interpretation from FMCSA and PHMSA reguarding firearms in a CMV

The question was never with FMCSA and their regulations/prohibitions. And as the letter clearly states, any issues would be with local/State jurisdictions regarding the transportation of firearms across a State border, and the legality of possessing/concealing on your person or in your vehicle without the weapon being registered within that specific/changing jurisdiction. Also with the security levels since 9/11, many shippers/receivers, not to mention military installations, correctional institutions, ports, airports...is it really worth the hassles involved to have the weapon with you?

Personally, to me it is about as clear an argument as the drivers that are willing to challenge the border patrol and not give a simple answer of "Yes I am a citizen" when asked!

 

also to add...if you are a company driver, every company company i worked, policy says no firearms in truckor building.

 

I always ask the border patrol agent "what country are you from" before he ask me...confuses them every time

 

I'm still amazed at amount of folks that end up w/some kind of issue at border patrol checkpoints&weather I agree w/them or not...they've been round long long time...and I cross at least one almost every week...never more in 10sec....pull up...turn on bunk lite...pop door open...how r ya? Yes sir I'm a citizen...no sir no co driver...have a safe trip...just don't see the big deal...

 

you open your door?

i have never opened my door

 

How do you get out?

 

He doesn't, that's how he get's all those miles!

 

A taser works just fine.....

 

That's been my experience on the Canadian border. They've always been polite.