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An email I just sent to Tri-Met to clarify their open carry policy. I'll post any replies I receive.
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Question about carrying a pistol on Tri-Met
Dear Tri-Met,
I hold an Oregon Concealed Handgun License, which means I have the right to openly carry a handgun in any city or county in Oregon, including public places, and including public transportation.
I recently came across your policy banning weapons on Tri-Met, which contains this exception:
"Where
possession of such weapons cannot be prohibited by law, a person in possession of a weapon
may not display or carry the weapon in a manner which is likely to result in fear or alarm by
other persons or District employees."
Clearly I cannot legally be prohibited from openly carrying a pistol, including on public transportation, regardless of how fearful or alarmed it may make other people, so my question is this:
Is it reasonable to assume carrying a pistol in the same manner one would ordinarily see a police officer doing so, that being stowed in a standard belt holster, to the left or right side, be in compliance with this policy? If not, can you please describe for me an acceptable open carry position that would be in compliance, such that it is not to likely cause fear or alarm?
Sincerely,
XXXX XXXXXXX
An email I just sent to Tri-Met to clarify their open carry policy. I'll post any replies I receive.
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Question about carrying a pistol on Tri-Met
Dear Tri-Met,
I hold an Oregon Concealed Handgun License, which means I have the right to openly carry a handgun in any city or county in Oregon, including public places, and including public transportation.
I recently came across your policy banning weapons on Tri-Met, which contains this exception:
"Where
possession of such weapons cannot be prohibited by law, a person in possession of a weapon
may not display or carry the weapon in a manner which is likely to result in fear or alarm by
other persons or District employees."
Clearly I cannot legally be prohibited from openly carrying a pistol, including on public transportation, regardless of how fearful or alarmed it may make other people, so my question is this:
Is it reasonable to assume carrying a pistol in the same manner one would ordinarily see a police officer doing so, that being stowed in a standard belt holster, to the left or right side, be in compliance with this policy? If not, can you please describe for me an acceptable open carry position that would be in compliance, such that it is not to likely cause fear or alarm?
Sincerely,
XXXX XXXXXXX