Amtrak Can you Carry on a train?

[THaves]

And finally

Dear Thaves,

Thank you for contacting Amtrak.

We do apologize but we do not have a location where
you would be able to check your firearm through as check baggage when traveling on Amtrak.

We hope this information is of assistance for you.

Sincerely,
William
Amtrak Customer Service

[G30 Steve]

While the original post is asking about Amtrak, I confess I've been looking for info on Metro Link, OCTD and RTD.
Amtrak may be a different animal altogether. The more I think about it, I'm leaning toward it being Federally Regulated. I think we all need to be careful with this.
The "Amtrak Police" are probably feds of one kind or another since they are employed in different states.
http://www.senate.gov/comm/judiciary...23&wit_id=3277
The TSA website also talks about getting more involved in rail transport. TSA: Railroads

More checking to do.
Maybe THaves could get a phone number or e-mail address for the "Amtrak Police" and we could get the scoop from them?

[Hoser]

Thank you for contacting us.

Amtrak's policy regarding weapons is as follows:

FIREARMS AND WEAPONS ON BOARD TRAINS

1. IT IS AMTRAK'S POLICY THAT ONLY QUALIFIED ACTIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS EMPLOYED BY A LOCAL, STATE, FEDERAL OR RAILROAD LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY ON OFFICIAL BUSINESS
BE PERMITTED TO CARRY HANDGUNS OR SMALL WEAPONS (NOT EXPOSED OR NEEDLESSLY DISPLAYED) ABOARD AMTRAK TRAINS.
.
2. A "QUALIFIED ACTIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER" IS DEFINED AS AN EMPLOYEE OF A GOVERNMENT AGENCY OR RAILROAD WHO:
.
- IS AUTHORIZED BY LAW TO ENGAGE IN OR SUPERVISE THE PREVENTION, DETECTION, INVESTIGATION, PROSECUTION OR THE INCARCERATION OF ANY PERSON FOR ANY VIOLATION OF LAW,

- HAS STATUTORY POWERS OF ARREST,

- IS AUTHORIZED BY THE AGENCY TO CARRY A FIREARM,

- IS NOT THE SUBJECT OF ANY DISCIPLINARY ACTION BY THE AGENCY,

- MEETS THE STANDARDS, IF ANY, ESTABLISHED BY THE AGENCY WHICH REQUIRE THE EMPLOYEE TO REGULARLY QUALIFY IN THE USE OF A FIREARM,

- IS NOT UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR OTHER INTOXICATING OR HALLUCINATORY DRUG OR SUBSTANCE, AND

- IS NOT PROHIBITED BY FEDERAL LAW FROM POSSESSING A FIREARM.

3. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS A NON-LAW ENFORCEMENT INDIVIDUAL PERMITTED TO CARRY A FIREARM ABOARD AMTRAK TRAINS.

.
4. FIREARMS, AMMUNITION AND/OR OTHER WEAPONS, WHETHER OR NOT PACKAGED, ARE PROHIBITED IN CARRY-ON BAGGAGE OR ON THE PERSON AT ALL TIMES, EVEN IF THE PERSON HAS A PERMIT TO
CARRY. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS, OTHER THAN AS STATED IN SECTIONS 1 AND 2.


5. FIREARMS, AMMUNITION AND OTHER WEAPONS ARE NEVER PERMITTED IN CHECKED BAGGAGE OR IN AMTRAK EXPRESS.

We hope this information is helpful.

Sincerely,
Barbara
Amtrak Customer Service



TRACKING NUMBER: A00000832610-00003149176

[TaxMan]

Which means that they don't want me riding their trains!

[Hoser]

Yup...I took the train from Seattle to LA last year...I was gonna take it w/ my daughter LA to Seattle this year...now I am gonna have to rethink that.

[G30 Steve]

Originally Posted by TaxMan

Which means that they don't want me riding their trains!

I hate trains anyway. Planes are so much better.

[TaxMan]

Originally Posted by G30 Steve

I hate trains anyway. Planes are so much better.

True. I was thinking about taking the train up to Goleta, to see my brother, but it looks like it's back to the "101".

[THaves]

Dear Thaves

Thank you for contacting us.

The phone number for the Amtrak Police is 1-800-331-0008.

We hope this information is helpful.

Sincerely,
Barbara
Amtrak Customer Service

[G30 Steve]

Originally Posted by THaves

Dear Thaves

Thank you for contacting us.

The phone number for the Amtrak Police is 1-800-331-0008.

We hope this information is helpful.

Sincerely,
Barbara
Amtrak Customer Service

Thanks but it sounds like they'll just refer us to rules 3, 4 & 5.

Kind of disappointing but I'd rather go by air anywhere too far to drive.

[THaves]

I always use my private Jet so no worries for CCW anywhere I go.

[THaves]

Dear Mr. Haves:

Thank you for contacting us through our web site.

Your question was forwarded to our Security Department for reveiw. The
manager of Security responded saying that he will have to contact the
county council to get the correct answer. Once we receive the answer we
will send you the response.



Thank you for your loyalty and patience.

Should you have additional questions, please e-mail us. If you require
an
immediate response, please telephone our Customer Service Center at
(800)
371-LINK (5465).

Sincerely,

Metrolink Passenger Services



Thanks again for your comments.

Passenger Services
Metrolink

[Harry Carry]

Thaves, just a public thank you for working to get this information.

[CalCCW03]

Originally Posted by Harry Carry

Thaves, just a public thank you for working to get this information.

+1. You are truly a gentleman. A REALLY tall gentleman.

[gmcem50]

Originally Posted by Hoser

Thank you for contacting us.

Amtrak's policy regarding weapons is as follows:

FIREARMS AND WEAPONS ON BOARD TRAINS

1. IT IS AMTRAK'S POLICY THAT ONLY QUALIFIED ACTIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS EMPLOYED BY A LOCAL, STATE, FEDERAL OR RAILROAD LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY ON OFFICIAL BUSINESS
BE PERMITTED TO CARRY HANDGUNS OR SMALL WEAPONS (NOT EXPOSED OR NEEDLESSLY DISPLAYED) ABOARD AMTRAK TRAINS.
.
2. A "QUALIFIED ACTIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER" IS DEFINED AS AN EMPLOYEE OF A GOVERNMENT AGENCY OR RAILROAD WHO:
.
- IS AUTHORIZED BY LAW TO ENGAGE IN OR SUPERVISE THE PREVENTION, DETECTION, INVESTIGATION, PROSECUTION OR THE INCARCERATION OF ANY PERSON FOR ANY VIOLATION OF LAW,

- HAS STATUTORY POWERS OF ARREST,

- IS AUTHORIZED BY THE AGENCY TO CARRY A FIREARM,

- IS NOT THE SUBJECT OF ANY DISCIPLINARY ACTION BY THE AGENCY,

- MEETS THE STANDARDS, IF ANY, ESTABLISHED BY THE AGENCY WHICH REQUIRE THE EMPLOYEE TO REGULARLY QUALIFY IN THE USE OF A FIREARM,

- IS NOT UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR OTHER INTOXICATING OR HALLUCINATORY DRUG OR SUBSTANCE, AND

- IS NOT PROHIBITED BY FEDERAL LAW FROM POSSESSING A FIREARM.

3. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS A NON-LAW ENFORCEMENT INDIVIDUAL PERMITTED TO CARRY A FIREARM ABOARD AMTRAK TRAINS.

.
4. FIREARMS, AMMUNITION AND/OR OTHER WEAPONS, WHETHER OR NOT PACKAGED, ARE PROHIBITED IN CARRY-ON BAGGAGE OR ON THE PERSON AT ALL TIMES, EVEN IF THE PERSON HAS A PERMIT TO
CARRY. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS, OTHER THAN AS STATED IN SECTIONS 1 AND 2.


5. FIREARMS, AMMUNITION AND OTHER WEAPONS ARE NEVER PERMITTED IN CHECKED BAGGAGE OR IN AMTRAK EXPRESS.

We hope this information is helpful.

Sincerely,
Barbara
Amtrak Customer Service



TRACKING NUMBER: A00000832610-00003149176

Precisely why there is no way in hell I will ever set foot on a train, for any reason.

[BonoVox]

Originally Posted by Hoser

Yup...I took the train from Seattle to LA last year...I was gonna take it w/ my daughter LA to Seattle this year...now I am gonna have to rethink that.

You better take it easy on that one. Remember your Cal CCW is not good in Oregon or Washington. Even a Florida/Utah combo is no good in Oregon. Also they might have different state laws that you need to watch for.