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EasyMoney · **^ Top** #**121** 05.23.2008

I don't have the little fat book (FMCSA Regs.) in front of me now, but we looked it up after this discussion came up at our yard one day. And it clearly states that a firearm is prohibited in a commercial vehicle. It is short and to the point, but it does say it. I always wondered what the punishment would be. Out of service, fine, jail, or all of them? I wish we could carry somedays, but others days I'm glad we can't. I might be the first one in trouble the way some of these idiots drive around us!

Sarge · **^ Top** #**122** 05.23.2008

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Originally Posted by Libertarian500

Federal regulations now prohibit carrying firearms in the truck, so most drivers do not carry or will not openly say that they do. I do know that many do, though.

The most common self-defense tool is a "tire thumper," which is usually just a big stick or similar item used to "thump" tires to make sure they're fully inflated. It's useless for actually checking anything on tires (use a gauge!), but is a good self-defense tool in a pinch. I personally use/carry a 3-cell MagLite as a tire thumper.

Really, though, it's not nearly as dangerous as the movies would have you believe. If you have any kind of common sense, you won't get into dangerous situations and will quickly learn the bad places to park. That said, I think the smarter driver will keep some heat in his rig...

Can you tell us what section of the federal motor carriers book states it is illegal to carry a firearm?
I have looked and found no mention about firearms in CMVs. I'm beginning to wonder if it's just heresay.

Sarge · **^ Top** #**123** 05.23.2008

OK, thanks. I'm a starving flatbedder too.

chaser20 · **^ Top** #**124** 05.23.2008

When I was on the road I never had to carry anything. I was always moving. Within regulation of course.

I do know of some that had something with them though, Like a baton of some sort.

Lurchgs · **^ Top** #**125** 05.24.2008

Sarge.. Chaser... EasyMoney..

Have you read this thread, by any chance?

EasyMoney · **^ Top** #**126** 05.25.2008

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Originally Posted by Lurchgs

Sarge.. Chaser... EasyMoney..

Have you read this thread, by any chance?

Not sure what you mean, did we get off the subject or misunderstand the question?

EasyMoney · **^ Top** #**127** 05.25.2008

I will post it. Give me alittle time, though. I find it hard to believe that no one can find it in the regs book. We just looked it up last year, so I know it's there. But i will leave it at that since I don't have the location to post as of now. But I should have it on here by Tuesday.

Daycabber · **^ Top** #**128** 05.25.2008

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Originally Posted by EasyMoney

I will post it. Give me alittle time, though. I find it hard to believe that no one can find it in the regs book. We just looked it up last year, so I know it's there. But i will leave it at that since I don't have the location to post as of now. But I should have it on here by Tuesday.

I will eat my computer if you can post it, it won't happen and you did not look it up from the FMCSA book.

Your companies policy manual may have told you that. You company manual may even tell you it is in the FMCSA book trying to make sure you they scare you into obeying their policy on firearms. It is not in the FMCSA book.

Like Lurchgs asked you. Did you read what others have posted in this thread? You aren't the first who has tried to tell us this.

If there was a law against firearms in a CMV I would be in jail by now. I am required in NC to tell an officer I have a concealed handgun with me during any traffic stop and that I have a CCW permit. Some states don't require telling the officer such as GA but my permit is valid in GA. Again I own my truck and run under my own authority, just like being in my own car.

Albatross72 · **^ Top** #**129** 05.25.2008

This thread has been going since 6/25/07 and not one shred of evidence that its federally illegal. So, I guess I'll be of the opinion that it's federally legal and that one would have to take state regs into hand. I have frequented a website since about 2000 for info about concealed carry, that some of you might like to know about. I dont know if this is against forum policy or not, but i guess if it is they'll just take out the link, not sure. It's in Michigan but it also has links to other states laws. It's a great site IMO. It's called Michigan Coalition For Responsible Gunowners.

[LINK POSTED BY MEMBER] Only Members Can View This Truck Forum Link.

If this against foum policy, I'm sorry. I'm not trying promote them, I'm just trying promote learning. I'm not even a member.

Roadmedic · **^ Top** #**130** 05.25.2008

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Originally Posted by Albatross72

This thread has been going since 6/25/07 and not one shred of evidence that its federally illegal. So, I guess I'll be of the opinion that it's federally legal and that one would have to take state regs into hand. I have frequented a website since about 2000 for info about concealed carry, that some of you might like to know about. I dont know if this is against forum policy or not, but i guess if it is they'll just take out the link, not sure. It's in Michigan but it also has links to other states laws. It's a great site IMO. It's called Michigan Coalition For Responsible Gunowners.

[LINK POSTED BY MEMBER] Only Members Can View This Truck Forum Link.

If this against foum policy, I'm sorry. I'm not trying promote them, I'm just trying promote learning. I'm not even a member.

Whether it is illegal or not is not really an issue. Most companies PROHIBIT firearms in their vehicles whether owned or leased. There are also places you deliver or pickup with the same policies.

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