Self Protection questions

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by TruckerNick, Nov 29, 2012.

  1. TruckerNick

    TruckerNick Bobtail Member

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    What forms of protection are truckers allowed? I know firearms are a no go. What a out alternative means, like tazers or batons? Not to sound paranoid or anything, I just don't trust people.
     
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  3. aktundratugger

    aktundratugger Light Load Member

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    hammer/binder bar,pay attention to your surrondings
     
  4. SHO-TYME

    SHO-TYME Road Train Member

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    3 or 4 D cell MAGLITE.
     
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  5. TruckerPete1990

    TruckerPete1990 Road Train Member

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    i keep a nail puller next to my seat at all times. When ur at traffic lights sometimes people will hop up on ur steps. Dont even roll window down. just wave em away when light turns Green YOU GO! they will get off lol. Same thing in truck stops. So far my door has been knocked on 4times alrdy in 20mins. asking to do my wheels for money and TA said its ok hes aloud here( SO HE SAYS). I dont give them money i dont belive a word they say. 99.9% of them are LIERS they are hooked on drugs or beer and dont wanna work. Dont even offer anyone a ride. Anymore u don't know whats gonna happen. Try to avoid parking lots as much as you can no matter time of day. There all getting worse and worse...
     
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  6. TheRoadWarrior

    TheRoadWarrior rocking-n-rollin again

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    Companies dont allow guns but as a former O/O I always carried a Glock 40 with me. Never got busted with it but each state is different about laws. Buddy of mine carries the taser like the cops use and has had no probs but we all now things can change
     
  7. TruckerNick

    TruckerNick Bobtail Member

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    I didn't even think about a maglite, now I've got even more reasons to get one
     
  8. TruckerNick

    TruckerNick Bobtail Member

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    That's my point of view exactly, too many wackjobs out there now adays. I managed gas stations and one TA. I know how "special" people can be lol
     
  9. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    i have a ballpeen hammer. a sledge hammer, and a 10 lb. sledge hammer.

    i'm ready to kill
     
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  10. egander1

    egander1 Bobtail Member

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    Good question and one I hadn't thought about asking. Thanks for bringing it up.

     
  11. Bumpy

    Bumpy Road Train Member

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    I'm in the process of making a small nuclear bomb. The Internet is a wonderful thang. Now anyone know where I can score some plutonium? :biggrin_255:
     
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