As someone who spends a decent amount of time digging through the convoluted MGL, CMR, USC, CFR, NFA, GCA, et al depositories of firearm laws and regulations, I decided to add my opinion to this discussion.
I could not find one reference within the DOT FMCSR that addresses the lawful transport of a firearm by a properly licensed commercial truck driver. Nor could I locate a motor carrier firearm possession prohibition in any of the aforementioned State and Federal depositories of firearm laws and regulations.
I challenge anyone to direct me to a specific federal regulation that prohibits and makes unlawful the interstate transportation of a firearm in a commercial vehicle by a driver who is properly licensed to carry. When the available facts change, I’ll be more than happy to change my position on the issue - and so should you.
The Federal law that protects and allows lawful interstate firearm transport (USC Title 18 Sect 926A) does not contain a clause that excludes commercial truck drivers.
I do know that trucking companies do have their own rules and regulations that their employees must comply with or be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. Such rules and policies do not constitute a federal law.
I appreciate the topics that I’m asked to report on. So, keep them coming.
Best,
Charles Hollins
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