Securing Your Gun in a Vehicle

Marquezj16 · August 23, 2012, 12:10 AM

Lately I have been leaving my CCW in my truck when I visit a place that is a gun free zone. I usually lock it in my glove box or center console. My dilemma is that it would not take much for someone to defeat these locks to get to my gun. Does anybody here use something else to secure your guns in your vehicle?

gnarSKYLER · August 23, 2012, 02:50 AM

I've got a 10 by 8 little lockbox that slides under my seat. It's got a 3# combo and a steel wire that wraps around the leg of the seat. Only cost 35$ or so

1911Alaska · August 23, 2012, 03:23 AM

http://www.gunvault.com/handgun-safes/microvault.html

http://www.amazon.com/Secure-It-Hand.../dp/B000HBB15U

Marquezj16 · August 23, 2012, 09:25 AM

Thanks guys. I think the l will go with the little lock box.

TailGator · August 23, 2012, 09:39 AM

+1 on the GunVault MicroVault. Mine usually stays under my car seat with the cable around the seat mount. It takes just seconds, though, to disconnect it to use in the house when I have company, or to take it into a hotel room, where the cable goes around the bed frame or something similar.

ClydeFrog · August 23, 2012, 09:42 AM

I live in a hot, humid environment 60-70% of the year.
When I'd carry my .40 pistol or .38spl revolver in my vehicle, I'd use a Plano or Docosil type case w/TSA type lock.
If I were going to store a compact handgun for extended periods, I'd suggest adding a Bore-Store bag. This pad/treated cover can protect the weapon & is easy to access in a emergency. The lockbox or case may be secure, but the Bore-Store offers extra protection from scuffs, rust, damage.

CF

Chuckusaret · August 23, 2012, 10:25 AM

The great thing about the "Secure It" is that it can be used to meet the TSA rules when traveling by air. I have one in each of my cars and one permanently mounted in my suite case.

aarondhgraham · August 23, 2012, 10:29 AM

This one from Cabela's works well in my Baby Truck.

Aarond

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Marquezj16 · August 23, 2012, 11:18 AM

Here's another question, how about securing a rifle/shotgun or two when you have to run into a store to buy ammo or targets?

My idea was to use one of those long cable locks. Anything that can be secured inside a truck or car?

Erikbal · August 23, 2012, 11:23 AM

Hey Chuckusaret, do you mean if I were flying to a state that is covered by my permit, that I could take my carry piece with me in my suit case? How does that work and how do you go about doing it? I imagine your suit case would have to be checked and you couldn't carry it with you on the plane...thanks! You can PM me if you want so we don't get off topic here.

**Frank Ettin** · August 23, 2012, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erikbal

Hey Chuckusaret, do you mean if I were flying to a state that is covered by my permit, that I could take my carry piece with me in my suit case?...

There have been numerous threads about flying with firearms, but that discussion would be off topic for this thread. So let's not go off in that direction.

The forum search function is your friend.

Tactical Jackalope · August 23, 2012, 01:01 PM

I do this...forgot where I bought it. O.o but it wraps around the seat.

Sits out there

And this...is in here.

SIG 1911 XO / SA 1911 custom / Colt Gold Cup / SIG P226 e2 / Browning High-power / Walther PPQ / Beretta PX4 Storm / G34 / G19 / G21 / G22 / Kahr CW9 / S&W M-19 / Hk USP 40 / Rem 870 / Rock R. AR-15

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BGutzman · August 23, 2012, 01:04 PM

Nice pics brother!!!!

Rigmarol · August 23, 2012, 01:06 PM

I'm in a state where CCW in tough to get. I carry a double lidded combo lock box that has a carry handle like a small briefcase. My whole family knows the combo so a key is not required. I don't like key lockboxes because only the guy with the key can get the gun out! Pretty tough for the rest of the family...!

One side is locked seperatly from the other so I can keep ammo and gun separate. I don't like it, but it's the law. It's one step better than leaving home without it.

Tactical Jackalope · August 23, 2012, 01:36 PM

lol thanks BGutzman! Mad love brooo!!!

Marquezj16 · August 23, 2012, 05:32 PM

I bought the stack on combo model from Academy $25 plus tax. I feel better already about securing my pistol in the vehicle if I need to.

Now if I can find one for a rifle or shotgun.

Tactical Jackalope · August 23, 2012, 08:53 PM

Sweet, pics when you get it?

Stevie-Ray · August 23, 2012, 09:26 PM

Secure-It for me, for a lot of years now. Great for 20 bucks.

9mm · August 23, 2012, 10:48 PM

Constantine Isn't that dangerous for your guns? leaving them in the hot car long hours each day? if I worked in a place wouldn't let me carry I just buy a gun only for cary duty (357 revolver) all metal, to avoid "melting" aka plastic guns. I rather just hook the gun, not the box. So if it got taken they have to break the gun [revolver open frame] to take it. I get heavy duty chains and a $20 lock or so.

The way my seats work are nice, I can stuff a rifle in them. I might get a Mosin Nagant just to say I have a "truck gun" then chain it to the frame of the car through the magazine port, so if someone found it and tried to take it. They gotta break the whole thing.

Marquezj16 · August 23, 2012, 11:14 PM

Constantine - yeah, don't know even know where to start with the rifle set up. I hope my google-fu is up to the task.

Tactical Jackalope · August 23, 2012, 11:17 PM

Lol. 9mm...believe me. It's fine..that's funny.

Marquez, let's be pioneers and make our own. Here here?!

SIG 1911 XO / SA 1911 custom / Colt Gold Cup / SIG P226 e2 / Browning High-power / Walther PPQ / Beretta PX4 Storm / G34 / G19 / G21 / G22 / Kahr CW9 / S&W M-19 / Hk USP 40 / Rem 870 / Rock R. AR-15

sent from my Android

9mm · August 23, 2012, 11:17 PM

Might just buy a $200 mossberg 12g, get a folder stock, some heavy duty chains and a $10-$20 heavy duty lock. I think its a good idea to have a back up gun in the car as they say go to your rifle.

seeker_two · August 24, 2012, 06:32 AM

Another vote for the Gunvault Nanovault. In fact, I have two in my vehicle....one for the pistol & 2 extra mags and the other for 100 rds 9mm & extra mags (in case I go to the range afterward).

Only downside to the Nanos is that you're limited in gun size....I can only carry my XD9sc in it. If Gunvault would make a version that's two inches longer & wider and an inch taller, I'd carry a service-sized pistol in there.

Chuckusaret · August 26, 2012, 01:10 AM

Constantine - yeah, don't know even know where to start with the rifle set up. I hope my google-fu is up to the task.
I bought a Santa Cruz rifle trunk lock from sirennet.com, rather costly but works good.

Marquezj16 · August 26, 2012, 09:48 AM

chuck - those are some really nice locks. It gave me some ideas of how I might be able to make my own. Not in a rush to buy one or get one made so I'll be looking and tinkering. Thanks for the input.

August 23, 2012, 12:10 AM	#1
Marquezj16 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2011 Posts: 2,088	Securing Your Gun in a Vehicle Lately I have been leaving my CCW in my truck when I visit a place that is a gun free zone. I usually lock it in my glove box or center console. My dilemma is that it would not take much for someone to defeat these locks to get to my gun. Does anybody here use something else to secure your guns in your vehicle?

August 23, 2012, 09:42 AM	#6
ClydeFrog Junior member Join Date: May 1, 2010 Posts: 5,797	Bore-store, gun cases... I live in a hot, humid environment 60-70% of the year. When I'd carry my .40 pistol or .38spl revolver in my vehicle, I'd use a Plano or Docosil type case w/TSA type lock. If I were going to store a compact handgun for extended periods, I'd suggest adding a Bore-Store bag. This pad/treated cover can protect the weapon & is easy to access in a emergency. The lockbox or case may be secure, but the Bore-Store offers extra protection from scuffs, rust, damage. CF

August 23, 2012, 10:29 AM	#8
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	This one from Cabela's,,, This one from Cabela's works well in my Baby Truck. Aarond . __________________ Never ever give an enemy the advantage of a verbal threat. Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)

August 23, 2012, 11:23 AM	#10
Erikbal Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2012 Location: Olean, NY Posts: 375	Hey Chuckusaret, do you mean if I were flying to a state that is covered by my permit, that I could take my carry piece with me in my suit case? How does that work and how do you go about doing it? I imagine your suit case would have to be checked and you couldn't carry it with you on the plane...thanks! You can PM me if you want so we don't get off topic here. __________________ S&W Bodyguard 380 Ruger SR9C Last edited by Erikbal; August 23, 2012 at 01:28 PM.

August 23, 2012, 01:04 PM	#13
BGutzman Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2009 Location: Frozen Tundra Posts: 2,414	Nice pics brother!!!! __________________ Molon Labe

August 23, 2012, 02:50 AM	#2
gnarSKYLER Member Join Date: October 30, 2011 Posts: 32	I've got a 10 by 8 little lockbox that slides under my seat. It's got a 3# combo and a steel wire that wraps around the leg of the seat. Only cost 35$ or so

August 23, 2012, 03:23 AM	#3
1911Alaska Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2012 Posts: 139	http://www.gunvault.com/handgun-safes/microvault.html http://www.amazon.com/Secure-It-Hand.../dp/B000HBB15U

August 23, 2012, 09:25 AM	#4
Marquezj16 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2011 Posts: 2,088	Thanks guys. I think the l will go with the little lock box.

August 23, 2012, 09:39 AM	#5
TailGator Senior Member Join Date: May 8, 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 3,787	+1 on the GunVault MicroVault. Mine usually stays under my car seat with the cable around the seat mount. It takes just seconds, though, to disconnect it to use in the house when I have company, or to take it into a hotel room, where the cable goes around the bed frame or something similar.

August 23, 2012, 10:25 AM	#7
Chuckusaret Junior member Join Date: December 5, 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 708	The great thing about the "Secure It" is that it can be used to meet the TSA rules when traveling by air. I have one in each of my cars and one permanently mounted in my suite case.

August 23, 2012, 11:18 AM	#9
Marquezj16 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2011 Posts: 2,088	Here's another question, how about securing a rifle/shotgun or two when you have to run into a store to buy ammo or targets? My idea was to use one of those long cable locks. Anything that can be secured inside a truck or car?

August 23, 2012, 01:01 PM	#12
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	I do this...forgot where I bought it. O.o but it wraps around the seat. Sits out there And this...is in here. SIG 1911 XO / SA 1911 custom / Colt Gold Cup / SIG P226 e2 / Browning High-power / Walther PPQ / Beretta PX4 Storm / G34 / G19 / G21 / G22 / Kahr CW9 / S&W M-19 / Hk USP 40 / Rem 870 / Rock R. AR-15 sent from my Android

August 23, 2012, 01:06 PM	#14
Rigmarol Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 344	I'm in a state where CCW in tough to get. I carry a double lidded combo lock box that has a carry handle like a small briefcase. My whole family knows the combo so a key is not required. I don't like key lockboxes because only the guy with the key can get the gun out! Pretty tough for the rest of the family...! One side is locked seperatly from the other so I can keep ammo and gun separate. I don't like it, but it's the law. It's one step better than leaving home without it.

August 23, 2012, 01:36 PM	#15
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	lol thanks BGutzman! Mad love brooo!!!

August 23, 2012, 05:32 PM	#16
Marquezj16 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2011 Posts: 2,088	I bought the stack on combo model from Academy $25 plus tax. I feel better already about securing my pistol in the vehicle if I need to. Now if I can find one for a rifle or shotgun.

August 23, 2012, 08:53 PM	#17
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	Sweet, pics when you get it?

August 23, 2012, 09:26 PM	#18
Stevie-Ray Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: The shores of Lake Huron Posts: 4,783	Secure-It for me, for a lot of years now. Great for 20 bucks. __________________ Stevie-Ray Join the NRA/ILA I am the weapon; my gun is a tool. It's regrettable that with some people those descriptors are reversed.

August 23, 2012, 10:48 PM	#19
9mm Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2011 Location: Land of the Free Posts: 2,834	Constantine Isn't that dangerous for your guns? leaving them in the hot car long hours each day? if I worked in a place wouldn't let me carry I just buy a gun only for cary duty (357 revolver) all metal, to avoid "melting" aka plastic guns. I rather just hook the gun, not the box. So if it got taken they have to break the gun [revolver open frame] to take it. I get heavy duty chains and a $20 lock or so. The way my seats work are nice, I can stuff a rifle in them. I might get a Mosin Nagant just to say I have a "truck gun" then chain it to the frame of the car through the magazine port, so if someone found it and tried to take it. They gotta break the whole thing.

August 23, 2012, 11:14 PM	#20
Marquezj16 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2011 Posts: 2,088	Constantine - yeah, don't know even know where to start with the rifle set up. I hope my google-fu is up to the task.

August 23, 2012, 11:17 PM	#21
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	Lol. 9mm...believe me. It's fine..that's funny. Marquez, let's be pioneers and make our own. Here here?! SIG 1911 XO / SA 1911 custom / Colt Gold Cup / SIG P226 e2 / Browning High-power / Walther PPQ / Beretta PX4 Storm / G34 / G19 / G21 / G22 / Kahr CW9 / S&W M-19 / Hk USP 40 / Rem 870 / Rock R. AR-15 sent from my Android

August 24, 2012, 06:32 AM	#23
seeker_two Senior Member Join Date: August 31, 2002 Location: Deep in the Heart of the Lone Star State (TX) Posts: 2,169	Another vote for the Gunvault Nanovault. In fact, I have two in my vehicle....one for the pistol & 2 extra mags and the other for 100 rds 9mm & extra mags (in case I go to the range afterward). Only downside to the Nanos is that you're limited in gun size....I can only carry my XD9sc in it. If Gunvault would make a version that's two inches longer & wider and an inch taller, I'd carry a service-sized pistol in there. __________________ Proud member of Gun Culture 2.0......

August 26, 2012, 01:10 AM	#24
Chuckusaret Junior member Join Date: December 5, 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 708	Constantine - yeah, don't know even know where to start with the rifle set up. I hope my google-fu is up to the task. I bought a Santa Cruz rifle trunk lock from sirennet.com, rather costly but works good.

August 26, 2012, 09:48 AM	#25
Marquezj16 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2011 Posts: 2,088	chuck - those are some really nice locks. It gave me some ideas of how I might be able to make my own. Not in a rush to buy one or get one made so I'll be looking and tinkering. Thanks for the input.