Firearms in truck

that's the cow-est looking horse I've ever seen!

 

Ok here is a question for diesel bear. I was listening to the lockridge report the other day and this subject came up during the ask the law segment that has the retired texas trooper as the guest taking questions. The trooper explained to the caller that if you travel through a state that does not rec your ccw that you have to store the gun unloaded in a non accesible place to the driver. he said that once you were PARKED in a truck stop you could load the gun and keep it for protection. He said it would be the same at that point as having a gun in your home. Is this actually true?? If it is is it because a sleeper truck has some kind of exemption because it is your home on the road? I wa sshocked to hear this as i know if you were in say a car you wouldnt want to get caught with a handgun loaded in it even if you are parked. I am just curious as I still find it hard to believe it is legal.

 

I'm not DB, but I know Connecticut requires you to get a non-resident carry permit to do anything but drive straight through the state with a handgun. They specifically require you to have the permit, even if the handgun is locked up, if you spend the night in the state. NYC and Chicago? Forget it, handguns are illegal to possess period. Maryland has language in its law forbidding handgun possession in a parking lot accessible to the public, and of course, the road that gets you there. Just examples, those aren't the only places that don't respect your rights...That's all assuming we're still talking handguns, not long guns. I think even California has a law that makes a camper your home once you're parked for the night, and allows you to defend yourself inside.

 

yeah #### sounds like the best thing is to leave em home...lol

 

This is exactly correct. Most states have what are known as castle laws. It applies to anyplace you are going to sleep, motel, tent, truck or whatever. You are allowed to have a loaded gun for protection.

 

The absolutely BEST thing to do is go to EVERY state website or by phone that you ever plan on driving in and get the information from the horses mouth and NOT rely on truck stop lawyers! Then do this EVERY YEAR as laws change. NOW you know what state you can drive in with your weapon! Do not fall for a truckers word alone even if he says he has a ccw!CYA the legal way!

 

23 states have a "castle doctrine." only 13 of those states provide for having no duty to retreat anywhere (the rest only provide no duty to retreat in your home.) is 13 considered "most?" this only deals with the right to use deadly force in certain situations, and immunity from prosecution. it is has nothing to do with firearms laws.

rollover is right, DON'T take legal advice from an internet message board for truck drivers.

 

I would go so far as to say don't trust a trucker's word especially if he has a carry permit. I want to take that a step farther and say that you shouldn't trust a police officer's word either. They aren't always familiar with the law, and some of them will state things they've heard as if they were fact, just like a truck driver. I would call or write the individual States' Attorney General's office. Writing, even emailing, might be the best option, since you'd have some documentation then.

 

My company put out a new employee handbook which said No Firearms except locked in your personal vehicle which is fla law. I informed them a week later it was time to go since i could not defend myself and they said no,that doesn't apply to the drivers,so i stayed.I just think they have that in there to absolve them from liability when something happens,but they know myself and others carry for protection.I bought my work carry weapon 10 years ago and it has never been shot and i carry every day.Most around me don't have a clue i have always carried.Thats the way it's supposed to be.I have many hours and years of range time just never needed to shoot this firearm,and know it works.I have Fl CCW permit.

 

in most states, it's called a "concealed carry" permit. although I understand in TN, you have to have a permit even to open carry. castle doctrine (or lack of) is just as inconsistent and baffling from state to state as firearms laws are. it would be nice if there were federal guidelines/laws for firearms, AND for determining when lethal force is justified. but most "gun nuts" don't want any legislation taking place at the federal level. and some people would rather the government not pass laws or regulations on anything.