains? [View all]

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Do you support allowing firearms in checked baggage on Amtrak trains? [View all] Nye Bevan Jun 2015 OP

Sure madville Jun 2015 #1

checked unloaded.. what is the harm? Liberal_in_LA Jun 2015 #2

I know right? nt Mojorabbit Jun 2015 #19

Fine, if it's unloaded, locked in a hardshell case minus ammo rocktivity Jun 2015 #3

I'm not an Amtrack rider, Snobblevitch Jun 2015 #4

Checked, unloaded, properly secured? Why not? n/t Adrahil Jun 2015 #5

Except in rare instances folks should keep their guns at home, and be restricted to only a few. Hoyt Jun 2015 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author friendly_iconoclast Jun 2015 #10

"I'd support use of every available technology to detect those who can't leave home without a gun." friendly_iconoclast Jun 2015 #13

Fond memories, a thread of hurt feelings from the gungeon. Hoyt Jun 2015 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author friendly_iconoclast Jun 2015 #28

"(H)urt feelings"? More like a ever-renewing source of amusement... friendly_iconoclast Jun 2015 #31

nope, just making fun Duckhunter935 Jun 2015 #36

Having to be nice on a message board. Hoyt Jun 2015 #38

One side has to be Duckhunter935 Jun 2015 #41

Nothing nice about hoarding gunz and strapping them on to walk down the street. Hoyt Jun 2015 #42

Mhmm. beevul Jun 2015 #43

Most of us here do not do that Duckhunter935 Jun 2015 #45

What about self defense? NaturalHigh Jun 2015 #46

If someone is breaking in your house, that's one thing. Walking down the street, practicing to shoot Hoyt Jun 2015 #47

It isn't as much about support or not support as it is pipoman Jun 2015 #7

Why wouldn't I? frylock Jun 2015 #8

yes, same as with the airlines Duckhunter935 Jun 2015 #9

It's an odd question Aerows Jun 2015 #23

it stems from some misinformed Duckhunter935 Jun 2015 #24

Gotcha Aerows Jun 2015 #27

Of course. People should place guns in checked baggage instead of bringing it on the train. Cheese Sandwich Jun 2015 #11

You're not allowed to bring it into the passenger areas jmowreader Jun 2015 #35

Guns have been proven to be a danger and a menace. onehandle Jun 2015 #12

Amtrak has been doing this for several years now. What 'problems' has it caused? friendly_iconoclast Jun 2015 #32

Seems my interlocutor found the question too difficult to answer... friendly_iconoclast Jun 2015 #49

I support gun control, but checking a gun in a luggage is the same as checked baggage on a plane davidpdx Jun 2015 #15

Yes it has to be declared 24 hours in advance and the rules are very strict Cheese Sandwich Jun 2015 #16

Thanks for the info davidpdx Jun 2015 #20

Checked baggage on a train Control-Z Jun 2015 #17

There is some question as to whether the bags are allowed in the same compartment or not davidpdx Jun 2015 #21

"Once you drop the bag off you will not have any access to it until the final stop" Cheese Sandwich Jun 2015 #25

That totally makes sense davidpdx Jun 2015 #34

I have yet to hear a reasonable explanation for how this could be a problem... petronius Jun 2015 #18

There's the defining word, 'reasonable' friendly_iconoclast Jun 2015 #29

I have no idea why this would be a problem Aerows Jun 2015 #22

As long as they are legal, why not? Bonobo Jun 2015 #26

Legal gun, in checked bag, sure. Why not? I don't see the problem here, would be happy if someone uppityperson Jun 2015 #30

It' s very interesting how the poll doesn't match the thread replies. linuxman Jun 2015 #33

good question Duckhunter935 Jun 2015 #37

I never vote in on-line polls like this because Snobblevitch Jun 2015 #39

If it's otherwise fully legal. Also, the firearm must be unloaded, AND MH1 Jun 2015 #40

Checked and unloaded? Sure. Lizzie Poppet Jun 2015 #44

Lots of hunters travel by rail to their trailheads Recursion Jun 2015 #48