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Message:: [QUOTE="chompi, post: 2568947, member: 18293"]Its great to be concerned about safety but man don't be paranoid!  Some drivers carry bats, tire thumpers, mace, guns etc....  If you carry a gun you will need a concealed weapons permit and even at that it is illegal in some states while it a gray matter in others.  Personally I believe it is more trouble than worth but that's up to you.  I think some gun owners maybe let their guard down and invite more trouble or bad situations because they know they have a gun.  Nowadays it is fairly safe out there and like one of the other posters said above, you have to pay attention to your surroundings, park in well lit areas, etc...   If you are parking on an off ramp in Compton then yes you will get jacked! There are also a lot of little tricks and things you can do to insure your safety.  Some use stickers that say "warning guard dog" or "truck protected by smith and wesson".  You can also put "team operation" stickers on your truck.  Some drivers hang hand cuffs in the window, retired law enforcement stickers, etc... One little thing we would do is run a bungee cord from the airhorn to each door.  If someone tries to open the door the airhorn goes off.  We also had a great dane that rode with us.  There are many, many things you can do to unsure your safety.  Just don't plan your driving career around them, you have many other things to worry about. Good luck man and welcome to the forum![/QUOTE]