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Rob_0126 07-09-2006 07:57 PM

Carrying a gun on the Truck
 
Im sure this has been rehashed but I thought to get this going.

When will they allow us to carry a gun on the truck so we can protect ourselves on the road? It's really weird how most concealed carry laws allow for citizens to carry in their vehicles but we cant. I know their is no federal law barring us from it but the local state laws do, as well as your company.

Isn't it our constitutional rights to protect ourselves with a gun? I know the founding fathers didn't have in mind motor vehicles but common sense would suggest that we be allowed to.

That said, I know their are many drivers that probably carry and have a chance to be jailed because of it. Since when do we get jailed for trying to protect ourselves? What kind of liberal twilight zone are we in?

Im so sick of people whining about gun control, trying to take away our constitutional rights, just because they think guns are 'scary'. Do these people read history? This country was founded upon the idea of protecting yourself from tyrannical government and enemies.

I know this could spawn a different discussion but isn't it about time for it? When will our constitution be upheld again? These people need to wake up! If you want to stop people from committing crimes, Get the criminals!! Dont take away legal citizens rights to bare arms, as allowed by the constitution, and the right to protect yourself from God himself. Ill be darned if Im gonna roll over for criminals to do what they will with me. Thats not the America I was born in.

got mud? 07-09-2006 09:22 PM

I think its funny how people have voted or in other ways inacted all these laws against guns. I know that it makes them feel safe but my ? is this. IF someone is going to hold up a bank or kill someone do you really think that they care if the gun is legal or not?

two of my favorite quotes

"I would rather be judged by 12 than carried by six"

"take away guns and only criminals will be armed"

thats my .02

Windwalker 07-10-2006 02:02 AM

Well, I'm afraid my vote goes against carrying a firearm in a CMV. Back in about 2000, in Indiana, several CB RAMBO's were having at it. You know the routine... "PULL IT OVER RIGHT NOW, AND I'LL SHOW YOU" The guy that pulled it over (I think it was Covenant) did so to relieve some bladder pressure. He knew nothing about any rambos. North American pulled it over right behind him, got out and crossed to the shoulder... And put two 9-MM slugs into Covenant's driver's chest, then got back into his truck and left. That happened about the 60 mile marker, or so. The police caught up with North American at about the 120 mile marker. Covenant was flown to the hospital by chopper.

If they allow guns in CMV's, who do you suppose is going to be the first to arm themselves? And, what do you suppose those RAMBOs are going to do with them? NO GUNS IN TRUCKS!!!!!

There are enough other alternatives that you DO NOT NEED ONE THAT BAD.

Scoe 07-10-2006 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Windwalker
Well, I'm afraid my vote goes against carrying a firearm in a CMV. Back in about 2000, in Indiana, several CB RAMBO's were having at it. You know the routine... "PULL IT OVER RIGHT NOW, AND I'LL SHOW YOU" The guy that pulled it over (I think it was Covenant) did so to relieve some bladder pressure. He knew nothing about any rambos. North American pulled it over right behind him, got out and crossed to the shoulder... And put two 9-MM slugs into Covenant's driver's chest, then got back into his truck and left. That happened about the 60 mile marker, or so. The police caught up with North American at about the 120 mile marker. Covenant was flown to the hospital by chopper.

If they allow guns in CMV's, who do you suppose is going to be the first to arm themselves? And, what do you suppose those RAMBOs are going to do with them? NO GUNS IN TRUCKS!!!!!

There are enough other alternatives that you DO NOT NEED ONE THAT BAD.

By your logic wouldn't it make more sense to say NO CB's IN TRUCKS!!

Windwalker 07-10-2006 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Scoe
By your logic wouldn't it make more sense to say NO CB's IN TRUCKS!!

Well, if you've ever pulled an oversize load with an escort, you know that the CB is an essential part of your equipment. But, since XM radio has come on the scene, the CB may become obsolete soon. Very few drivers are listening to the CB anymore. Won't take long and they won't even have one in the truck. So, it may already be going in that direction.

How many times have you been in a traffic back-up and heard some guy on the radio say that he "just turned it on, and what's the holdup?"

syl77dar 07-10-2006 06:04 AM

GOODLUCK
 
GOODLUCK

zz4guy 07-11-2006 01:59 PM

...and if Covenant driver had one maybe Mr North American would have 2 slugs in his chest.

Haven't you ever heard of the saying "If guns are outlawed only outlaws will have guns"??

07-12-2006 03:52 PM

Guns aren't outlawed they just have no place in a truck. If you would scroll down in this section or do a search this has been discussed in length.

Most companies have a no tolerance policy for guns aboard trucks. Also don't even think about crossing the border with one aboard. Canada also has a no tolerance policy....you could find yourself in a square room that isn't going to be nearly as nice as you think. :shock:

shahan 07-12-2006 09:17 PM

postal workers go into bad neighborhoods, they should have guns too

Rob_0126 07-16-2006 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bush Bunny
Guns aren't outlawed they just have no place in a truck. If you would scroll down in this section or do a search this has been discussed in length.

Most companies have a no tolerance policy for guns aboard trucks. Also don't even think about crossing the border with one aboard. Canada also has a no tolerance policy....you could find yourself in a square room that isn't going to be nearly as nice as you think. :shock:

only problem is, that pesky 2nd amendment gets in the way. sure the founding fathers didnt plan on us driving vehicles but its obvious non the less. i can protect myself at home with a gun, or in my car, why not on the road where its exponentially more dangerous?

Ive been to places that would warrant an ak47 for protection. Maybe a special course for drivers to go thru to help them understand precausions, but if a US senator can have armed bodyguards, why cant I have my ole buddy Ruger backing me up?


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