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Old 06-26-2009, 12:32 PM
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Default Official word on carrying on BART
I did a search before posting this, and didn't see any definitive information on carrying while riding BART.

After much searching (yet not much finding) on BART's website, I'd all but given up hope on finding a solid answer regarding carrying on BART. As a last ditch effort, I filled out a customer inquiry form on the website. I honestly didn't expect a response, but a few weeks later, I received the following reply from Gary Gee, chief of BART police:

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Dear Mr. Crider:

Anyone who is authorized or licensed to carry a concealed firearm in California may do so on any public-transit system.

Sincerely,

Gary Gee
Chief of Police
I'm sorry if this is common knowledge, but I had a heck of a time finding any info on BART's policy. Hopefully this helps someone else with the same questions I had
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Old 06-26-2009, 01:25 PM
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Thank you for seeking an answer! Good work!
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Old 06-26-2009, 01:49 PM
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Wow. Good to know...and good to see it is in our favor.
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Thanks for doing the legwork. That's good news, especially for the bay area.
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Old 06-26-2009, 08:32 PM
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A few WEEKS later... Good to know they are on top of things at BART
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Old 06-26-2009, 08:54 PM
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Old 06-26-2009, 08:57 PM
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Good job, thank you for the info. I never thought to ask when I ride. I do assume that about half the fellows aboard in the east bay are packing anyway.
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Old 06-27-2009, 01:38 PM
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Thank you for checking on this.
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Old 06-30-2009, 11:30 PM
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"Anyone who is authorized or licensed to carry a concealed firearm in California may do so on any public-transit system."

Except Federal transportation systems, eh? (AMTRAC for instance...) Be careful.
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Old 07-01-2009, 10:42 AM
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Except Federal transportation systems, eh? (AMTRAC for instance...)
That's news to me. Can you cite references supporting that claim?
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Old 07-01-2009, 11:01 AM
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That's news to me. Can you cite references supporting that claim?
It is Amtrak policy not Law, that no weapons be carried on board unless you are an LEO.

I haven't been on an Amtrak in a long time, but last time there weren't any metal detectors, but that may have changed since 911.

I would avoid the hassel and not CCW, you might end up walking home, but at least you will have your CCW then
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Old 07-01-2009, 11:32 PM
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It is Amtrak policy not Law,......
I thought it was Federal thing. My bad. Thanks for clarifying.
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