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6 D cell flashlights banned?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by paul 1052, Sep 21, 2011.

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  1. Sep 21, 2011 #1
    paul 1052

    paul 1052 Heavy Load Member

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    I read that in a thread about carrying weapons in a truck and I'm assuming it's another unfounded rumor.

    I've carried a 6 D cell Maglight in the truck for over 10 years, it sits between the drivers seat and the door.

    Through I don't know how many inspections or pullovers I've never had a LEO say a word about it. Not that I'm worried about it now but I'm curious if anyone believes this or even better can prove it.
     
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  3. Sep 21, 2011 #2
    Old Man

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    Yes it is.
     
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  4. Sep 21, 2011 #3
    otherhalftw

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    Should be OK as long as you don't remove the trigger guard!:biggrin_2559:
     
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  5. Sep 21, 2011 #4
    aiwiron

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    Well I have a Stinger rechargeable and it weighs more than a 6 cell and was never busted with it and many a DOT has seen it, they thought it was a great light.

    A good weapon that is legal is your fire extinguisher, just saying.
     
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  7. Sep 21, 2011 #5
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    I've had a few of them, they make a dandy club, but I have found that only Duracell batteries are sturdy enough to stand up to the jostling you get just from handling it.

    I have other blunt insttruments not so easily damaged.

    Don't get the fire extinguisher discharge in your eyes if you wear contact lenses, it could cause damage to your corneas. I got it a couple of times, and I can no longer wear them. Not saying it was for sure from that but it isn't a good thing to have happen.
     
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    otherhalftw Thanks this.
  8. Sep 21, 2011 #6
    Emulsified

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    A LEO can call almost anything a weapon.
    Many years ago I threw a strawberry at a car racing down the street in our neighborhood. (lots of little kids around). A police officer saw it, stopped the car, but later came to me and told me I was guilty of assault with a deadly weapon.
    Strawberries?
    He said, "anything that can be used aggressively can be considered a weapon."
    So no body chuck any watermelons!
     
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  9. Sep 21, 2011 #7
    otherhalftw

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    Surely you saw I was participating in this thread........


    Yet you still leave me such an easy opening remark!:biggrin_25521:


    I'll give you a pass this time.......next time you might not be so lucky!:biggrin_25525:
     
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  10. Sep 21, 2011 #8
    CondoCruiser

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    It was a weapon when the leo hit the poster in the head with it. :)

    My little 3 AAA can drop you to your knees.
     
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  11. Sep 21, 2011 #9
    WitchingHour

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    I kept my cheater bar between the door and the driver's seat, and that's certainly bigger than a 6D Maglite. I also carried a handgun in my truck, as well. Bearing in mind that I followed carry and transport laws to a T, I never caught any flack over that.
     
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  12. Sep 21, 2011 #10
    otherhalftw

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    Doesn't wearing a flack jacket get a bit uncomfortable after a few hours?:biggrin_2559:
     
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