oldbanger
Regular Member
What follows is a conversation with the head of the Boise Police Department, Airport Division.
I have open carried in the terminal with no problem.
but you notice that I did not mention OC or CC.
just a heads up for you all, carry on
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Can I carry a firearm in the Non-Sterile Areas of Boise Airport ?
Thank You
T
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Good afternoon T,
My name is Mike Majors and I supervise the Police Officers assigned to the Airport. Your Email was forwarded to me and I have been asked to respond to you. I don't know why your original Email (Oct, 2010) did not get handled properly, but on behalf of the Boise Police Department I apologize.
The Second Amendment of the Constitution affords you the right to keep and bear arms. Every police officer has taken an oath to uphold the Constitution of the United States and of the State of Idaho, and the laws and ordinances of Ada County and Boise City.
As for your inquiry about carrying a firearm in the Non-sterile areas of the Airport, I would appreciate additional information so I can give you the most accurate answer. If you have a specific area you are interested in, or if you are a tenant of the Airport, or otherwise conducting business on Airport property, it would be helpful to know that too.
For instance, if you are asking if you can carry a firearm into the public area (the front of the terminal, prior to the TSA security checkpoint) than the answer is yes you may. Of course, you should anticipate having other citizens contacting the police with that information and an officer making contact with you to determine the nature of your presence and/or your need for assistance.
As I am sure you are aware, numerous citizens experience a higher anxiety level when entering the Airport, anticipating the TSA Checkpoint searches and then flying on a jet to their destination. Especially now, at the ten-year anniversary of 9/11 when commercial aircraft were used to attack our nation, and the heightened concern of another such attack, our fellow citizens are very anxious.
I look forward to hearing from you soon, please feel free to contact me by Email or phone at your earliest convenience.
Sincerely,
Lieutenant Mike Majors
Boise Police Department
Airport Division
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Hello Mike,
Thank you for your reply.
Yes I want to be able to carry lawfully in the car park areas and carry a firearm into the public area (the front of the terminal, prior to the TSA security checkpoint)
I think you have answered my question.
Respectfully,
T
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Good Morning T,
Thanks for your quick reply. Perchance are you one of the Freedom Riders I spoke with a couple months ago?
As I mentioned earlier if you chose to openly carry a firearm, it will cause anxiety for a lot of passengers, some of them children. I don't believe it is your intent to scare them, but they will be scared. Additionally, you may not be in possession or carry a firearm if you are a convicted felon or convicted of a domestic battery, so my officers would want to identify you and determine you are neither. I am sure you understand that need.
Please consider acquiring a Concealed Weapons Permit. If you live in Ada County, the Sheriff's Office provides training and the permit. You can get additional information by going to this link, http://www.adasheriff.org/RecordsReports/Licenses/ConcealedWeapons.aspx
The Police Mission at the airport is, to ensure a safe environment for the traveling public and airport employees. Please help me in completing this mission by cooperating with the officers working here and considering the impact your actions may have on other people. As always, you are free to contact me by this Email or by calling me directly.
Thanks in advance for understanding my concerns and desire to meet the needs of the airport, traveling public, and you as a private citizen.
Sincerely,
Lieutenant Mike Majors
Boise Police Department
Airport Division
I have open carried in the terminal with no problem.
but you notice that I did not mention OC or CC.
just a heads up for you all, carry on
-----------------------------------
Can I carry a firearm in the Non-Sterile Areas of Boise Airport ?
Thank You
T
-----------------------------
Good afternoon T,
My name is Mike Majors and I supervise the Police Officers assigned to the Airport. Your Email was forwarded to me and I have been asked to respond to you. I don't know why your original Email (Oct, 2010) did not get handled properly, but on behalf of the Boise Police Department I apologize.
The Second Amendment of the Constitution affords you the right to keep and bear arms. Every police officer has taken an oath to uphold the Constitution of the United States and of the State of Idaho, and the laws and ordinances of Ada County and Boise City.
As for your inquiry about carrying a firearm in the Non-sterile areas of the Airport, I would appreciate additional information so I can give you the most accurate answer. If you have a specific area you are interested in, or if you are a tenant of the Airport, or otherwise conducting business on Airport property, it would be helpful to know that too.
For instance, if you are asking if you can carry a firearm into the public area (the front of the terminal, prior to the TSA security checkpoint) than the answer is yes you may. Of course, you should anticipate having other citizens contacting the police with that information and an officer making contact with you to determine the nature of your presence and/or your need for assistance.
As I am sure you are aware, numerous citizens experience a higher anxiety level when entering the Airport, anticipating the TSA Checkpoint searches and then flying on a jet to their destination. Especially now, at the ten-year anniversary of 9/11 when commercial aircraft were used to attack our nation, and the heightened concern of another such attack, our fellow citizens are very anxious.
I look forward to hearing from you soon, please feel free to contact me by Email or phone at your earliest convenience.
Sincerely,
Lieutenant Mike Majors
Boise Police Department
Airport Division
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Hello Mike,
Thank you for your reply.
Yes I want to be able to carry lawfully in the car park areas and carry a firearm into the public area (the front of the terminal, prior to the TSA security checkpoint)
I think you have answered my question.
Respectfully,
T
-----------------------------------
Good Morning T,
Thanks for your quick reply. Perchance are you one of the Freedom Riders I spoke with a couple months ago?
As I mentioned earlier if you chose to openly carry a firearm, it will cause anxiety for a lot of passengers, some of them children. I don't believe it is your intent to scare them, but they will be scared. Additionally, you may not be in possession or carry a firearm if you are a convicted felon or convicted of a domestic battery, so my officers would want to identify you and determine you are neither. I am sure you understand that need.
Please consider acquiring a Concealed Weapons Permit. If you live in Ada County, the Sheriff's Office provides training and the permit. You can get additional information by going to this link, http://www.adasheriff.org/RecordsReports/Licenses/ConcealedWeapons.aspx
The Police Mission at the airport is, to ensure a safe environment for the traveling public and airport employees. Please help me in completing this mission by cooperating with the officers working here and considering the impact your actions may have on other people. As always, you are free to contact me by this Email or by calling me directly.
Thanks in advance for understanding my concerns and desire to meet the needs of the airport, traveling public, and you as a private citizen.
Sincerely,
Lieutenant Mike Majors
Boise Police Department
Airport Division