CC in Foreign Trade Zones?

txshurricane · 12-14-2010, 09:00 AM

Anyone have any experience or research regarding concealed carry in Foreign Trade Zones?

Even more specifically: on foreign-flag ships that are docked in FTZs?

I enter private refineries and tanking facilities regularly, and I board tankers for a living. Would like to know how close to illegality I'm getting by carrying in these locations.

Gett Daddy · 12-14-2010, 09:32 AM

That's a question for a lawyer. Shouldn't the company you are doing this all for be able to provide you with the answers you need?

Doug Clark · 12-14-2010, 12:01 PM

I would definitely seek legal counsel on that one.

An inquiry to company officials will likely get a negative response. While companies may not have a policy, if you make an inquiry, they will be compelled to cover their butts because of perceived liability.

sigp229r · 12-14-2010, 05:45 PM

I too agree that questions such as yours, requires a lawyer. You don't want to get opinions. You need facts so that you don't want to violate any rules and get yourself in trouble... It isn't worth it.

txshurricane · 12-15-2010, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gett Daddy

That's a question for a lawyer. Shouldn't the company you are doing this all for be able to provide you with the answers you need?

The company I work for wouldn't openly approve. Not officially. What I do to protect myself they respect, but I can't count on anyone here to facilitate my decision to carry.

I'm just asking in case there's an LEO lurking that has prior experience. I can't find anything in the state or federal laws, the Customs CFRs, or the Coast Guard US Code.

I highly doubt even a local lawyer could answer my question. I'd have to go to a maritime association, at which point I'm broadcasting my intentions - which is why I haven't so far.

I'll post back here if I find anything out.

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12-14-2010, 09:00 AM	#1
txshurricane SIG News Contributor Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Greater Houston, Texas Posts: 659	Anyone have any experience or research regarding concealed carry in Foreign Trade Zones? Even more specifically: on foreign-flag ships that are docked in FTZs? I enter private refineries and tanking facilities regularly, and I board tankers for a living. Would like to know how close to illegality I'm getting by carrying in these locations.

12-14-2010, 09:32 AM	#2
Gett Daddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: lately Toledo, Ohio Posts: 403	That's a question for a lawyer. Shouldn't the company you are doing this all for be able to provide you with the answers you need?

12-14-2010, 12:01 PM	#3
Doug Clark Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 219	I would definitely seek legal counsel on that one. An inquiry to company officials will likely get a negative response. While companies may not have a policy, if you make an inquiry, they will be compelled to cover their butts because of perceived liability.

12-14-2010, 05:45 PM	#4
sigp229r Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: California Posts: 1,700	I too agree that questions such as yours, requires a lawyer. You don't want to get opinions. You need facts so that you don't want to violate any rules and get yourself in trouble... It isn't worth it.