Handgun carry
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From: Lafayette, IN
If one were to stow a handgun in a vehicle, the container should be securely attached to said vehicle. Otherwise, if the intruder figures out what it is, they will just take the container with them to be opened later easily with power tools. There's not much I couldn't get into even with my modest stable of machinery.
BTW, I have a lifetime permit for IN, but I don't pay any heed to the so-called restrictions (even in other states that don't recognize my permit), unless there is a definite physical check--like courthouses with metal detectors. Otherwise, it's the old choice between "tried by 12" and "carried by 6"...
Jason
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I think the last thing that you want to have happen is to have your gun stolen out of your truck. That is best accomplished by not leaving it in your truck but for those times documented above I would make sure I had something that could not be broken open bolted to something that won't move.
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From: Southern MD
This is false in many, probably even most states. It may be true in your state, but in many, including mine, it is a felony to carry a handgun without a permit, concealed or not. Carrying unconcealed is generally frowned upon anyway, for two reasons. One, you attract undue attention from all kinds of people, be it "concerned" citizens, who will likely call the cops on you, or store workers and security, etc., and two, you become a high-priority target for those bent on violence, giving them the advantage of surprise.
If one were to stow a handgun in a vehicle, the container should be securely attached to said vehicle. Otherwise, if the intruder figures out what it is, they will just take the container with them to be opened later easily with power tools. There's not much I couldn't get into even with my modest stable of machinery.
BTW, I have a lifetime permit for IN, but I don't pay any heed to the so-called restrictions (even in other states that don't recognize my permit), unless there is a definite physical check--like courthouses with metal detectors. Otherwise, it's the old choice between "tried by 12" and "carried by 6"...
Jason
If one were to stow a handgun in a vehicle, the container should be securely attached to said vehicle. Otherwise, if the intruder figures out what it is, they will just take the container with them to be opened later easily with power tools. There's not much I couldn't get into even with my modest stable of machinery.
BTW, I have a lifetime permit for IN, but I don't pay any heed to the so-called restrictions (even in other states that don't recognize my permit), unless there is a definite physical check--like courthouses with metal detectors. Otherwise, it's the old choice between "tried by 12" and "carried by 6"...
Jason
Jason,
In Virginia, "Open Carry" is legal, from everything that I've read.
Carrying concealed (in Virginia) without a permit is illegal, but, getting a concealed carry permit (call it CHL, CCL, CCP, CWP or a host of other names) is extremely easy to do.
Pay the fee. Take a class. Shoot a few rounds for score. Sign the dotted line.
Permit comes in the U.S. Mail (from my understanding).
Now, as for securing a firearm in a car/truck. . .that's a whole 'nuther' animal, altogether!
1. I ain't gonna do it.
2. In Maryland, if you get caught with a weapon in the vehicle, you had better have a CCL/CWP and then, the firearm had better be on your person!
(The permit is for YOU to carry. Not the vehicle.)
If you want a drink. . . get it at home!
If you're going to a school, leave the firearm at home!
If you walk into a police station (Maryland State Police call it "Barracks") with a firearm on your person. . . you're getting arrested! Permit or no permit. (BIG signs everywhere!)
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From: Near Yosemite CA
And just an opinion here to add, this is one of the largest problems with the different states and Conceal Carry, each one has different definitions. In CA "concealed" is just that, on your person or in your vehicle, must be concealed, i.e: NOT VISIBLE. Other states vary as far as vehicle transport. And just be ready, because it is going to be coming under assult (no pun intended) sooner than later, for all of us "Gun totin crazies"
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From: North Carolina
Why not make a "secret trap door" in the TOP of your glove box. Like the one JAMED BOND SECRET AGENT 007 has...You open the glove box and press a secret button and the gun drops down into your hand..That would impress the secret agent women too....and we all know how they treat JAMES bond...
Tuned
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I have a concealed weapon permit and I throw my 357 in the glove box. No, it does not lock. Most people would never know you're carrying a weapon in your vehicle, so I doubt that is what they would be looking for if they broke into my vehicle... If I do not feel that the gun would be safe in the vehicle, I keep it on my person.
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I'd be more concerned that they would break in my truck and find it as opposed to breaking in looking for it. That's why I would want to secure it somehow so even if they did break in to the truck they couldn't easily obtain the gun.
Hotshot
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From: Tucson
I have that box in the picture, I lost the keys to it some years ago.... about 2 minutes with a screw driver had it open, they are not secure and they are not made of very thick metal either. keep you side arm on your side!
anyone else having trouble finding .38 ammo? better start stocking up!
anyone else having trouble finding .38 ammo? better start stocking up!
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From: Renton, WA
Lot's of good stuff here, one thing is missing from this conversation though. No matter how or where you secure it, it will always be more secure if nobody knows it's in the truck. To that point no matter where you stow it make sure you can get it in and out without it being seen from the outside, and no gun stickers on the truck.
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From: North Carolina
Here is a real idea. Put an eyebolt behind the seat bolted through the cab floor and just lock the gun to it through the trigger guard. The crook would have a hard time breaking the lock if you use a good one. Cost would be less than 10 bucks or less if you already have a nice solid lock.
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From: Near Yosemite CA
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From: Montebello, California
They do have such a thing. It is called a stash box. Although here in California it is a felony if you are busted with a stash box empty or not. These boxes are typically used by drug dealers. That is why they were banned.
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