Looked over the FMCSA website and no answer...Diesel Bear or any Leo's know?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by EZ Money, Mar 31, 2011.

  1. postmandav

    postmandav Medium Load Member

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    The purpose of a firearm is lethal force. Yes you can scare people with them. Most people have the thought shoot first and ask questions later. These people should not have guns.
     
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  3. d o g

    d o g Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Statistics regarding the legal use of firearms in self-defense situations don't support that claim. Not even close.
     
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  4. EZ Money

    EZ Money Road Train Member

    Agree.....The only time i would shoot is if they had a gun.
    I would think 99% of the time if they know i have one they would be out of there in a hurry.
    Yes,I am a NRA member and believe we have the right to own firearms....:yes2557:
     
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  5. bikegoon

    bikegoon Light Load Member

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    Maybe get certified with an ASP. The sound alone of that thing snapping into full length can intimidate some.

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  6. TheHealthyDriver

    TheHealthyDriver Heavy Load Member

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    For me, since I cross from Canada to the US and back, I can't go carrying weapons. However, that thing looks kinda neat.
     
  7. ronin

    ronin Road Train Member

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    My question is.... how well can those x-ray and infrared machines at all of those border checkpoints read objects?
     
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  8. TheHealthyDriver

    TheHealthyDriver Heavy Load Member

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    I have no desire to find out the hard way.
     
  9. lostNfound

    lostNfound Road Train Member

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    Probably not well enough if the device is forward in the cab. However, in three years of weekly crossings my truck was physically inspected three times by the U.S. CBP... very thoroughly.
    So, I'll agree with TheHealthyDriver.


    But I do have a big 'ol can of wasp spray in the driver's door pocket and a hammer right under the seat. :biggrin_25525:
     
  10. insani55

    insani55 Bobtail Member

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    another thing you can carry is e z off oven cleaner...to clean ur engine of course!! directly in the eyes is permanent
     
  11. d o g

    d o g Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    That won't really help any because you'll still need a gun to kill all their personal-injury trial lawyers. LOL
     
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