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Originally Posted by b00m
That is a big no no.At every weight station they stop you that's a question that they ask you: do you have any firearms?
The law i very clear: no firearms in commercial interstate vehicles at all.
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Is it possible to quote the STATUTE in 49 CFR (or any other place) that specifies this?
I've been unable to find anything to that effect...
I too have a carry permit, that is reciprocal in like 35 states. In the states it is NOT, Federal Interstate Compact allows firearms owners that are "just passing through", to have the firearm in a locked case, unloaded and separate from ammunition, locked in the trunk or other similarly immediately inaccessible location.
I'll find the statute for that, if I'm really pressed to do so. But, for example - if you're headed from Florida and your DESTINATION (where you will be STAYING for a time - since truckers are ALWAYS "just passing through") is say, New York - where your pistola would be ILLEGAL - then you;re subject to sanctions in NY by THEIR state/city laws.
You CAN declare a firearm when entering Canada - and I believe you can also "check" your gun at the border, and pick it up on exit. MAJOR PITA. I "snuck" my unloaded/locked in a case pistol, hidden in my bus "sekrit compartment", as I entered and exited through Buffalo and I wasn't "legal" in NY - so I didn't feel comfortable trying to find an FFL dealer to leave it with. I was MUCHO PARANOID to say the least - Canadian Customs didn't give us a second glance - US customs went through the bus and trailer pretty thoroughly.
I FLY with a declared pistol and ammo in my checked baggage ALWAYS - when my destination is a state where I'm legal to carry.
Company policy aside - I'd be REAL INTERESTED in seeing ANY Federal Statute that prohibits firearms in a CMV. Under Interstate Compact - one could assume that as long as your legal in your home terminal state, you should be cool wherever you're "just passing through".
I don't check my MAILBOX without a gun - and if I'm not expecting company, I answer the DOOR with one (so call ahead before you come knocking on my door). I can imagine, being unarmed all the time is going to be one of the most uncomfortable things about driving a rig. I've had a CWP for 20+ years, and have carried almost every day of that time...
Matt's link to
FMSCA on the issue of firearms in CMV's
Rick