This vehicle protected by Smith & Wesson

[Chriscrawfordphoto]

The owner of this junk truck seems pretty worried that someone might steal it. The sign on the home-made camper in the bed says "This vehicle protected by Smith & Wesson," and there are stickers on other parts of the truck that say "You toucha my truck, I breaka U face."

The truck sits in front of an abandoned restaurant on old Route 66 in Tucamcari, New Mexico.

 

[Tompas]

Very good photograph, Chris.

On my upcoming (business) trip to the USA I'll try not to touch anything. I'm afraid someone will shoot me.

 

[robert blu]

Wow, better than in a movie !
rob

 

[paulfish4570]

maybe there is something inside worth protecting ...

 

[Peter_Jones]

Apart from his gun, that truck might be his home and contain his entire world.

 

[mwooten]

Lovely textures Chris!

 

[Steve Bellayr]

Another ignorant delusional violent prone American roaming the American highways. Avoid him.

 

[Water Ouzel]

Another ignorant delusional violent prone American roaming the American highways. Avoid him.

See, it worked!

One man's junk may well be another man's treasure.

And playing on the fears of someone who may know a lot less than they think can be a lot cheaper than investing in armor and big locks.

 

[bwcolor]

Another ignorant delusional violent prone American roaming the American highways. Avoid him.

orrrr... a happy go lucky person with a good sense of humor. Either way, the photo works.

 

[paulfish4570]

i don't post a sign ...

 

[Phil_F_NM]

i don't post a sign ...

I agree with the element of surprise. Provides a significant tactical advantage!

Great photo, Chris! I love your recent postings from the cross-country trip.

Phil Forrest

 

[Chriscrawfordphoto]

I didn't consider the possibility that the inside has something valuable, lol. The camper, weathered as it is, was covered in interesting carvings. I have another photo I'll post later.

 

[coelacanth]

It's funny I just saw a post on a wrist watch forum titled "My watches are fully insured and protected by Smith & Wesson" and that was moderated because the forum prohibits any weapon photos. Because the post was edited, I didn't see what S&W was protecting his Sinn watches.

 

[randolph45]

Live long and prosper

Live long and prosper

Very good photograph, Chris.

On my upcoming (business) trip to the USA I'll try not to touch anything. I'm afraid someone will shoot me.

Wow! You have come to the correct conclusion.No touchy=" live long and prosper" here with apology's to Mr.Spock

 

[Beemermark]

Another ignorant delusional violent prone American roaming the American highways. Avoid him.

Yup, that's me!

 

[gb hill]

I see the same type of stickers on mechanic's tool boxes but evertime I've asked to use a tool I've had no problem. I enjoy your colour work Chris.

 

[Keith]

Obviously a Leica of some type in there ... M9 maybe?

 

[tom_f77]

The protection must work pretty well; I've seen that truck before, in the homes on the road section of Lloyd Kahn's "Home Work: Handbuilt Shelter"

 

[jack palmer]

Another ignorant delusional violent prone American roaming the American highways. Avoid him.

You know the owner of the truck personally? Nice photo.

 

[David Murphy]

My favorite bumper sticker along those lines (seen on commercial vehicles occasionally): "Driver Carries Only $25 in Ammunition"