carry laws?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by mostangjay, Feb 16, 2008.

  1. mostangjay

    mostangjay Bobtail Member

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    I yall i'm a newbie getting ready to go through training and i'm wondering what the laws are when it comes to carrying a gun on the truck with or without a carry permit?
     
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  3. TexasMike

    TexasMike "Big Tex"

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    In general, just about every carrier has a rule against it.

    Every state however is different in regards to carrying a weapon in a commerical vehicle, and in most states it is illegal.

    There are a few other threads on these forums discussing this topic, search around and you will find several.
     
  4. Desperado

    Desperado <strong>The Bandit</strong>

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    I believe you can not carry a gun in any commercial vehicle . :biggrin_2551:
     
  5. Pur48Ted

    Pur48Ted Road Train Member

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    There is NO FEDERAL LAW restricting the carrying of a firearm in a CMV. But there maybe LOCAL LAWS that restrict carrying in ANY vehicle.
     
  6. Cybergal

    Cybergal Road Train Member

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    And Company Laws that say you can't carry or have weapons on their grounds.
     
  7. Desperado

    Desperado <strong>The Bandit</strong>

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    I believe I just learned something new . You still have local laws and the shippers and recievers and the trucking companys and of course local police to be concerned with .

    As usual , a lot of fine print to be careful of while driving a truck .
     
  8. MedicineMan

    MedicineMan Road Train Member

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    this subject seems to come up every few months doesn't it?
     
  9. VIDEODROME

    VIDEODROME Road Train Member

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    How about a Taser or Stun Gun?
     
  10. Ohnoo

    Ohnoo Light Load Member

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    Which more often then you think end up being use on their owner. A good ol` tire thumper is your best bet just take the cord off and they are legal everywhere to have in your truck.
     
  11. inkedbliss

    inkedbliss Bobtail Member

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    Taser guns are illegal in certain states. Or you can own one but they can't leave your house. So what is the point for us? I have been doing some research to find what I can carry with me. I am not finding much except I can use my tools for protection. I have been looking into cattle prods. I think they should be used on humans before animals anyhow. If anyone has any ideas of what I can carry for protection please let me know.
     
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