Can a trucker have protection in the sleeper?

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  1. RockinChair

    RockinChair Road Train Member

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    It is absolutely asinine that a speedloader or a magazine not installed into the mag well of a firearm - especially when locked in a separate container from said firearm - is somehow considered to be a loaded firearm.

    Whoever is responsible for that law/ruling should be be removed from office & disbarred, and perhaps flogged in the public square as well.
     
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  3. Very Metal

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    My protector, S&W 686 Plus, 357 Magnum. I dont roll ANYWHERE without it.
     

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  4. Elroythekid

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    I'm with you up til wrapping the seatbelts. You have VERY little time when a fire starts, and these trucks burn a lot, and quickly when they do.
    I have 2,.. yes 2 detectors, 1 snake only, one carbon monoxide/smoke. My kit bag is on the drivers seat with my wallet and laptop inside, ready to go OUT the door if the alarm goes off. The rest can burn.
    So the belts are a deal breaker. IMG_0319.jpg IMG_0003.jpg
    Ask me how I know..
    EVERYBODY should have a smoke detector in the cab, and an I side fire extinguisher to help you get out the door.
     
  5. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    Cause?
     
  6. Elroythekid

    Elroythekid Road Train Member

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    Electrical. On a 387 with a C15 cat the wiring to the starter goes thru a hold down on the side of the engine somewhere, causation investigator said its rubber covering becomes old and damaged, the metal clamp (I guess) wears thru the wire, and it is direct from the 4 batteries. It melts quickly. Their report to my insurance says they found several that had the same problems.
     
  7. Kshaw0960

    Kshaw0960 Road Train Member

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    I was trying to buy a particular gun, and found one for sale while over the road. I bought it and carried it with me for awhile before I got home.

    I just kept it in a box with tape and a postage stamp on it. Can’t open my mail without a warrant.
     
  8. welldigger00

    welldigger00 Light Load Member

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    Id never have guns in the truck,because I don’t like guns, they scare meAll my guns were tragically lost in a boating accident. Oh, and the ammo too. Even the off roster stuff…
     
  9. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Whether or not I happen to have a firearm in my truck on any particular day, is for me and only me to know. It's called concealed carry for a reason.

    I've heard guys in truck stops and at customers telling others about what gun(s) they carry in the truck and I just shake my head.
     
  10. Power Meister

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    Simply carry a stick of dynamite. If anyone attacks you blow everything up completely.
     
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