Paintball Guns and CMV's

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by GreenChile, Jun 17, 2016.

  1. GreenChile

    GreenChile Light Load Member

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    Ok this might be a dumb question but I'll ask anyways. Is there any federal rule stating a driver cannot carry a paintball gun on the truck?
     
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  3. Hick

    Hick Heavy Load Member

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    I second that question. I've been hi-beamed a few too many times in the last few nights....
     
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  4. HalpinUout

    HalpinUout Road Train Member

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    There is no federal rule against carrying a real gun, why would their be one for a paintball gun?
     
  5. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    Do what I do, add more driving lights lol.
     
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  6. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    This sounds recreational, and therefore FUN.

    The FMCSA clearly states in 362.14, subsection (ii), part D,

    "Drivers shall not have, nor engage in, or entertain the idea of FUN, at any time, for any reason "
     
  7. gokiddogo

    gokiddogo Road Train Member

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    You COULD use it for a use other than fun, so therefore you cannot have it. It is the same thinking as "we need to govern all trucks". Even if you never speed, simply having the ability to do so, makes you guilty.

    We have crossed the line.
     
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  8. Jared89

    Jared89 Bobtail Member

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    Wire up some led spot lights aiming backwards on each side my dad taught me that trick drivers that flash their hi beams to tell I'm clear get flashed back
     
  9. Ryan423

    Ryan423 Light Load Member

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    It's not a gun but rather a paintball marker.
     
  10. Hick

    Hick Heavy Load Member

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  11. GreenChile

    GreenChile Light Load Member

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    Sounds about right lol
     
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