Carry @ DIA???

[Pistol Packing Preacher]

I would like to know for sure [no opinions, please] if we can carry @ DIA in the baggage area only! Yes I know not to try to carry thru security, but how about going to pick up some one at baggage? Will I be braking a law? :?:

Thanks in advance!
PPP

[KarlPMann]

Nothing in the law specifically says you can't. The airport police will tell you otherwise. The airport police will arrest you. You will be prosecuted. You will incur heavy legal fees and will most likely lose unless you have a top notch lawyer and deep pockets. I'd recommend James Bardwell for your attorney, he will win. He has won these in the past. He will be expensive. Karl. [poke]

[Pistol Packing Preacher]

Darn...

Guess 'little brother' will remain in the car...

Pockets are kinda shallow...

And do not need the hassle!!!!

Thanks KarlPMann.

[thedave1164]

Just say no.

No to flying.....

I do, and it feels good.

[HunterCO]

I have carried at DIA as long as you do not attempt to go to a steril area it is perfectly legal. I even asked Denver PD about it since they are the ones who work the airport and they simply said keep it concealed and there will not be a problem.

That's just my take on it to each their own.

[Driftwood]

Just say no.

No to flying.....

I do, and it feels good.

I second that. Great advice!

[KarlPMann]

I have carried at DIA as long as you do not attempt to go to a steril area it is perfectly legal. I even asked Denver PD about it since they are the ones who work the airport and they simply said keep it concealed and there will not be a problem.

That's just my take on it to each their own.


And that's the law, like you said. It should be that way too. But I've heard a few heavy handed stories from there and the airport in the Springs. I carried the last time I went to the Springs airport, but we were "hunting" and CSPD knew about us. I just don't have 100% trust in the system at times. :roll: Karl.

[hatidua]

I had an appointment at DIA several days ago and the large sticker on every entry door stating that bringing a loaded firearm into the premises by unauthorized persons constituted a felony had me wondering if a concealed-carry permit amounts to being authorized (I opted to return to my vehicle and leave certain items in the car).

[J]

Wow... Holy thread Resurrection batman. Almost 7 years later.

You ARE allowed to carry in an airport with a permit if you do not enter or attempt to enter a sterile area. Be carful, there are hallways and corridors of airports that are before security that are considered sterile. These often include the airport police station, customs offices, etc.

Stay in the main guest area, don't attempt to go through security and don't go wandering into hallways and back corridors and you will be fine.

[Wulf202]

What j said.
Thanks for using the search button.

[Boadie30]

Wow... Holy thread Resurrection batman. Almost 7 years later.

You ARE allowed to carry in an airport with a permit if you do not enter or attempt to enter a sterile area. Be carful, there are hallways and corridors of airports that are before security that are considered sterile. These often include the airport police station, customs offices, etc.

Stay in the main guest area, don't attempt to go through security and don't go wandering into hallways and back corridors and you will be fine.

I have worked at DIA going on 12 years and agree with ^^THIS ^^

[rondog]

I've CC'd in the baggage claim area in the past, but now I prefer not to. For one, I can't imagine NEEDING a pistol there, and two - I damn sure don't want to be a MWAG when the Cavalry start arriving from every direction.

I've also heard that the place is considered private property, or city property, and even though CCW may be "legal" there, it's certainly frowned upon. I'm all about rights, but I'm also all about avoiding unpleasant situations whenever possible.

Once in a blue moon I may have to go out there as a non-traveler, but considering how rarely that happens I'll just take my chances that nobody's going to go on a shooting rampage. If someone does, I'll just find cover. I don't want to have a gun in MY hand when the return fire starts.

[spqrzilla]

I damn sure don't want to be a MWAG when the Cavalry start arriving from every direction.

I've also heard that the place is considered private property, or city property, and even though CCW may be "legal" there, it's certainly frowned upon. I'm all about rights, but I'm also all about avoiding unpleasant situations whenever possible.

Then you've apparently missed the shooting incidents that have occurred in such areas of airports.

DIA is not private property. City property means that the CCW statute applies and preempts any municipal ordinance.

[rondog]

Then you've apparently missed the shooting incidents that have occurred in such areas of airports.

DIA is not private property. City property means that the CCW statute applies and preempts any municipal ordinance.


What shooting incidents? Can you name any, provide links? Since I may go there once a year for less than 30 minutes, I don't consider it worth the risk. There's a better chance of me getting shot or clubbed to a pulp by the cops out there than by a lunatic shooter. Every cop I've ever seen at DIA seemed to carry a bad attitude about just having to be there.

[spqrzilla]

rondog,

Japanese Red Army Lod Airport
Egyptian cab drive at Los Angeles LAX airport July 2002
Houston airport a month ago
Frankfurt airport March 2011
El Paso airport Feb 2011

etc.

[motorep]

There used to be signs saying no weapons on the property..felony..etc. I'm pretty sure it was RMGO that sued and got the signs changed. I go there fairly frequently, the signs now say "in secure areas" or something similar. It's your right, and you are acting within the law.