what would happen if a firearm was found in my truck

Like what was said above there is no federal law concerning carrying a gun in a truck however you must know and follow every state law that you pass through. I strongly suggest reading the laws themselves rather then listening to random people on the Internet that don't care if you end up in prison or not.

As for knives it gets even trickier. Most states have premtion over gun laws. With knives a lot of states do not so the laws concerning knives can change from county to county city to city. I'd stick with a simple folding pocket knife.

 

I would check with the NRA regarding gun laws for each state.

 

There is no answer to that question as you didn't give any details. There is NO law saying you can't be armed in your truck. Being armed in your truck is no different than being armed in your car. But if you get a load going onto Federal Property or crossing state lines where you don't have the permits or reciprocity to carry, that's another problem.

The other factor is whether signage in your state has force of law or not, as a gun owner you should already know the answer to that at least for your home state and any reciprocity states that you carry in. In my state signs have no force and neither does business policy. So I can drive by any "No Firearms" signs I want and will not be breaking any laws. That's unless I'm found out and don't leave when I'm asked, then I'm trespassing. Breaking a company policy could still get you the boot, but no law would have been broken.

 

Probably because innocent people that are just minding their own business die every day at the hands of scumbag cowards. It's only responsible to put all the tools at your disposal to hopefully defend against that. I had a moron that didn't feel the need to yield the other day and almost kill himself with my truck hear what my airhorn sounds like. He proceeded to get out of his car and come back to my truck screaming and threatening me. I let him know very quickly how it was going to end for him if he didn't stop in his tracks. That COULD have ended very differently for both of us. I was just driving normally minded my own business, HE drove illegally and after the fact decided to put on his tough guy hat. Don't think there's a single thing you can do to avoid stuff like that, because you can't.

 

I for one don't need the trouble of court and everything that goes with it. Hats to those that do..

 

If you are over the road you will have to abide by each state's laws. If you are just running within your state and permit I would think you would be okay. Also companies have rules in regards to firearms.

 

My company's gun control policy is to use both hands and aim center mass.

 

I was pulled over for a random inspection one day.. the officer went through my cab too...

 

Did he go through your personal belongings?

 

he searched the cab high and low until he was satisfied. I don't know what he was looking for, I didn't ask either, my cab was a little messy that day, I was wondering if he'd point it out.. he never did.