I've been trying to decide where I'll mount my Blackhawk Serpa holster in the cab. I want a location thats easy to access, cannot be easily seen, and is in a solid location. I've looked on the internet for ideas and I dont like the door location because anyone can see it when you get in and out of the vehicle. Inside the cosole is a bit crowded and under the steering wheel that panel would probably come off too easily with all the off roading I do. I'm thinking the best place is imbetween the driver seat and the center console, mounted to the console. I'm thinking of getting a left handed holster, the blackhawk quick disconnect mount (so that I can bolt the setup to the console) and then taking off the release that holds the gun in the holster and let gravity keep it in place.

1) Is anyone using this setup?
2) I'm curious if the holster and quick disconnect will fit in that space
3) Any other ideas?

Thanks!

 

Looking forward to the responses.

I have less options since I don't have the console to bolt it too. I have 40/20/40 front. So I have storage, but I've been looking at the under the steering wheel mount. I've also looked at the tactical style seat covers. I can store stuff on the backs in the MOLLE webbing, and some have options for between your legs in a pocket.

I like that option, since I've used it on my wife's Volvo SUV. It's handy, been out of the way, and easy to get before getting out or if the need arises.

 

"Where to mount a pistol"

In a holster on your body.

That's the best place to carry. Period.


But in all honesty.... I'm looking for console mount options too.

Thought about this option but haven't "pulled the trigger" on it yet - HERE

 

Agreed. And it normally is. But on longer trips or in parts of town, I either don't want to ride the whole time on it, or I want it readily available.

 

True. The large side bolsters on the seat make mine press into my side which gets uncomfortable after a while.

And yes, some parts of Houston require you to drive with gun in hand to be safe LOL!

 

I don't leave guns unattended in the vehicle, so I only use mine as a place to stick it while driving since my IWB doesn't play nice with the seat belt.

I clipped a DeSantis nylon holster into the lower door pocket. It's low, out of sight, and can't be seen by anyone from outside or from the inside really:
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I will advise against mounting your sidearm in the vehicle. If it can not be worn in an appropriate holster on your strong side, you might opt for a high quality shoulder rig for use while on the road. The scenario you envision where the gun mounted in the truck is useful is terribly limited. If you must engage an adversary that requires the use of your sidearm, it is highly unlikely that the interaction will be taking place IN your vehicle. If you have to exit your truck and feel you MIGHT need to use deadly physical force, you have now given up the element of surprise by drawing from a truck mounted holster into plain sight. It is not easy to de-escalate a situation once we introduce firearms into it. The element of surprise is always your friend, and when the **** hits the fan it will ABSOLUTLY not be happening the way thought it would. My only other recommendation that would be safe for you and everyone around you would be a "safepacker" from wilderness tactical, it's an excellent carry option that offers many ways to carry, and is easily connected to your seatbelt for immediate action, yet remains concealed. I recommend everyone who has the ability to legally carry do, always. BUT that comes with great responsibility, and the need for relentless training.


Train like you fight-Fight like you train!

 

Mounting on the vehicle depends on the situation. I like the under the wheel mounts personally. I know if needed I can draw from there while in the vehicle caster and more discreetly than pulling from my body holster. Plus on a longer drive is does get uncomfortable wearing it. The thing is take your gun with you when you leave the truck. Sometimes that's just isn't possible so lock it up.

 

Thank you all for the reples. I'm rethinking how I may approach this.

I've always left a firearm in my truck, and I typically carry a concealed handgun on my person. I've always kept a handgun in the truck for two reasons. One, because drawing from a holster that is under my shirt and my seatbelt is a bit of a task. Two, in the event I ever forgot my ccw I'd still have a firearm in the truck.

TFLT has a good point about a situation not happening how I imagine. Some other things to consider are theft when left in the vehicle. I typically dont forget my ccw but I like to always be prepared and have a backup, hence the 2nd pistol.

I'm going to re-evalutate this whole situation. I'm thinking about having some type of mount in the vehicle so that its easy to get to should i need it while in the cab, its comfortable while driving (not on my hip) because I often drive a couple of hours a day, but also just using a single pistol so i'm not leaving one in the truck all the time. If I install a mount that fits my ccw pistol, then I can easily transfer it from my holster to the vehicle mount, and back to the holster when I leave the truck. This will prevent a firearm from getting stolen. Also, using my ccw pistol i can have more options such as putting it in the door panel because its small enough not to stick out. The pistol I currently keep in the truck is a full size. I'm going to keep thinking things over and i'll post some pics on the end result. Thanks for all the input!!

 

I shoot left handed, door pocket works well for me. However, I have the gun on me.

 

"I've always left a firearm in my truck, and I typically carry a concealed handgun on my person. I've always kept a handgun in the truck for two reasons. One, because drawing from a holster that is under my shirt and my seatbelt is a bit of a task. Two, in the event I ever forgot my ccw I'd still have a firearm in the truck."


Please re-evaluate this practice, it's only a matter of time, unfortunately, until your "truck gun" falls into the wrong hands and can be used against you, me or anyone else.


It sounds to me like the safepacker holster would be a good option for you. I would recommend that you invest in trigger time, and be proficient with what you carry. These situations unfold at light-speed, and I really don't see an armed engagement that takes place from the truck. You will be robbed coming to or leaving your vehicle. If you were carjacked, you would be in a tactically superior position to surrender your vehicle if escape was not an option, and engage from your holster. A shoulder rig would work for you also, but is tactically dangerous. A shooting incident is very often the by-product of a physical altercation, and shoulder holsters place your gun in a very UN-defendable position.
This is all part of the responsibility of carrying, it can be uncomfortable and inconvenient at times. But being shot with your own gun should NEVER be allowed.
Again, I want you to carry, but I really want you to be good with it. You must be able to deliver effective fire on your target under extremely stressful circumstances, and that should take place from your holster.

 

Check these guys out.

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I believe some of the Excursion guys have used this or a similar setup.

 

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Please, everyone, for the love of all things you may hold dear..... DO NOT LEAVE A GUN IN A CAR!

Cars are so simple to break into, and it happens so fast and so frequently.

These stolen guns are what crooks use to commit crimes and shoot citizens and cops.

These crimes with these stolen guns are what politicians use to try to take away law abiding citizens rights to have guns.

Please keep your guns safe and secure at all times.

This includes your house.

 

In my opinion, which might be worth .02, you cannot get what you are asking for. Either you have one on your person or you have one secured some way inside the vehicle. In my state it is illegal to leave your firearm inside the vehicle where it is visible from the outside. I either carry by way of inside or outside waist band. When it starts to dig in my F-350 has a locking bin under the back seat I use, it fits everything from my AR-15 on down. I have thought of a mount under the steering wheel while driving but as was mentioned before if I think I need it when exiting now what do I do with it? Put it in a holster? Keep it visible? One suggestion I might have is check these guys out Best Concealed Carry Holster | IWB | Pocket Holsters as they have options where you can test out different locations.

 

Or you can keep one on you hip and a second mounted somewhere in the truck.

Then when you get out, carry the second gun with you too. lol