jimwyant
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Early this morning, I traveled by bus for the first time since I was a child. I OC'ed into the Richmond station yesterday, picked up my ticket from Will Call, and exited with no comments, looks, or other reactions that I noticed. The entry doors are not posted, so I didn't give it another thought, until later, that is.
I normally OC, but I opted for CC (ankle) for comfort so I could sleep. I did not see Greyhound's list of prohibited items (firearms is at the top of the list) until I was in line to board. I decided to continue, as it was too late to make other arrangements and my ride to the bus station had already left. The trip was uneventful, despite the last leg on a Triangle Transit Authority bus with a "no weapons" sign on the door.
CC or OC is legal on the VA side of the DC-area metro system, but since Greyhound is a private company, can they legally make this prohibition? Virginia businesses may prohibit weapons, and those who violate this may be arrested for a trespassing. Does this extend to the motor coaches operated by companies like Greyhound, or other public transportation?
As for North Carolina, NC law § 14‑415.11.(c) states:
A permit does not authorize a person to carry a concealed handgun ... on any other premises, ... where notice that carrying a concealed handgun is prohibited by the posting of a conspicuous notice or statement by the person in legal possession or control of the premises.
This applies to CC. What about OC? I can't find a NC statute that addresses this in the context of general firearm possession, only CC.
Any thoughts, input or information would be greatly appreciated. Except for airline travel, I seldom use public transportation, but I still hate to be forced to disarm.
Early this morning, I traveled by bus for the first time since I was a child. I OC'ed into the Richmond station yesterday, picked up my ticket from Will Call, and exited with no comments, looks, or other reactions that I noticed. The entry doors are not posted, so I didn't give it another thought, until later, that is.
I normally OC, but I opted for CC (ankle) for comfort so I could sleep. I did not see Greyhound's list of prohibited items (firearms is at the top of the list) until I was in line to board. I decided to continue, as it was too late to make other arrangements and my ride to the bus station had already left. The trip was uneventful, despite the last leg on a Triangle Transit Authority bus with a "no weapons" sign on the door.
CC or OC is legal on the VA side of the DC-area metro system, but since Greyhound is a private company, can they legally make this prohibition? Virginia businesses may prohibit weapons, and those who violate this may be arrested for a trespassing. Does this extend to the motor coaches operated by companies like Greyhound, or other public transportation?
As for North Carolina, NC law § 14‑415.11.(c) states:
A permit does not authorize a person to carry a concealed handgun ... on any other premises, ... where notice that carrying a concealed handgun is prohibited by the posting of a conspicuous notice or statement by the person in legal possession or control of the premises.
This applies to CC. What about OC? I can't find a NC statute that addresses this in the context of general firearm possession, only CC.
Any thoughts, input or information would be greatly appreciated. Except for airline travel, I seldom use public transportation, but I still hate to be forced to disarm.