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['Weapons in CMVs', 'Driver security', 'Workplace Violence']
04/16/2026
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While there is no federal regulation under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) that explicitly prohibits a person from carrying a firearm in a commercial motor vehicle (CMV), several states impose additional restrictions on vehicle carry (including concealed carry) that can apply to CMV drivers.
Federal regulatory citation
- 18 U.S.C. 926A – Firearms Owners’ Protection Act
Under FOPA’s “safe passage” clause, firearms owners are permitted to transport firearms across state lines as long as the weapon is a) unloaded; b) not readily accessible (e.g., stored in a trunk or locked container); and c) legal to possess in both the starting and ending locations.
State comparison
CMV drivers often travel interstate, crossing many states, each with their own gun laws. Where one state allows something, another might impose stricter requirements. Use the chart below to determine what requirements may apply to your situation.
Weapons in CMVs — State comparison
State
Weapons allowed in CMVs with permit?
Concealed carry reciprocity
CMV-specific restrictions
Duty to inform law enforcement (traffic stop/weight station)
Weapons allowed in employee parking lot? (restrictions may apply)
Statute citations
Yes
Constitutional carry
None
Yes
Yes; some restrictions allowed
Yes
Constitutional carry
None
Yes, if asked
Yes; some restrictions allowed
Yes
Constitutional carry
None
Yes (permit holders)
Yes
Yes (CA state permit only)
Limited reciprocity
Strict transport laws
No (state level; local may have restriction)
No, unless posted otherwise
Yes
Moderate reciprocity
None
No
Not addressed in state law
Colo. Rev. Stat. 18-12-101 to 18-12-508
Yes (CT state permit only)
Limited reciprocity
Strict transport laws
No
Not addressed in state law
Yes (DC permit only)
Limited reciprocity
None
Yes
Unless otherwise posted
Yes (HI state permit only)
Limited reciprocity
Strict transport laws
Yes
Not addressed in state law
Yes (IL state permit only)
Limited reciprocity
Strict transport laws
Yes, if asked
Yes
Yes
Broad reciprocity
None
Yes
Yes
Yes
Constitutional carry
None
Yes without permit; no with permit
Yes
Yes (MD state permit only)
Limited reciprocity
Strict transport laws
No
Not addressed in state law
Yes (MA state permit only)
Limited reciprocity
Strict transport laws
No
Not addressed in state law
Yes
Broad reciprocity
None
Yes
Not addressed in state law
Yes
Constitutional carry
None
No
Yes
Miss. Code 97-37-1 to 97-37-39
Miss. Code 45-9-101 to 45-9-103
Yes
Moderate reciprocity
None
Yes
Yes
Yes (NJ state permit only)
Limited reciprocity
Strict transport laws
Yes
Not addressed in state law
Yes (NY state permit only)
Limited reciprocity
Strict transport laws
Yes, if asked
Not addressed in state law
Yes
Broad reciprocity
None
Yes
Not addressed in state law except for specific personnel (e.g., legislators and legislative employees)
Yes
Constitutional carry
None
Yes, if a North Dakota resident constitutionally carrying without a permit/No, with a concealed carry permit
Yes
Yes
Constitutional carry
None
Yes, if asked
Yes
21 O.S. 1289.1 to 1289.17
21 O.S. 1289.25
21 O.S. 1290.1 to 1290.27
Yes (OR state permit only)
Limited reciprocity
None
Yes, if asked
Not addressed in state law
Yes
Moderate reciprocity
None
Yes, if asked
Not addressed in state law
Yes (RI state permit only)
Limited reciprocity
Strict transport laws
No
Not addressed in state law
Yes
Moderate reciprocity
None
No
Employers may prohibit
Yes
Constitutional carry
None
No
Not addressed in state law
Yes
Constitutional carry
None
Yes
Yes
Yes
Broad reciprocity
None
Yes, if asked
Yes
Yes
Broad reciprocity
None
Yes, if asked
Yes, with permit
['Workplace Violence', 'Transportation Security']
['Weapons in CMVs', 'Driver security', 'Workplace Violence']
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