Okay, I was not aware that there was a complete ban on transporting firearms via train. Considering that it is perfectly legal to transport a firearm on an airplane, this was a bit surprising. What was not surprising, though, were the levels of absolute pants-sh!tting hysteria from the sheep in and around Boston regarding this minor story.BOSTON (CBS) — Amtrak is reversing a decade-long ban to allow firearms to be brought on board some of its trains.
Starting December 15 unloaded weapons will be allowed in checked baggage aligning Amtrak’s firearms policy with the nation’s air travel.
But at Boston’s South Station, the change is making some uneasy.HOW? In order to be brought on board the trains, the guns must be unloaded, locked in a case, and kept in a separate, locked compartment on board the train separate from the passenger's area. At no time will the passenger have access to their firearm. Explain how this "bring[s] down the safety of trains" please, or STFU. The paranoia of those who fear inanimate objects shouldn't prevent me from legally transporting my firearms.“It will definitely bring down the safety of trains,” said passenger Sean Daly.
Perspective. Please get some.
That is all.
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Related topic: Heard a sound bite from Homeland Insecurity Secretary Janet Napoleon Complex that once they get the bugs worked out at the Airports, they plan on applying the same procedures to Amtrak, local commuter rails, and even Greyhound. Soon, it won't be just not enough that you need a Passport to go to Canada, soon you'll need one to go to work.
Papers please!
Never looked at the South Station Amtrak, but the North Station one you can walk right on with your gun cocked-and-locked.
Haven't personally road that one, but I've ridden many a commuter train on the tracks beside it with no issue.
Hmm, I have been using Amtrak for years and never knew I couldn't carry a weapon in my baggage. Was it illegal, or just against Amtrak policy?
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