Can a trucker have protection in the sleeper?
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Wickedchicken, Apr 9, 2021.
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Just thought I would add in my personal thoughts on the matter. Im working for a carrier that has a no gun policy, so pretty much everywhere I go with a truck is a non-premissive environment. I don't ask questions or tell anyone though because I know that in the end I am on my own if things really go wrong.. the police are not obligated to protect me and nether is the carrier. Of course, I have a carry permit and I make sure it's legal in the state I'm going through. If it isn't, I've got two lockboxes to make sure I can comply with the federal safe passage act.
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Now on the other hand.. if I'm just walking back to my truck and I catch someone red handed breaking in... using my firearm at that moment would indeed be excessive.. it's all situational.91B20H8 and Farmerbob1 Thank this. -
What I do is have all of my privacy curtains close especially nigh time. So I have a conceal weapon and also I wrap the seatbelt multiple times on the door handles (make sure you have enough length to hook it to the buckle) if a theft truck to get into your truck but with the seatbelt wrap around the door handle click into the buckle. Your truck door will open just a little but not enough for anyone to slip in.
Many other truckers probably have a lot of ways staying safe while sleeping in their trucks. Definitely do this during NIGHT HOURS!!SLPR, CerealKiller, tarmadilo and 1 other person Thank this. -
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park in well lit truck stops or rest areas and not in BFE or somewhere you shouldn’t.
May or may not have carried when the gf was with me. Mainly so if she was in the truck she could defend herself.
Occasionally swim may have kept one tucked when picking up in shady areas but it meant the cops were as much of a threat as any gang trash running around.Farmerbob1 Thanks this. -
Shotguns, unloaded with locked up ammo are typically safe in 48 states.
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