Handgun carry
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Handgun carry
Hey...so this may be an odd topic, but I am curious and looking for ideas.
Any of you who have a handgun carry permit, how do you stow it in your truck? I have a 74 f100, and to be honest, I can get into it without damage locked with no trouble whatsoever. My glove box is a non-locking type, though I'm thinking of ordering a locking latch from NPD. So, How do you carry?
Thanks in advance.
Any of you who have a handgun carry permit, how do you stow it in your truck? I have a 74 f100, and to be honest, I can get into it without damage locked with no trouble whatsoever. My glove box is a non-locking type, though I'm thinking of ordering a locking latch from NPD. So, How do you carry?
Thanks in advance.
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At the risk of sounding like a vigilante, I was always taught that the safest place to carry your gun is on your person.
That way, there is never a doubt in your mind where it is, and in who's possession.
That way, there is never a doubt in your mind where it is, and in who's possession.
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I agree with Brian. The best place is on your person. If I had to leave it in the truck, I would have a padded box that would slide under the seat. At least a thief would have to look for it! Or you could attach a holster to the back side of the seat back. You would need to know what the local law is though.
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This is what you should be doing. The permit is to carry it CONCEALED, otherwise you don't need a permit. I would ALWAYS carry it on you, otherwise what is the point of having it with if its back in your truck?
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You could get a padded lock box behind or under your seat. Something like a standard security box, then bolt it in somewhere. I believe even the cops need a warrant to get into those, and it's not illegal if you have a concealed permit.
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I can think of any number of scenarios where I'd want to be able to secure a firearm if I happened to be carrying: stopping to pick the kids up from school, visiting a friend, running into the post office, probably going into a bank- what happens if you end up going out for dinner and you want to have a drink? Gotta stow it.
I'd agree with the padded lock box under or behind the seat, and bolted through the cab to the frame. If you wanted to get slick, put a small lock box under/inside an aftermarket cupholder on the transmission tunnel.
My knowledge is limited, and mainly Virginia law, but for example, in Maryland, the only acceptable transport is unloaded, in a carry-case, in the trunk, with any ammunition in a separate box. In Florida, a glovebox is (was?) considered "properly stowed" for transport, but an absolute no-no in Maryland or Virginia unless you have a CCW permit.
I'd agree with the padded lock box under or behind the seat, and bolted through the cab to the frame. If you wanted to get slick, put a small lock box under/inside an aftermarket cupholder on the transmission tunnel.
My knowledge is limited, and mainly Virginia law, but for example, in Maryland, the only acceptable transport is unloaded, in a carry-case, in the trunk, with any ammunition in a separate box. In Florida, a glovebox is (was?) considered "properly stowed" for transport, but an absolute no-no in Maryland or Virginia unless you have a CCW permit.
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I would agree with you wanting it on your person, I have my CCW and have had to leave it in the truck on occasion, and my glovebox does lock, but I am really not overly comfortable with doing that. I have seen lock boxes bolted behind the seat, under the seat, and on occasion, I do lock it in my toolbox in the bed, but 99.99% of the time it is on me and my person, if I have to go somewhere where I can't,,,, I usually don't go there!
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I can think of any number of scenarios where I'd want to be able to secure a firearm if I happened to be carrying: stopping to pick the kids up from school, visiting a friend, running into the post office, probably going into a bank- what happens if you end up going out for dinner and you want to have a drink? Gotta stow it.
Well, all the scenarios where you want to leave your gun in the truck is where you are most likely going to need it!!
I know sometimes especially in warmer weather months, it becomes a issue as to keeping it concealed on your person.
I guess the bottom line is preference, and what is most comfortable for you, and your needs.
Me,I like to be cocked, locked and ready to rock at a moments notice!! But thats just me, I guess being a police officer for many years kinda makes me that way, but oh well.
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These are all good points, and thanks for the responses. I would love to be able to carry at all times, but I work for the University of Tn and they have a VERY strict no firearm policy, the superintendent even asks people if he suspects they are carrying, and I do not lie to people I respect. Also, what if I do go into a bar?(which I like to do on occasion
) I do however think that I will follow the suggestion to bolt a lock box behind the seat, that seems prudent. I do like that rifle box that you showed, numberdummy!
) I do however think that I will follow the suggestion to bolt a lock box behind the seat, that seems prudent. I do like that rifle box that you showed, numberdummy!
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From: Aubrey,TX north of Dallas
Thats alot of good points about this whole topic. I live in North Texas, and there's alot of places you can't take it, regardless of a permit, like school campuses, department stores, bars, stuff like that. I don't know anything about the lockable glove boxes, but if they are anything like the un-locked ones, the darn thing is a cardboard box, a thief(if he knows this fact) can just reach up under the dash and rip it out. Best thing would be to leave it some kind of lock box under the seat or hidden in the dash like some kind of james bond thing.
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I didn't know Robert Redford was a Ford truck owner!
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Ha ha, ok that's funny!
But it gets me thinkin,,,, what about a behind the seat lockbox,,,,,, disguised as a speaker box?!!? You know all ratty looking with bad speakers, not worth the time to take it out.....
"University of Tn and they have a VERY strict no firearm policy"
Don't even get me started on the STUPIDITY of that^ lets make sure we make it safe for the psycho's who do want to wig out and take a few with them, make sure they don't have anything to hinder their progress, gee,,,, how about a "gun free" zone, it will be REALLY safe!! Yep, that works,,,,,, for those who have morals and OBEY the laws!!
But it gets me thinkin,,,, what about a behind the seat lockbox,,,,,, disguised as a speaker box?!!? You know all ratty looking with bad speakers, not worth the time to take it out.....
"University of Tn and they have a VERY strict no firearm policy"
Don't even get me started on the STUPIDITY of that^ lets make sure we make it safe for the psycho's who do want to wig out and take a few with them, make sure they don't have anything to hinder their progress, gee,,,, how about a "gun free" zone, it will be REALLY safe!! Yep, that works,,,,,, for those who have morals and OBEY the laws!!
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CCW means carrying on your person,.......get used to carrying the weapon, find the most comfortable holster to fit your needs (slim, thin, semi-autos lend themselves to CCW better than revolvers). In transit in the truck, my weapon usually stays on me or under the seat or in door pocket...If I go someplace weapons are NOT allowed, I have "modification" to the passenger seat on my DD truck to hide the weapon.......No one would ever find it....and I NEVER leave a weapon in a vehicle overnight, it goes from truck to the house.