Vehicle gun storage types and tips

[Darkemp]

I have a couple of these, they have the tethered steel security cable as shown on other models also.

Came in handy over the last week as we were vacationing in Ocean City, MD. I carried everywhere except the only time not really possible was when we were at the hotel pool which was right outside of the room via walkout patio. I don’t use the floor mounted hotel safes, not really as secure as they advertise and many tricks to open these are out there, instead I used one of these and a hidden inaccessible location in the room. Also doubled as secure storage while sleeping as my two kids were in the room with us and while I believe they understand not to touch a firearm it is a layer of peace of mind as well as security.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07FVMN3QV?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

 

[jc1240]

I have a couple of these, they have the tethered steel security cable as shown on other models also.

Came in handy over the last week as we were vacationing in Ocean City, MD. I carried everywhere except the only time not really possible was when we were at the hotel pool which was right outside of the room via walkout patio. I don’t use the floor mounted hotel safes, not really as secure as they advertise and many tricks to open these are out there, instead I used one of these and a hidden inaccessible location in the room. Also doubled as secure storage while sleeping as my two kids were in the room with us and while I believe they understand not to touch a firearm it is a layer of peace of mind as well as security.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07FVMN3QV?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

I have yet to see any lockbox be as good as advertised.

 

[AliasNeo07]

I have a small, vehicle sized v-line Simplex pistol box. Highly recommend. No electronics to worry about. Just put it anywhere in your vehicle that is concealed.

 

[BUFF7MM]

I have one of these console vaults. Pretty easy install.

Lock'er Down Console Safes

Lock'er Down Console Safes

www.lockerdown.com

 

[teratos]

Have you considered one of these?


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Ummm. I know it’s in a holster, but the gun is pointing at his grape…

 

[Mule]

Ummm. I know it’s in a holster, but the gun is pointing at his grape…

Oh, completely agree, and my post was 1000% facetious, as an example of someone solving a problem without thinking things through. (Also, unfortunately couldn't figure out how to get the laughing my ass off emoji)

I'd read your post, and thought to myself "hmm...although neck knife style holster would be a terrible idea, technically it shouldn't require the gun to be removed in the bathroom. But, nobody makes those, for multiple good reasons."

Just for kicks, I searched for "neck holster" to see if such a product even existed. There were more products than I expected. Thankfully, just about all of them oriented the gun with the barrel parallel to the floor.

But, scrolling down a ways, I eventually came across that gem. It's so horrifically awful that I figured I'd share, for a laugh.

There's so much wrong with that item that I'm genuinely interested in learning the use case(s) and needs that prompted its design.

 

[5cary]

Ummm. I know it’s in a holster, but the gun is pointing at his grape…

Blackhawk should make a Serpa version.

 

[teratos]

Blackhawk should make a Serpa version.

 

[Darkemp]

I have yet to see any lockbox be as good as advertised.

Good video- gives me something to work on- how to protect the interior button.

 

[Reloader]

Not a storage item but the wife just installed this in her Jeep. Pretty well made item.

 

[Boondock Saint]

Not a storage item but the wife just installed this in her Jeep. Pretty well made item.

Many thanks for posting that. This looks like a possible solution to something I have been considering.

 

[BurkeM]

In MD rest stops are a problem that immediately come to mind.

Your Handgun is not prohibited in MD rest stops.

DISPLAY or discharge of a firearm is prohibited.
Open Carry- prohibited.

 

[whateverbro]

Your Handgun is not prohibited in MD rest stops.

DISPLAY or discharge of a firearm is prohibited.
Open Carry- prohibited.

MD law says it must me locked in vehicle.

 

[BurkeM]

I'm not telling anyone what to do. You do you.
Have you ever been to Princeton, NJ? The whole town is a school zone. What do you do then? I know what I did.

I go by my almost 30 years experience carrying. Never has anyone noticed I was carrying and said anything. Never. As a cop sometimes I've open carried on the way to the office and stopped in places without a badge showing and not a peep from anyone.

My job was to carry in airports and on planes, everywhere around the world. Not one iota of anything from anyone who didn't know.
Don't touch your hip and bring attention to yourself and you'll be fine.

Like Blaster, my experience is the same.
Nobody knew, nobody cared.

 

[BurkeM]

MD law says it must me locked in vehicle.

Show me the statute.

(PS: here it is- Sec. 11.04.07.12. Firearms and Fireworks)

The display or discharge of firearms, pellet guns, B-B guns, and fireworks of any kind is prohibited.

Sec. 11.04.07.12. Firearms and Fireworks, Chapter 11.04.07. Control and Use of Rest Areas, Subtitle 04. STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION, Title 11. Department of Transportation, Code of Maryland Regulations

Maryland State agency regulations are compiled in the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR). The Maryland Register is an official publication of the State of Maryland, The Register serves as the temporary supplement to the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR).

mdrules.elaws.us

 

[Reloader]

Many thanks for posting that. This looks like a possible solution to something I have been considering.

Probably ordering 2 more for the other vehicles...I let her order first LOL

 

[teratos]

Show me the statute.

We should have a rule where if someone references MD law, they must provide a link.

 

[Blaster229]

Like Blaster, my experience is the same.
Nobody knew, nobody cared.

But that being said, the "No one noticing" did not contribute to me cutting corners on my carry techniques.
I never saw something questionable with printing or whatever and said "no one will notice". Then walk out the door.

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[Kman]

I used to use a heavy-duty cable lock for the rare occasion I had to go into a bank, PO, etc.. Pass through the trigger guard and through the seat frame, slip the pistol into a case and slide it under the seat. Hidden and locked without leaving the drivers seat.

I'm stealing that idea. I've been using steel vault with key and the vault cable locked to vehicle.
Duh! Cut out the middleman.

 

[BurkeM]

But that being said, the "No one noticing" did not contribute to me cutting corners on my carry techniques.
I never saw something questionable with printing or whatever and said "no one will notice". Then walk out the door.

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Exactly!

My first LE instructors said that remaining the "gray man" was the gold standard for UC/plainclothes work, and off-duty carry. I maintained that throughout my various jobs and assignments, up to today. That's true for new armed citizens- nobody should know that they're armed, nobody should be aware that she or he is carrying a wheelgun or a semi-auto.