"Casual" Carry in a Vehicle

[kingfhb]

So when you leave your car, I'm assuming you don't leave it there, if you take gun and holster whats left in the stering column to draw attention of snoops and passers-by? Not a big fan of having the thing pointed at my feet either while drawing.
interesting none the less.

I purchased a holster to leave in the car. I take the weapon with me when I exit the vehicle... holster stays.

What kind of weapon do you carry that is on the verge of firing at any given moment with the slightest of movement? hahaha... This setup is no more dangerous than the barrel pointed at your leg, hip, groin, etc. when carrying IWB or OWB (or next to you on the seat, under your leg, in a cup holder, etc.) or holstered in the same areas while sitting in the vehicle. It doesn't bounce around that much at all and doesn't impact anything when it does move. its very sturdy and secure.

Now I will say, when looking at the picture, just look at the mount... the holster is whatever you choose to put on it.

 

[olivs260]

kingfhb- I've seen people with setups like what you have and I've always wondered one thing- if you're ever pulled over for a traffic stop, what's your plan for dealing with the fact that you have a weapon exposed, easily within your reach? I'd imagine most cops wouldn't be comfortable with that. Also, if it was me, I'd opt for a holster with some kind of retention. Probably a thumb break strap or something. Otherwise, seems like a pretty good rig.

 

[rtr_rtr]

This is the holster I use in my vehicle... it allows for a fast and unnoticed draw. It also allows for a more natural looking draw in the event someone is forcing you out of the vehicle. Being low under the steering column, it is dark and out of the way. Reaching for it and bringing it up and easy and one solid motion.

The mount is sturdy and I have never had it slip or move from it's location in any way. Where I have to mount it on my vehicle also has a small lip that it could slip sideways and fall off, yet that has never even closely presented itself as this thing stays in place once attached. (Without any damage or modification to your vehicle).

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Just my review of the mount. Your choice of holster is your decision.[/QUOTE]

The only thing i don't like is the idea of leaving my holster in plain view whether the gun is there or not. I've had one successful and one attempted break in to my vehicles (first time my fault leaving a gps visible)

 

[kingfhb]

kingfhb- I've seen people with setups like what you have and I've always wondered one thing- if you're ever pulled over for a traffic stop, what's your plan for dealing with the fact that you have a weapon exposed, easily within your reach? I'd imagine most cops wouldn't be comfortable with that. Also, if it was me, I'd opt for a holster with some kind of retention. Probably a thumb break strap or something. Otherwise, seems like a pretty good rig.

Anytime I am pulled over outside of my home parish (rare) the very first thing I do (before even giving any identification) is notify the officer that I am a concealed carry weapons holder and I have a weapon in the vehicle. They usually proceed as needed from there. Most actually do nothing but acknowledge that it is secure.

I have gotten out of the vehicle with the door open and in plain sight... if they choose, I offer that they are welcomed to disarm the weapon at any time or secure it for their safety. Professionalism, safety and communication will get you everywhere.

Also, the picture of the weapon in the holster is not mine... that was from google. It's the same one I have, except the holster I have has a thumb break strap (snap). The mount was the main thing I was trying to show.

 

[kingfhb]

The only thing i don't like is the idea of leaving my holster in plain view whether the gun is there or not. I've had one successful and one attempted break in to my vehicles (first time my fault leaving a gps visible)

In my vehicle, with the tinting of the windows, no one looking in (or attempting to look in) can see the black holster against the black carpeting and dark recess of the drivers side seat well.

 

[olivs260]

Cool deal! Just wondering how you would handle that sort of thing. I've had an officer get antsy before when I told him I had a gun in the glove box (this was before I started carrying), so I didn't know if having one in plain sight would generally make the situation more tense.

 

[general mills]

kingfhb- I've seen people with setups like what you have and I've always wondered one thing- if you're ever pulled over for a traffic stop, what's your plan for dealing with the fact that you have a weapon exposed, easily within your reach? I'd imagine most cops wouldn't be comfortable with that. Also, if it was me, I'd opt for a holster with some kind of retention. Probably a thumb break strap or something. Otherwise, seems like a pretty good rig.

I keep my handgun in the car in a holster secured crossdraw in the door the map pocket, hidden by my thigh. If pulled over, I tell the officer that I have a LA CHP and I am carrying in my door map pocket and anywhere else I may be carrying, and let him decide what he needs to do to feel safe. Quite honestly, If I let them know all that up front, what do they have to worry about?

 

[Neil09]

If I get pulled over, I plan to take the gun from next to me and place inside my console.

 

[US Infidel]

If I get pulled over, I plan to take the gun from next to me and place inside my console.

Be careful moving around with a gun while getting pulled over. Might not end well for anyone.

 

[AustinBR]

Be careful moving around with a gun while getting pulled over. Might not end well for anyone.

Bingo. I would recommend against moving the gun. Every time I have told a LEO that I have a permit and a gun, they are always super cool after that. The usual response is, "Alright, just don't grab it and we will be all good!" I just can't see grabbing it and moving it working better than just telling them exactly where it is. Worst case scenario is they make you get out of the car. Oh no?!

 

[charlie12]

Don't do stuff to get pulled over

 

[AustinBR]

Don't do stuff to get pulled over

Drive by LSU all the time at night and I find that random reasons get made up to pull people over. But I am very ok with it because they catch dumbass drunk drivers or people doing stupid **** because of it. I always drive away with a handshake and a have a good night.

--Sent From My Galaxy S4

 

[general mills]

Cool deal! Just wondering how you would handle that sort of thing. I've had an officer get antsy before when I told him I had a gun in the glove box (this was before I started carrying), so I didn't know if having one in plain sight would generally make the situation more tense.

sorry, forgot to mention, just a thought, I don't keep a gun in my glove box because that is where I would have to go to get my insurance. Perhaps that is why the officer got antsy, he thought you would now have to get to your proof of insurance in the same compartment as a loaded gun. If I was a police officer, I'm not sure I would want you reaching into a glove box you just told me had a gun in it.

 

[JR1572]

If I get pulled over, I plan to take the gun from next to me and place inside my console.

That's not a good idea.

JR1572

 

[LCPL 4]

Was watching that Alaskan State Trooper show one evening. Girl gets pulled over with boyfriend in passenger seat. BF has loaded pistol tucked between his right thigh and seat. Officer talks to the GF and BF never mentions anything. (They later state he had several arrests prior and pretty much a shady character.) Don't remember what got the officers spidey sense tingling but he goes around to the passenger side and just as he asks the BF to step out, the BF informs him of the pistol under the thigh. Not sure about CC in Alaska but he was either arrested for not informing at the beginning of the stop or he was arrested for CC without a license or both. I'm glad the Officer made it back home that day.

 

[Craig8sm]

I purchased a holster to leave in the car. I take the weapon with me when I exit the vehicle... holster stays.

What kind of weapon do you carry that is on the verge of firing at any given moment with the slightest of movement? hahaha... This setup is no more dangerous than the barrel pointed at your leg, hip, groin, etc. when carrying IWB or OWB (or next to you on the seat, under your leg, in a cup holder, etc.) or holstered in the same areas while sitting in the vehicle. It doesn't bounce around that much at all and doesn't impact anything when it does move. its very sturdy and secure.

Now I will say, when looking at the picture, just look at the mount... the holster is whatever you choose to put on it.

Lol, no all my handguns pretty standard, none of those liberal ones that jump up and start shooting on their own. I guess not having practiced drawing up and around the steering wheel it seems foreign to me and made me think that could be more dangerous in a high stress situation. Obviously one has to be well versed in their method of carry. You get that online or local?

 

[Neil09]

That's not a good idea.

JR1572

If I see lights on behind me, I can move my gun in a matter of a few seconds. I can have it moved before my truck comes to a complete stop. No movements will be seen, as my windows are black. I don't want to have to say here is a gun 6" from me, and worry him more.

 

[Emperor]

Cool deal! Just wondering how you would handle that sort of thing. I've had an officer get antsy before when I told him I had a gun in the glove box (this was before I started carrying), so I didn't know if having one in plain sight would generally make the situation more tense.

Troubling!

Louisiana; overwhelmingly Pro-gun state; very liberal gun laws; lots of citizens owning and possessing guns; carrying guns on them and in their vehicles!

LEO's on EVERY level should know that.

I get why that would make a cop nervous so I would hope given the statement above, they would all be made aware at some point in their training that is likely at least 25% of the law abiding people you pull over will have a gun as well as the scumbags.

BTW; I'd make a terrible cop because after some of the stuff I have read here on BS I would approach most of you on here with my gun drawn if you had a tail light out!

 

[Emperor]

If I see lights on behind me, I can move my gun in a matter of a few seconds. I can have it moved before my truck comes to a complete stop. No movements will be seen, as my windows are black. I don't want to have to say here is a gun 6" from me, and worry him more.

Exactly!

You know pretty instantaneously if you violated the law and are the one he's coming for if he's in the distance! And unless you are one of those dummies out there who don't realize they are even driving because you are doing everything but; how about realizing that fact if the cop is already on your ass by not attempting to be move your gun, and being completely calm, cool, and collective when the LEO does get to your window.

 

[olivs260]

Be careful moving around with a gun while getting pulled over. Might not end well for anyone.

Yeah, I'm gonna have to agree with this as well... Sounds like a good way to spend an hour or two on the side of the road watching your truck get picked over.

sorry, forgot to mention, just a thought, I don't keep a gun in my glove box because that is where I would have to go to get my insurance. Perhaps that is why the officer got antsy, he thought you would now have to get to your proof of insurance in the same compartment as a loaded gun. If I was a police officer, I'm not sure I would want you reaching into a glove box you just told me had a gun in it.

I was younger and a lot dumber than I am now. Also, the car I drove back then didn't have a center console, only a glove box. It was not a good place to keep a gun, but it was pretty much my only choice at the time. I asked him to open the glove box himself and retrieve my insurance. He wound up unloading the revolver and placing it in the back seat before driving away. Neither of us were thrilled about the way the encounter went down, but lessons were definitely learned.