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Control-Z

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17. Checked baggage on a train

Sun Jun 21, 2015, 12:42 AM

Jun 2015

is quite different than on an airplane. It's stored on the train. I had access to all 4 of my checked bags while I traveled Amtrack around the country. It was stored in an area near my bedroom along with all the other checked bags in that car. Just not the same measure of safety.

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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