Carrying firearms in a truck

As far as carrying a shotgun in your truck: I have hauled many military and government loads that required us to carry a shotgun in our truck. We always had ours mounted inbetween the seats and standing in clear view.

 

One point was made, Carry a shotgun!! You can legally carry a shotgun, empty and in the vehicle whereas you cannot carry a concealed pistol. Whilst carrying certain Govt. loads they give you a shotgun. I myself would give it to whoever tried to hold me up. If you want to transport a pistol sometimes states require they be in a separate compartment, and some require it to be dismanteled. IL is one that allow concealed weapons unless you are a Law enforcement officer.

 

Someone asked about Pepper spray. It is illegal in some states, others ok it but require you to have a safety to keep from accidental firing. I heard during the mid 90s that DOT was confiscating it.

 

When should I use pepper spray?

Use pepper spray if you are threatened or your life is in danger. And use it ONLY in defense of people, not property. It is a crime to use self-defense sprays in an offensive manner.
New York: the sellers must be local licensed firearm dealers or local pharmacies.

Massachusetts: the buyer is required to obtain a Firearms Identification Card (FID); the sellers must be local licensed firearm dealers.

Michigan: OC Pepper Spray can be no stronger than a 2% concentrate. CS is the only Tear Gas accepted. Both must be no larger than 35 grams per can. No combination sprays allowed.

Wisconsin: Pepper spray only. No Tear Gas, UV Dye or combination sprays. OC Pepper Spray can be no stronger than a 10% concentrate. The can must be between 15-60 grams only. Must

 

Those posted are the most stringent and it is now legal in all 50 states and legal to carry 1 only in your checked luggage, no carryons.

 

I carry a can of wasp and hornet spray. Legal in every state (I assume Canada too). Stuff will shoot a stream out about 15-20 feet. Just as good as mace/pepper spray if you hit the perp in the face.

 

Very well put sir; I like this post...... ALL of it.

 

FYI- You can not carry a gun in a commercial truck per USDOT regs. even with a carry permit.

 

The SAGA continues!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As has been very often requested in this thread, would you PLEASE show us where you supposedly got this information? Another request, please go back, and read a few pages of this thread; you will find that while many have stated the same as you, NO ONE has given us the actual US DOT reg number. I will go so far as to confidently state you will also be incapable of doing so. The simple reason that there is NO SUCH REGULATION. While many states do have some sort of law/reg, you clearly mentioned the USDOT regs.

This thread has had plenty of opinions, how about some facts, and the origin of that fact, law, reg, or whatever.


Drive-by posters just doing their thing..... ignorance must truly be bliss.