No Weapons or firearms allowed on RTD?

[sniper7]

good info.

[Irving]

Where is the part saying it is okay if you have a CCW?

[jim02]

Where is the part saying it is okay if you have a CCW?

I see this under 9-7-103. Definitions section 3: "but shall not mean the components for handloading rifle, pistol, and shotgun ammunition and/or rifle, pistol, and shotgun ammunition."

And this part " A person commits a class 6 felony if, without legal authority, he has any loaded firearm" a CCW is legal authority, correct?

I dont see anything in statue 8-12-105.5 Unlawfully Carrying A Concealed Weapon - Unlawful Possession Of Weapons - that says its not allowed on public transportation. I am starting to think its just a policy they want to make people think it is illegal when its not. Maybe denver has a law against it that I am not seeing.

under 18-12-214 does not restrict this as well. i think its a local denver or county thing.

[Irving]

I glanced over the "without legal authority" part, thanks. The components part sounds like you can go buy a press and all your reloading supplies and ride the bus home.

[jim02]

I searched on the ciry of Denver site http://www.denvergov.org/CityGovernm...4/Default.aspx
to look up laws and for me it was a mess and I cant find any satisfactory answer, stay out of Denver as much as possible is my advise.

[ldmaster]

and carry. With a permit the law doesn't apply to you on public transportation. RTD posted the signs as a reiteration of state law, that it is a SPECIFIC crime to carry aboard public transportation - sorta makes people feel safe and fuzzy/warm.

The only places that can ban it are PRIVATE property owners and/or fixed buildings that have a screening process/metal detector that is staffed.

RTD is not a private entity. Costco can (and does) prohibit concealed carry, for instance.

I hope she carries a taser too, I'd hate to think how hard a sight picture would get on a moving bus! I'd also suggest finding an old IIa front vest panel to sew into the interior of whatever bag she is carrying. They're pretty lightweight and offer good protection at need.

There was discussion about this back when CCW became "shall issue" and the position of RTD was then, and is now, that a lawful permit carrier can ride armed. Is there a specific statement allowing it? No, they think if they dont post about it, then they cant be sued for it.

[Irving]

I like the idea of sewing a vest into a brief case. I should tear out the pad on my laptop case and replace it with vest parts!

[Half Live]

If you read the law, its says you can't carry a loaded firearm. It say nothing about carrying an unloaded firearm. Just keep a loaded mag with you

[gnihcraes]

Ok, I checked at work, and this is the answer I received:

It is allowed publicly, unless posted.

My return answer was, it's posted on the bus, no weapons and received this answer back:But frankly, think about it – if you don’t have to use it, no problem. If you DO have to use it, they would likely be grateful that you did. I’m just saying.
So, take that how you may.

I'll present the legal garbage to this same person and see what comes of it and let you know.