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Open Carry FAQ's

Metalhead47

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Semper Paratus wrote:
joeroket wrote:
Semper Paratus wrote:
22) Can I carry on the Washington State Ferry System?
Yes. The Ferries are not one of the off limits place to lawful carry. They are an extension of the state highway system, and are state owned. Like any vessel they are also operating under Federal laws, and sometimes are escorted by, or have Coast Guard officers on board. The US Coast Guard is not in the business of enforcing state laws, but are only concerned with Federal laws. Generally the Washington State Patrol provides law enforcement on board the Washington State Ferry System.
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Just remember the Coast Guard do run under way diferant rules. Unlike state and local law enforcement they do not need a reason other than Oficer Saftey to dis-arm or even cuff you. They will tell you that you are not being detained but you are being restrained for Oficer Saftey. Check out
14 U.S.C. § 89
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Since when does the USCG enforce local law?
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Like any vessel the State ferrys operate under Federal laws. The CG enforces Federal laws on navigable water ways. The CG has multi-faceted jurisdictional authority. The specific statutory authority for the Coast Guard Law Enforcement mission is given in 14 USC 2,
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But, the ferrys are also an extension of the state highway system, thereby putting them under the jurisdiction of the State Patrol.
 
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Yeah, I'm not sure how any Federal Law would be put into play here, considering the Ferry's are apart of the State, and only cruise through state waters - not the ocean.
 
gogodawgs

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Aaron1124 wrote:
Yeah, I'm not sure how any Federal Law would be put into play here, considering the Ferry's are apart of the State, and only cruise through state waters - not the ocean.
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USCG does have jurisdiction over the vessels. Primarily for Federal Code and it is unlikely that they would enforce any RCW. However, let's say there was a terrorist or other Federal threat, they would detain passengers. They can also assist requests from State Patrol. Unlikely to encounter USCG but possible.
 
Metalhead47

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I actually see more CG than WSP on the Mukilteo run. Lots of State Patrol doing their thing at the docks (love the officer with the black lab who's always playing with him between runs), occasionally see CG on board or "escorting" on some enormous RIFs. What gogodawgs said makes sense.
 
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