Guns on Trains

By direction of the U.S. Congress and the Department of Homeland Security, Amtrak will soon allow passengers to take guns on trains as long as security protocols are followed.

Under the policy, beginning Dec. 15, guns can be brought aboard trains that have checked baggage service.

Gun owners must inform Amtrak officials 24 hours ahead of departure.

Unloaded firearms must be packed in hard-sided containers, and will be stored in train lockers.

Amtrak officials said the federally funded train system is retrofitting train cars for gun storage, but said they have no idea how many people will travel with firearms.

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