In my boat I will be armed. In my car, I will be armed. In my house I will be armed. Sense a pattern? I live in Utah and fish, well, all over the place. I don't carry in Canada (peace loving beatniks, go figure) but pretty much everywhere my permit allows (38 states) I carry concealed and in some other states I carry openly. Check first but if you have a permit for your state you are fine in your boat in your state.
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Carrying on boats, ferries, etc.?
- Thread starter Peanut15860
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Steamship Authority Security Procedures
Can I bring a firearm or other dangerous article with me on the ferry?
Firearms, other weapons, explosives, incendiaries and other dangerous articles will not be accepted for transportation except as specifically provided in Part J of the Customer Handbook.
Part J: 1 Last Revised: June 1, 2007
2.1 Firearms.
A person licensed to carry firearms in accordance with Mass. G.L. c. 140, § 129B, or Mass. G.L. c. 140, § 131, shall be allowed to carry them on Steamship Authority property and on board a Steamship Authority vessel in accordance with the provisions and restrictions of his or her license, subject to the following additional restrictions:
Part J: 2 Last Revised: June 1, 2007
HY-LINE:
Prohibited Items include but are not limited to:
The following info conflicts with the above info from HY-LINE:
CCW on Massachusetts Ferries (Nantucket, etc.)
This was written by "Producer". He was a member on NES, but is no longer with us. R.I.P.
CCW on Massachusetts Ferries (Nantucket, etc.)
Just want to drop a note about CCW on the ferries to the Islands (Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard.)
Back around 2004 the ferries adopted a policy that you have to check your firearm for transport over to the islands. (My experience so far has only been with Hy-Line from Hyannis to Nantucket. The Steamship Authority also runs ferries.) I think all of this was a requirement from the 2003 Maritime Security Act (federal) - not sure.
The procedure is to mention (discreetly) to the security guys that you have a firearm that has to be checked. During the season, the guys in the little guard shack at luggage drop-off have the paperwork. They make copies of your Mass CCW and driver's license, and you fill out a form. It's a good idea to have a locked container (think airline travel.) They give you your half of a little blue card which you need on the other side to retrieve it. The captain/first office takes it onto the bridge and secures it during the passage. On the other side, you link up on the dock, show the blue card, retrieve your case. Returning from the island, give the case to the office folks (Straight Wharf), show them the blue card. If you left the other one attached to the case - good to go. Retrieve again back in Hyannis (mainland.)
Don't try to sneak - they occasionally have dogs (Barnstable Sheriff's Office) that supposedly sniff for firearms. I read about that just prior to a trip, which was the only way I knew about this. There is also a small mention on the sign posted in the luggage drop off area and another just prior to boarding, but it is cryptic ("Persons licensed under Chapter 140, Section 122, need to inform, etc.) Only exceptions (I was told) are State Police officers. Other LEO not exempt (so they say).
There is a lot of bird hunting in the Fall on Nantucket - so I guess they are used to shotgun cases and stuff like that. I think most hunters take the vehicle ferry - which is the Steamship Authority.
There is also a ferry from Boston to Provincetown. Have no idea how they handle CCW. Better call and check before you show up.
Can I bring a firearm or other dangerous article with me on the ferry?
Firearms, other weapons, explosives, incendiaries and other dangerous articles will not be accepted for transportation except as specifically provided in Part J of the Customer Handbook.
- FIREARMS, OTHER WEAPONS, EXPLOSIVES AND INCENDIARIES.
Except as provided in this section, no person shall carry on Steamship Authority property or on board a Steamship Authority vessel any deadly or dangerous weapon, concealed or unconcealed, either on or about his or her person or within his or her accessible property.
Part J: 1 Last Revised: June 1, 2007
2.1 Firearms.
A person licensed to carry firearms in accordance with Mass. G.L. c. 140, § 129B, or Mass. G.L. c. 140, § 131, shall be allowed to carry them on Steamship Authority property and on board a Steamship Authority vessel in accordance with the provisions and restrictions of his or her license, subject to the following additional restrictions:
- 2.1.1 Persons carrying firearms must identify themselves.
- (a) Immediately upon entering onto Steamship Authority property, the person must identify himself or herself to the Terminal Manager (or in the Terminal Manager’s absence, the Terminal Agent, Assistant Agent or other Authority employee acting in that capacity) and present his or her valid License to Carry Firearms or Firearms Identification Card.
- (b) Prior to boarding a Steamship Authority vessel, the person must identify himself or herself to the Vessel Captain and Vessel Security Officer (VSO) and present his or her valid License to Carry Firearms or Firearms Identification Card.
- (a) Immediately upon entering onto Steamship Authority property, the person must identify himself or herself to the Terminal Manager (or in the Terminal Manager’s absence, the Terminal Agent, Assistant Agent or other Authority employee acting in that capacity) and present his or her valid License to Carry Firearms or Firearms Identification Card.
- 2.1.2 Firearms must be unloaded and secured.
- (a) If a person is licensed to carry a concealed firearm, he or she may do so; provided, however, that the weapon must remain concealed and unloaded at all times under the direct control of such person and any ammunition is secured separately.
- (b) All other persons carrying firearms must keep them unloaded and in a secure closed case at all times with any ammunition secured separately. If the person is traveling with a vehicle, the case containing the firearm shall be kept in the vehicle, which must be locked or attended at all times. If the person is traveling without a vehicle, the person shall notify the Terminal Manager, Vessel Captain and VSO, and make appropriate arrangements with the VSO to secure the firearm while the vessel is underway. Rifles and shotguns shall not be carried among passengers.
- (a) If a person is licensed to carry a concealed firearm, he or she may do so; provided, however, that the weapon must remain concealed and unloaded at all times under the direct control of such person and any ammunition is secured separately.
- 2.1.3 A person who has a firearm under his or her control shall neither consume nor be under the influence of alcohol or any illegal drug while on Steamship Authority property or on board any Steamship Authority vessel.
Part J: 2 Last Revised: June 1, 2007
HY-LINE:
Prohibited Items include but are not limited to:
- Illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia
- Firearms and other “weapons” are prohibited in passenger spaces
- Flammable, corrosive, and other hazardous materials are prohibited in passenger spaces
- Carry-on luggage or bulky items may not take up passenger seating or impede passenger access. These items may be required to be stowed in the luggage area.
The following info conflicts with the above info from HY-LINE:
CCW on Massachusetts Ferries (Nantucket, etc.)
This was written by "Producer". He was a member on NES, but is no longer with us. R.I.P.
CCW on Massachusetts Ferries (Nantucket, etc.)
Just want to drop a note about CCW on the ferries to the Islands (Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard.)
Back around 2004 the ferries adopted a policy that you have to check your firearm for transport over to the islands. (My experience so far has only been with Hy-Line from Hyannis to Nantucket. The Steamship Authority also runs ferries.) I think all of this was a requirement from the 2003 Maritime Security Act (federal) - not sure.
The procedure is to mention (discreetly) to the security guys that you have a firearm that has to be checked. During the season, the guys in the little guard shack at luggage drop-off have the paperwork. They make copies of your Mass CCW and driver's license, and you fill out a form. It's a good idea to have a locked container (think airline travel.) They give you your half of a little blue card which you need on the other side to retrieve it. The captain/first office takes it onto the bridge and secures it during the passage. On the other side, you link up on the dock, show the blue card, retrieve your case. Returning from the island, give the case to the office folks (Straight Wharf), show them the blue card. If you left the other one attached to the case - good to go. Retrieve again back in Hyannis (mainland.)
Don't try to sneak - they occasionally have dogs (Barnstable Sheriff's Office) that supposedly sniff for firearms. I read about that just prior to a trip, which was the only way I knew about this. There is also a small mention on the sign posted in the luggage drop off area and another just prior to boarding, but it is cryptic ("Persons licensed under Chapter 140, Section 122, need to inform, etc.) Only exceptions (I was told) are State Police officers. Other LEO not exempt (so they say).
There is a lot of bird hunting in the Fall on Nantucket - so I guess they are used to shotgun cases and stuff like that. I think most hunters take the vehicle ferry - which is the Steamship Authority.
There is also a ferry from Boston to Provincetown. Have no idea how they handle CCW. Better call and check before you show up.
AHM
NES Member
I'm willing to bet that explosive sniffing dogs have passed by a CCW without alerting.
NTIHADE.
Which, when you consider that their handler is OC'ing,
yet they're not humping his leg in a frisson of training fulfillment,
is not too hard to believe.
AHM
NES Member
For a bonus anecdote about boats with magnetometers
at the foot of the gangplank, scroll down this post,
looking for the string "WTKK".
(This doesn't violate NES rules about not outing venues
with porous security, because that gambling boat
company is so incredibly gesphincto that
they actually snuck the boat out of town one night
to skip out on an overdue rent bill).
at the foot of the gangplank, scroll down this post,
looking for the string "WTKK".
(This doesn't violate NES rules about not outing venues
with porous security, because that gambling boat
company is so incredibly gesphincto that
they actually snuck the boat out of town one night
to skip out on an overdue rent bill).
