Best way to secure pistol in truck?

[ezbtr]

Yeah I know the obvious, take it out of the truck every day (our PD actually sends us a reminder on Facebook) , currently have dbl bbl coach gun 12 ga under back seat , but think a 40 Glock is more practical and the shotgun has meaning to it, bought it for CHEAP from late stepdad (Russian 3 piece break down, light weight and a BEAST to shoot 25 rounds out of for skeet (no butt pad) , saw a few truck cases etc, thoughts? The Glock is a PD trade in with ONLY holster wear, and 3 mags I got for $289, what a deal

 

[FunInDuhSun]

In my previous truck I installed a a small drop safe to the floor between the footwells. The door was hinged at the floor and opened on the drivers side. It contained my handgun, extra magazines and cash. As you can see, I put a plastic cup holder thing over it. I travelled in lots of ‘anti’ areas but never had a problem.



FWIW, Tuffy Security makes a variety of lockable boxes. I’m considering a rifle-sized one for my current F150 (under the rear seat).

 

[tphoyt]

Mine is in a lock box and the box has a cable attached to the seat so the box can’t be removed from the truck. It’s not easy access but that’s the law here.

 

[DeepCMark58A]

I never leave anything in my truck. My colt sits on my center council when I am driving, I get to work the gun goes in my desk drawer.

 

[Grub54891]

Mine lives in my inside pocket of my winter jackets, in the summer it lives in a shoulder holster under my shirt. It’s with me always. Of course I have a cc license for those of you that are wondering.

 

[Sprig]

A lot to comment on here. First an fyi I’ve been a gun guy since my dad gave me my first gun at 9 years old. Was an NRA certified instructor, and a hunter safety instructor. Been a hunter my whole life. I’m an old guy now. Still shoot and train at the range one to three times a month. It’s one of my hobbies.
First try never to leave a gun in your vehicle unattended. If you have too let it be no more than a couple minutes and try to keep eyes on the vehicle.
Regarding the shotgun/coach gun, leave it at home. No reason to carry that in your vehicle. In general not a good self defense choice in an urban setting. Also easy and potentially likely to be stolen. Also if stolen and used in a crime where someone is hurt or killed you may be sued. Finally when you need a gun for self defense you need it “now”, in seconds. Trying to retrieve a shotgun from under your seat while in the vehicle is going to be difficult and awkward. You’ll be too late, someone will be dead or wounded.
The shotgun can be a good home defense weapon with the right ammunition.
Great deal on the Glock. Love my Glocks. I have several pistols but Glocks are my favorite all around go too and carry gun. Keep it on your person, do not leave it in your vehicle unless you have no other choice. For the average person I’m not that keen on 40 cal for carry and self defense. Yes it’s a great self defense caliber but there are some drawbacks for people who are not well trained and proficient with that caliber. I’ll give just two. First the 40 cal has a lot of recoil and muzzle rise. You can learn to mitigate this but it takes a lot of practice and training. The main problem with recoil and muzzle rise is that after your first shot it takes extra time and is difficult to line the gun up and back on target. You can overcome this with training and practice. So your second and subsequent shots will take longer and may be off target If not properly trained and practiced.
Second that is a powerful caliber and may not only go through your target (bad guy) but may also go through walls , houses etc. and hit innocents. You can somewhat mitigate this by using hollow point ammo as opposed to ball ammo. Don’t misunderstand me, I like 40 cal and have carried it on occasions but you should really be well trained and practiced. Training and practice is the key.

 

[aspeck]

A lot to comment on here. First an fyi I’ve been a gun guy since my dad gave me my first gun at 9 years old. Was an NRA certified instructor, and a hunter safety instructor. Been a hunter my whole life. I’m an old guy now. Still shoot and train at the range one to three times a month. It’s one of my hobbies.
First try never to leave a gun in your vehicle unattended. If you have too let it be no more than a couple minutes and try to keep eyes on the vehicle.
Regarding the shotgun/coach gun, leave it at home. No reason to carry that in your vehicle. In general not a good self defense choice in an urban setting. Also easy and potentially likely to be stolen. Also if stolen and used in a crime where someone is hurt or killed you may be sued. Finally when you need a gun for self defense you need it “now”, in seconds. Trying to retrieve a shotgun from under your seat while in the vehicle is going to be difficult and awkward. You’ll be too late, someone will be dead or wounded.
The shotgun can be a good home defense weapon with the right ammunition.
Great deal on the Glock. Love my Glocks. I have several pistols but Glocks are my favorite all around go too and carry gun. Keep it on your person, do not leave it in your vehicle unless you have no other choice. For the average person I’m not that keen on 40 cal for carry and self defense. Yes it’s a great self defense caliber but there are some drawbacks for people who are not well trained and proficient with that caliber. I’ll give just two. First the 40 cal has a lot of recoil and muzzle rise. You can learn to mitigate this but it takes a lot of practice and training. The main problem with recoil and muzzle rise is that after your first shot it takes extra time and is difficult to line the gun up and back on target. You can overcome this with training and practice. So your second and subsequent shots will take longer and may be off target If not properly trained and practiced.
Second that is a powerful caliber and may not only go through your target (bad guy) but may also go through walls , houses etc. and hit innocents. You can somewhat mitigate this by using hollow point ammo as opposed to ball ammo. Don’t misunderstand me, I like 40 cal and have carried it on occasions but you should really be well trained and practiced. Training and practice is the key.

Can't love this enough ...

 

[cyclops222]

Concealed Carry is the only way to have it when needed.

 

[redneck joe]

A lot to comment on here. First an fyi I’ve been a gun guy since my dad gave me my first gun at 9 years old. Was an NRA certified instructor, and a hunter safety instructor. Been a hunter my whole life. I’m an old guy now. Still shoot and train at the range one to three times a month. It’s one of my hobbies.
First try never to leave a gun in your vehicle unattended. If you have too let it be no more than a couple minutes and try to keep eyes on the vehicle.
Regarding the shotgun/coach gun, leave it at home. No reason to carry that in your vehicle. In general not a good self defense choice in an urban setting. Also easy and potentially likely to be stolen. Also if stolen and used in a crime where someone is hurt or killed you may be sued. Finally when you need a gun for self defense you need it “now”, in seconds. Trying to retrieve a shotgun from under your seat while in the vehicle is going to be difficult and awkward. You’ll be too late, someone will be dead or wounded.
The shotgun can be a good home defense weapon with the right ammunition.
Great deal on the Glock. Love my Glocks. I have several pistols but Glocks are my favorite all around go too and carry gun. Keep it on your person, do not leave it in your vehicle unless you have no other choice. For the average person I’m not that keen on 40 cal for carry and self defense. Yes it’s a great self defense caliber but there are some drawbacks for people who are not well trained and proficient with that caliber. I’ll give just two. First the 40 cal has a lot of recoil and muzzle rise. You can learn to mitigate this but it takes a lot of practice and training. The main problem with recoil and muzzle rise is that after your first shot it takes extra time and is difficult to line the gun up and back on target. You can overcome this with training and practice. So your second and subsequent shots will take longer and may be off target If not properly trained and practiced.
Second that is a powerful caliber and may not only go through your target (bad guy) but may also go through walls , houses etc. and hit innocents. You can somewhat mitigate this by using hollow point ammo as opposed to ball ammo. Don’t misunderstand me, I like 40 cal and have carried it on occasions but you should really be well trained and practiced. Training and practice is the key.

100% this, added emphasis on not leaving in the truck. Ever.

 

[alldodge]

If your worried about getting sued, need to leave the gun at home

 

[Sprig]

If your worried about getting sued, need to leave the gun at home

Sorry, have to strongly disagree. If you carry concealed and have to use your weapon even if completely justifiable and completely within the law, you likely will be sued civilly by spouse or family of the victim. They may lose in court but your legal defense attorney costs will be substantial. Or if you leave a gun somewhere where a criminal had easy access to, stole the gun and shot someone , depending on the state you can be charged criminally and sued civilly.
A friend of mine who is sheriff of a Northern California county said to me (not an exact quote, but close) - “if you shoot someone no matter what the circumstances you will be sued, almost 100% of the time. You are gonna be sued.“. This applys to police also. After every justifiable shooting the department is sued , almost every time.
This is why everyone who carries concealed should have CCW Insurance. Most of my “gun” friends are ccw and every single one has ccw insurance, including me.

 

[FLATHEAD]

If your worried about getting sued, need to leave the gun at home

Sorry, have to strongly disagree. If you carry concealed and have to use your weapon even if completely justifiable and completely within the law, you likely will be sued civilly by spouse or family of the victim. They may lose in court but your legal defense attorney costs will be substantial. Or if you leave a gun somewhere where a criminal had easy access to, stole the gun and shot someone , depending on the state you can be charged criminally and sued civilly.
A friend of mine who is sheriff of a Northern California county said to me (not an exact quote, but close) - “if you shoot someone no matter what the circumstances you will be sued, almost 100% of the time. You are gonna be sued.“. This applys to police also. After every justifiable shooting the department is sued , almost every time.
This is why everyone who carries concealed should have CCW Insurance. Most of my “gun” friends are ccw and every single one has ccw insurance, including me.

Exactly!!! I tried to drive this point home on here before and got a bit of static about it. There are those who know and conceal carry knowing the ramifications, and there are those that choose to find out the hard way.

 

[alldodge]

That's what's good about a forum, we all can disagree, but doesn't mean anyone is right. Still say if your "worried" (note the word and what it means) your probably going to have trouble even if just a split second, and that can be a problem

Don't come across like I said anything more then what it was.

 

[cyclops222]

I sure wish I was carrying. As I lay in the hospital bed.

 

[Sprig]

That's what's good about a forum, we all can disagree, but doesn't mean anyone is right. Still say if your "worried" (note the word and what it means) your probably going to have trouble even if just a split second, and that can be a problem

Don't come across like I said anything more then what it was.

I agree with you. Everyone just needs to be prepared for what ever happens during a shooting event and after how ever they think best. I’m always worried or concerned but at the same time I’m prepared. Practice and train, practice and train……..
Maybe a better word instead of worried is aware. Would always be aware of……

 

[ezbtr]

In my previous truck I installed a a small drop safe to the floor between the footwells. The door was hinged at the floor and opened on the drivers side. It contained my handgun, extra magazines and cash. As you can see, I put a plastic cup holder thing over it. I travelled in lots of ‘anti’ areas but never had a problem.
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FWIW, Tuffy Security makes a variety of lockable boxes. I’m considering a rifle-sized one for my current F150 (under the rear seat).

exactly what I was thinking!

 

[ezbtr]

In my previous truck I installed a a small drop safe to the floor between the footwells. The door was hinged at the floor and opened on the drivers side. It contained my handgun, extra magazines and cash. As you can see, I put a plastic cup holder thing over it. I travelled in lots of ‘anti’ areas but never had a problem.
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FWIW, Tuffy Security makes a variety of lockable boxes. I’m considering a rifle-sized one for my current F150 (under the rear seat).

thats where my coach gun resides, but I think a pistol is more practical???

 

[ezbtr]

Mine is in a lock box and the box has a cable attached to the seat so the box can’t be removed from the truck. It’s not easy access but that’s the law here.

We Texans dont have those issues we do whatever

 

[ezbtr]

Concealed Carry is the only way to have it when needed.

My Mustang is easy, garage parked 357- and/or I have something in my pocket (22-32), just want a home for the 40 in the truck

 

[ezbtr]

Mine lives in my inside pocket of my winter jackets, in the summer it lives in a shoulder holster under my shirt. It’s with me always. Of course I have a cc license for those of you that are wondering.

Dont wear many winter clothes in TX except a few mos a year - I want to not worry about which vehicle Im jumping into - YES I'm reading ALL replies - I'
ve shot since I was 10