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AtheistCrusader

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1. Calling complete BS on the Amtrak joke.

Reply to Galraedia (Original post)

Wed Oct 10, 2012, 01:32 AM

Oct 2012

You have to check it in luggage, just like on an airplane. You cannot carry a firearm on the train.

Edit: http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?c=Page&pagename=am%2FLayout&cid=1248542758975

Same policy as every major airline. You declare it. It goes in your baggage, which is checked, you cannot carry it on board. They tag and bag your luggage, and you get it back at your destination.

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Rachel Maddow - Ryan contradicts NRA on Obama gun laws [View all] Galraedia Oct 2012 OP

Calling complete BS on the Amtrak joke. AtheistCrusader Oct 2012 #1

And just when does Amtrak check for guns? drynberg Oct 2012 #2

In 2009 they started doing random bag checks. AtheistCrusader Oct 2012 #3