Question about "No unauthorized weapons" sign on city bus

[rbMPSH12]

Bloomington Transit has a sign posted inside its busses that lists all the prohibited items on the bus, including "unauthorized weapons." I assume by "unauthorized" they mean non-LEO weapons. Though I have not asked so maybe authorized includes LTCH holders. But I have a hard time believing that. It's Bloomington. Anyway...is public transit allowed to post a sign prohibiting carry by licensed individuals? Obviously private business can with no force of law. If someone OC's on the bus and they try to tell them they can't board, would it be a violation of state law since it's public transportation?

 

[CathyInBlue]

Yes, it would be a violation of IC 35-47-11.1-1 et seq.

They're prolly casting a wide net not giving a **** if they "inadvertently" suppress legal firearms carriers in the process. It is Bloomington, after all, a.k.a. San Fransisco east of the Mississippi. IAT about Fort Wayne's public bus system changing its policy subsequent to the passage of the reformed local preemption statute, the news was clear that they were still banning knives from the buses, just that they couldn't ban firearms, which is about as governmentally retarded as you can get. My fixed blade knife says "Winchester" on the blade. Pretty sure it qualifies as a firearm accessory.

 

[Drail]

It depends on what they think "authorized" means. A State issued (and purchased) license sounds like "authorized" to me.

 

[JettaKnight]

It depends on what they think "authorized" means. A State issued (and purchased) license sounds like "authorized" to me.

Yeah, this. It's all in interpretation.

I'm also a "qualified plumber" when it comes to minor fixes around the house.


However, a letter sent to the administration stating they are in non-compliance is in order.

 

[TheSpark]

My guess is since it is illegal (I believe) for them to prohibit lawful carriers they are using vague language to "scare off" LTCH holders. What they probably mean by the sign, if you were to ask their lawyer, is no illegal possession of a weapon. You know, as if a person who was illegally carrying a weapon would care.

 

[Bill of Rights]

It also depends if "Bloomington Transit" is a public (that is, gov't-owned) entity or private company in contract with the city, providing transportation to the public. I have not looked it up and don't know which is true, but if the latter, they can forbid all they want.

At the same time, the public can (but, given the location, won't) refuse to ride, denying them fares as income, citing the reason for doing so. This would serve as incentive to change the policy, IMHO.

Blessings,
Bill

 

[Drail]

One would think so but the Liberal mind is a vast wilderness. I think they could enforce it as a "rule" like a restaurant but it wouldn't carry any legal weight until they asked you to get off of their "special" bus and you didn't "de-bus" immediately.

 

[Mr. Habib]

It looks like they are local political subdivision, and , as such, subject to IC 35-47-11.1. However, if their signage is any indication, they choose to ignore that fact. BPTC Code of Conduct

 

[IUprof]

Ah Bloomington.....sigh

 

[TaunTaun]

Unauthorized weapons seems to me to be weapons that people are not authorized to carry. Since Indiana has issued you a LTCH, they see you as a proper person and therefore authorized to carry.

 

[Bigtanker]

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Problem solved.

 

[fraige1987]

I wouldnt OC in B-town, to many liberals and shady people up there. But if you CC i dont see an issue even in bloomington.

 

[VN Vet]

The Indiana State Police, Our Nations Constitution and God Himself has authorized me to carry my handgun. Now, I do carry discretely so no one really needs to know I have a handgun or a rubber band.