Any advice on keeping a gun in the car?

[derf]

I usually just chunk it under the seat or try to find a way to bring it with me. The dark windows only help so much . I really need to get an alarm.

Tinted windows are like a magnet for car thieves. They look for cars with tinted windows.

I don't think there would be any begging for forgiveness. More like looking for a new job. And forget about using your old one as a reference.

If I have to use the gun, then a job is the last thing I'm worried about.

 

[BobKaro]

I usually just chunk it under the seat or try to find a way to bring it with me. The dark windows only help so much . I really need to get an alarm.

Nola - I've run into an issue with one thing. When practicing my quickdraw from that position, the holster always wants to come with the gun. Other than duck taping the holster to the seat/console, is there anything I could do to make it slide out easier??

You could try sewing some of the non-slip drawer lining on the out side of the holster. The soft foam type in the grid pattern. I've done the same for a pocket holster that wouldn't grip the inside of the pocket.

 

[PAPACHUCK]

My gun is usually on my side while driving, but at times I do keep one between the seat and the console. If I must leave a gun in the truck/car and I feel reasonably comfortable with the surroundings, I'll simply slide it under the seat. If not, I take it with me.

That said, every handgun comes with a cable lock. It can be used to lock a gun to the seat frame under the seat. I've just never wanted to go through that hassle, or had to yet.

 

[hot shot]

Would someone mind signing off on the carrying of a firearm in a boat?? I've wanted to many a times, but have heard it is isn't is isn't is illegal . Anyone have reliable info so I don't have to play like John Kerry on abortion?

Also, I keep my pistol between my drivers seat and center console. Been broken into before, so it comes out with me at night. Always have it on my person when at a gas station filling up - especially with some of the crap that's been happening around here.

DAVE

Yea, Im a few days late, and only read to page 5 so far, but I carry in my boat OFTEN, then again it is a hunting boat. Ive been checked many times by LADWF, they never say anything, cept to check the capacity (shot gun and duck hunting) dont see where carrying a gun in a boat of any type could/would be illegal

To answer the original question, I keep it shoved between the drivers seat and middle seat. Need on of those trigger guards like spanky, when I pull the gun, the holster comes too. My seats are black, my windows are lightly tinted, the gun is hard to see inside. I leave it there. Would rather leave it there out of site out of mind than to transport it back and forth every time I get in or out of my truck

 

[sraacke]

I mostly OC. I get dressed in the morning and the holster is on my right hip with the pistol in it. If I get to work or someplace where firearms are banned (gov building, etc...) I take the holster off and store it and the pistol locked in my glove compartment. When I get back to the car the holster and pistol go back on my belt. No problem.
I have a CCW permit but it's mainly for use when visiting family in states where you need a permit to OC (brother in colorado, dad in tennessee, etc...) .