B Ozanne
EF5
Does Wal-Mart still let R/V's park in their lots overnight?
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Sleeping in the car?
- Thread starter Robert Edmonds
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John Erwin
EF5
I think it varies from location to location; I've heard of a few that don't. I had no problems last year at a location in Kansas. Probably best to ask if you're not sure.
David Drummond
Member
Yep, you can park in the Walmart parking lot and sleep.
Chasers packing.....can't wait until someone with a bright lightbar pisses off the wrong person with a gun. We are sure to get regulated then!
EDIT: That was sarcasm for that that are sarcastically impaired.
Chasers packing.....can't wait until someone with a bright lightbar pisses off the wrong person with a gun. We are sure to get regulated then!
EDIT: That was sarcasm for that that are sarcastically impaired.
Robert Rohloff
EF3
Open carry firearm
Matt,
I see no reason to carry in the open in the first place. All you do is advertise you are armed. This will result in someone seeing the gun and then the subsequent felony take down where guns are pointed at you and you get proned and cuffed. In this day and age concealment is necessary.
Oklahoma recognizes most states concealed carry permits. If you have it within reach concealed in your car I do not see how that hinders you. I can just see someone getting caught up in a chase and jumping out with an exposed gun. Probably right infront of the sheriff in west Texas, it could be very ugly.
Self defense takes alot of common sense, just because you carry does not mean you need to pull it out. Most of all be a good witness and call police. It is not recommended you carry the gun on your person if you are going too fast chasing. Your leaning down to hide the weapon might be seen by an officer and again you will meet the pavement.
"Sheriff shoots armed storm chasing maniac in West Texas"
Matt,
I see no reason to carry in the open in the first place. All you do is advertise you are armed. This will result in someone seeing the gun and then the subsequent felony take down where guns are pointed at you and you get proned and cuffed. In this day and age concealment is necessary.
Oklahoma recognizes most states concealed carry permits. If you have it within reach concealed in your car I do not see how that hinders you. I can just see someone getting caught up in a chase and jumping out with an exposed gun. Probably right infront of the sheriff in west Texas, it could be very ugly.
Self defense takes alot of common sense, just because you carry does not mean you need to pull it out. Most of all be a good witness and call police. It is not recommended you carry the gun on your person if you are going too fast chasing. Your leaning down to hide the weapon might be seen by an officer and again you will meet the pavement.
"Sheriff shoots armed storm chasing maniac in West Texas"
I only sleep in my van when it down by the river!
cdcollura
EF5
Good day all,
Slept in my car MANY times - Especially on hurricane chasing trips.
In the plains (tornado alley) chases, I try hard to find a cheap motel, but if it's not available (graduations in late May / Memorial day, etc) I pick a safe place (rest stop / truck stop) and sleep in car there.
Not comfortable, but you do have access to showers and meals at these places 24/7 (Flying J for example).
I make sure my seat can recline almost horizontally (SUV's great for this), or if in a van, a small inflatable bed is great. In a small car, reclining and a pillow light sheet to cover is good, and I usually leave the car running / air on if it's hot (but do this ONLY outside - not in a garage or such - to avoid carbon monoxide).
You can also use camping equipment and sleep OUTSIDE your vehicle as well, but that takes much space and all that. Also, a chase partner of mine told me that he had his tent "slashed" during a chase at a rest stop and stuff stolen from it.
I heard of tire slashing, but now "tent slashing"?
Makes me wonder.
Slept in my car MANY times - Especially on hurricane chasing trips.
In the plains (tornado alley) chases, I try hard to find a cheap motel, but if it's not available (graduations in late May / Memorial day, etc) I pick a safe place (rest stop / truck stop) and sleep in car there.
Not comfortable, but you do have access to showers and meals at these places 24/7 (Flying J for example).
I make sure my seat can recline almost horizontally (SUV's great for this), or if in a van, a small inflatable bed is great. In a small car, reclining and a pillow light sheet to cover is good, and I usually leave the car running / air on if it's hot (but do this ONLY outside - not in a garage or such - to avoid carbon monoxide).
You can also use camping equipment and sleep OUTSIDE your vehicle as well, but that takes much space and all that. Also, a chase partner of mine told me that he had his tent "slashed" during a chase at a rest stop and stuff stolen from it.
I heard of tire slashing, but now "tent slashing"?
Makes me wonder.
Stuart Robinson
EF5
I go with Chris on this - I ONLY sleep in the car during a Hurricane chase (thats only because I have too) Tornado chasing is hotels all the way - but there again I normally chase for 30 days solid back to back and I need my sleep.
Moreover I just dont feel safe sleeping outdoors - I value my life much more than a $50 buck room saving and I dont want my Laptop or cameras etc stolen from me.
Moreover I just dont feel safe sleeping outdoors - I value my life much more than a $50 buck room saving and I dont want my Laptop or cameras etc stolen from me.
MClarkson
EF5
For hurricaning I try to get a hotel the day/night before somewhere in the region of likely landfall(unless they are sold out). After driving for the better part of a day, I want a real bed and a TV. Obviously the day of landfall you are going to be sleeping in your car, and you are likely spending a long time awake with little sleep, so I want at least one more day of better rest.
