Not sure how Texas law reads but if you have a CCW permit I can't see why not. It may be a policy the company itself not to carry in their vehicles, but I can't think of why it'd be illegal.
Not sure how Texas law reads but if you have a CCW permit I can't see why not. It may be a policy the company itself not to carry in their vehicles, but I can't think of why it'd be illegal.I was wondering if anyone here knows if it's legal to CC in a commercial vehicle. All I have been able to find is info about crossing into certain states with a firearm in the vehicle. I live in Tx and drive locally. If anyone has info, or knows a good place to find it, it would be greatly appreciated.
I'm going on the 24th to get my CHL. I know if I did carry I would be breaking a company policy. The way I see it; I can get another job if it came down to it, but I only get one life.fls348 said:Not sure how Texas law reads but if you have a CCW permit I can't see why not. It may be a policy the company itself not to carry in their vehicles, but I can't think of why it'd be illegal.
I know it falls under company policy, and if something did happen where I had to use it they could fire me.fls348 said:I'd be willing to bet it falls under company policy.
Good call, like I said I know Missouri law well enough, but not Texas. DPS will know for sure, if not call the local Prosecutors OfficeI know it falls under company policy, and if something did happen where I had to use it they could fire me.
I'm trying to figure out if it breaks any particular law. If it does, then my gun will stay in my car. If not, then it will stay with me. It's something I'll be 100% sure about before I ever do. I can't find anything that says its illegal, but I'll call and talk to the DPS office in Austin to see what they say.
I don't own the motor vehicle, but would it fall under "motor vehicle under my control"?SHOOTER13 said:
Ok. I was making sure I got the same thing that you did out of that. Sometimes trying to read laws is as bad reading a foreign language.SHOOTER13 said:^^^ Yes...I would think so !
Of course! There may be someone else come along needing the same info I do.SHOOTER13 said:Good idea buddy...let us know the answer too, will ya !?
That's what I figured. I can't find any law that says its illegal.jasonak06 said:There is NO rule in the FMSCA that prohibits a firearm in a commercial vehicle. I recently have gotten a Glock to carry with me when i get my CCW. I run to Laredo and El Paso quite a bit...all the states i go thru on a regular basis have a reciprocity with my home state..so im ggod to go there...even though my company prohibits it...what they dont know wont hurt thrm....
Hazardous materials drivers are NOT allowed to have firearms in our vehicles. Even after 9/11, federal regulations prohibit hazmat drivers from protecting themselves with a gun which does not make any sense whatsoever.There is NO rule in the FMCSA that prohibits a firearm in a commercial vehicle.
For the same reason hazmat vehicles don't carry road flares. It's to avoid the boom after the bang.Hazardous materials drivers are NOT allowed to have firearms in our vehicles. Even after 9/11, federal regulations prohibit hazmat drivers from protecting themselves with a gun which does not make any sense whatsoever.