What Legal Weapons of Choice is allowed for our OTR drivers?

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by liltruck, Jun 16, 2009.

  1. :biggrin_25525:Hi Everyone!

    I don't look for trouble , but I won't take any crap either .
    If I were to start driving OTR what are the best weapons to pack ( Legally ) in my truck for my safety.

    :biggrin_25516: When the word "NO" isn't working , welllllllll ,a gals gotta do what a gals gotta do ! Sometimes a situation needs immediate action what are some tools !
     
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  3. Roadmedic

    Roadmedic Road Train Member

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    I have no weapons in my truck. I have a tire thumper and a hammer and screw driver to use, but have never worried about needing weapons.
     
  4. outerspacehillbilly

    outerspacehillbilly "Instigator of the Legend"

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    I like cattle prods because they got some reach to them. You could also get some real pepper spray.:biggrin_25525:
     
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  5. Cypher

    Cypher Light Load Member

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    as far as I know you can carry a gun..
     
  6. Roadmedic

    Roadmedic Road Train Member

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    Most companies have policies against possession of firearms.

    There are a couple of threads on this subject already and another is not needed.
     
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  7. kajidono

    kajidono Road Train Member

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    T/A has tasers on the shelf.
     
  8. wtm

    wtm Light Load Member

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    12 gauge is what i carry. Used to carry a handgun but there are more restrictions on them then a shotgun becuase a shotgun is considered a sporting gun.
     
  9. LandShark

    LandShark Road Train Member

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    I have a permit and in the areas I run the states accept eachothers permits I carry a 9mm
     
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  10. bigrigdriver229

    bigrigdriver229 Light Load Member

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    As "The Rock" says, if the blood is flowing fast and its without out weapons i tend to use the "hammer bothers" *jack* and *Sledge* meaning his own two guns as in biceps of his fist power. its more personal and sends a better message that you can clean house without a weapon. god forbid your defending yourself with a weapon and the perp dies on your watch,,,, you got a body on your hands and the laws is not going to take a Truckers side. I'd have a great story to tell on here but my lady dont like her name or her situation posted.. all i got to say is LOREDO TX azbout a year and a half ago the trucker party at the back lot of the pilot. wow what a girl on girl brawl...hench my lady won the fight if it was a pay for view i'd of been set for awhile....LOL.....
     
  11. Ken

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    I have a tire thumper and a maglite for the light work.. A .357 if things get nasty.. :biggrin_25525:
     
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