Then what are you afraid of?

Why not use our rights and be on the safe side??? Whats wrong with that.Id rather be safe then sorry im no NINJA so ill carry. Thanks

Hmmm. Nasty truck stops that are often in bad areas. Warehouses that are often in bad areas. I for one don't live in fear, but I do carry a concealed handgun. I would rather be able to protect myself than become another victim or even worse, lose my life to some thug. If you "don't think it will ever happen to me", ask anyone who's been the victim of a violent crime if they thought it was going to happen to them. I've carried a handgun for 8 years and have never had to even think about drawing it let alone use it.

There are some states where you could be thrown in jail and fined for having a concealed gun in your possession. Mostly the socialist states of New York, Massachusetts, etc., New York doesn't recognize any other states right to carry laws but their own and those may not be good outside of the immediate area where you live or work. If you pickup or deliver to any military base it could be a problem. Some may have a secure place to secure your weapon and others may not. It depends on their mood and state law. You could be warned to go somewhere and leave your weapon and then return or they could have you arrested and face state or federal charges. Most are pretty cool about guns. Unlike some of the socialist states, most military people recognize that we are supposed to have a constitution in place that specifically allows for individuals to own guns. You DON'T want to cross into Canada with a gun. It isn't the federal laws against having a gun in a commercial that you need to be concerned but local laws. Each state seems to have a different law.

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There is no law forbiding it. You fall under the same laws as any citizen would. Here's a good website that will show what states honor a Florida CCW permit. Just click on the Permit Maps tab.

http://www.usacarry.com/index.php

This is a interesting post. We can all agree that a permit will not allow you to carry across state lines.

But should truck drivers have guns/weapons while they are out?

Not much protection for you if you are walking to the truckstop, and the gun is in the truck.

And trying to use for self defense when someone is firing into your truck is worthless. The metal on the cab/sleeper is thin enough to allow rounds to enter the cab from the outside. And if you live through a firefight like that, are you really going to leave your truck to check if they are still there?

So the only reason I can see to have one is in case of break-in while your asleep. Maybe a car alarm would suit your purpose better in that case.

Maybe someone can tell me a better reason to have a gun while on the road. Right now, I just don't see a good one yet.

Because I can.

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Excellent map Greg!

Thanks for that link.

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I need to know which state will allow me to shoot idiots in 4 wheelers, ( and a few truck drivers)

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The U.S. Territory of Iraq. :P