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thetruepyromaniak · #1 (**permalink**) April 3rd, 2009

I found this on another forum. I wasnt sure of the answer, so I thought I would ask it on here. I assume that you would need a LCTF. I am aware that most trains and busses have policys against it.

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Pa. law requires a LTCF to carry open in a vehicle, does that include buses and trains? Thank you for the info.

Falcon118 · #2 (**permalink**) April 3rd, 2009

IANAL but a bus or a train in my mind would be a vehcile and thus require the LTCF.

wa3ra · #3 (**permalink**) April 3rd, 2009

I had a breakdown on the road a while back; left the car for the tow company and called a cab for a ride to my destination; driver told me he couldn't take me with 'that' unless I had my license (of course, I did). He told me "mine's bigger" with a smile, and uncovered an S&W model 29. That barrel just goes on forever!

knight0334 · #4 (**permalink**) April 3rd, 2009

To carry in ANY vehicle you have to have a license, whether it is concealed or open. Is a bus a vehicle? yes.. Is a train a vehicle? yes..

Car, horse drawn buggy, truck, tractor-trailer, riding lawnmower, bus, train, wagon, bicycle, motorcycle, trike, tank, rickshaw - they are all vehicles.

Pa. Patriot · #5 (**permalink**) April 3rd, 2009

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Originally Posted by thetruepyromaniak

I found this on another forum. I wasnt sure of the answer, so I thought I would ask it on here. I assume that you would need a LCTF.

Yes, trains and busses are both "vehicles".

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Originally Posted by thetruepyromaniak

I am aware that most trains and busses have policys against it.

What are you basing this on?

knight0334 · #6 (**permalink**) April 3rd, 2009

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Originally Posted by Pa. Patriot

Yes, trains and busses are both "vehicles".

What are you basing this on?

I'm guessing, probably Amtrak's and Greyhound's policies.

thetruepyromaniak · #7 (**permalink**) April 4th, 2009

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Originally Posted by knight0334

I'm guessing, probably Amtrak's and Greyhound's policies.

I was, I also know the some public busses have that little sign when you first get on, says no weapons permitted, no alchcol, no pets. etc.

soberbyker · #8 (**permalink**) April 4th, 2009

FWIW I had contacted SEPTA, public transit here in the Philadelphia area while back:

(Licensed carry on SEPTA)http://forum.pafoa.org/concealed-open-carry-121/35434-licensed-carry-septa.html#post464054

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Originally Posted by soberbyker

I've heard the question a few times here, "Can you carry on SEPTA" I've heard a few answers, most say yes.

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I thought I'd take it one step farther and ask SEPTA.

My question:

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Originally Posted by soberbyker

I would like to know the official policy regarding the carry of firearms on SEPTA vehicles by a person who has a legally issued license to carry firearms but is not a police officer.

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If such a policy exists is a copy of it available on the internet?

Thank You

SEPTA's answer:

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Thank you for contacting us. Management from the Transit Police Department reports that the law allows valid permit holders to carry firearms on our system, though they would prefer that they not do so. There is no policy that they are aware of, just the law.

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Sincerely,

Barry Berky
SEPTA Customer Service

There ya have it, another law enforcement agency that knows it's legal, but would prefer you didn't carry at all.

Bill

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