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Do you lawfully leave a gun in the car when you're not in it?
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On the rare occasions when it is necessary, I use one of those small "gun safe" boxes cabled under the seat.
While some people strut about proclaiming how useless they are, it satisfies the requirement for "due diligence" and protects it from casual smash-and-grab thefts. If a thief has a battery-powered angle grinder and a prybar, it doesn't much matter how you store the gun.
Whatever method you use, keep in mind that thieves know about GFZs too, and if they see you twisting about inside the car, walking to the trunk, etc., it's pretty obvious you're leaving a gun behind when you walk away.
While some people strut about proclaiming how useless they are, it satisfies the requirement for "due diligence" and protects it from casual smash-and-grab thefts. If a thief has a battery-powered angle grinder and a prybar, it doesn't much matter how you store the gun.
Whatever method you use, keep in mind that thieves know about GFZs too, and if they see you twisting about inside the car, walking to the trunk, etc., it's pretty obvious you're leaving a gun behind when you walk away.
I have, and do. Hidden from sight, locked doors (which, last time I looked, is what the law requires).
If nothing of value is visible inside the car, not much reason to break into it, unless it's to steal the car, and in that case, does it really matter how secure the contents of the interior are?
If nothing of value is visible inside the car, not much reason to break into it, unless it's to steal the car, and in that case, does it really matter how secure the contents of the interior are?
BourbonCowboy
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Yes. And I always have. I usually don't leave anything inside my truck, so it appears empty and less of a temptation for thieves. My pistol is out of sight, so there's nothing to be seen inside worth stealing.
If the gun is out of sight and the doors are locked I've met my legal and ethical obligations. At least where I live. Taking extra measures may not be a bad idea and may be required by law in some places.
As a rule I try to avoid doing so, but there are times when there are no other options.
As a rule I try to avoid doing so, but there are times when there are no other options.
If a thief has a battery-powered angle grinder and a prybar, it doesn't much matter how you store the gun.
If you use your remote to lock the vehicle when you leave it is possible for someone with a radio receiver to steal the signal and use it to clone another remote to unlock your doors. Lock them manually as you leave. Use the remote only to unlock when you return.
I lost a gun that way. Caught on security video, but no tag number could be seen on the guys car.
I legally keep a handgun in my center console all the times. When home the car is kept in a locked garage. When I am out, the moment the doors are shut i manually press the lock button on the door handle. No exceptions, even if I am just going to be out of the car for one minute. The doors even lock automatically when driving, so effectively the car is locked 100% of the time.
Kreyzhorse
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I will leave my travel gun locked in the car when I can't take it with me.
Doors locked and nothing of value in sight. When I'm home the gun comes with me into the house.
Doors locked and nothing of value in sight. When I'm home the gun comes with me into the house.
Marco Califo
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In the trunk, and in a cabled lockbox.
Yes. And I always have. I usually don't leave anything inside my truck, so it appears empty and less of a temptation for thieves. My pistol is out of sight, so there's nothing to be seen inside worth stealing.
Yep.
And also NO pro-gun, gun swag, or hunting promos on the vehicle. All those types of bumper stickers or back window stickers tell potential criminals that there’s a chance at a free gun in the car. It’s like open carrying. You’re just telling the bad guys to take you out first.
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The disadvantage of buying a new vehicle during the Covid event....the 2021 vehicle vaults were not available yet. When I discovered Console Vault was unable to provide the new version I searched alternate sources. It turned out Lock’er Down out of San Antonio was looking for a vehicle to work out the kinks in the new GMC Yukon version. I volunteered my truck. I drove to them, the new vault will be available soon. While I was there the rear cargo flush mount (one long gun under the Weather Tech mat) floated into the conversation. I’m driving back in a week or so for that second fitting. These folks are great to work with. Looking forward to the completion of both vaults. My previous SUV had front/aft security vaults, they are worth the investment. OnStar shut down/tracking plus an additional add on tracking system, valet parking and actually using my garage at home make my vehicle less desirable. Nothing is fool proof, but mine is a poor choice for bad guys....or gals.
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I don't leave a gun in my Jeep. I wear it. My marked Security vehicle never stays outside, lives in the Garage, never stayed in the street.
Went to renew my Security D license on the 4th.
Wore it in this office. No signs to forbid it, armed Security Officer on the door, checked his list, in I went. Great staff, 5 separate individuals working the desks. I was in and out in 20 minutes, new license in hand, nice photo. No requirement to retake fingerprints!
Great state this Florida.
Went to renew my Security D license on the 4th.
Wore it in this office. No signs to forbid it, armed Security Officer on the door, checked his list, in I went. Great staff, 5 separate individuals working the desks. I was in and out in 20 minutes, new license in hand, nice photo. No requirement to retake fingerprints!
Great state this Florida.
I leave it in the car out of sight and doors locked. The gym and the pool are the only places where I do not take my gun in with me. I always park it close to the building entrance.
My car is a mess, with kid's stuff, broken toys, gloves, wet-wipes.... and papers.
I doubt any thief would want to break into it.
Even I don't want to get in it! : )
My car is a mess, with kid's stuff, broken toys, gloves, wet-wipes.... and papers.
I doubt any thief would want to break into it.
Even I don't want to get in it! : )
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Kevin Rohrer
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It goes under a jacket on the front seat. I don't live or goto areas where car break-ins are a problem.
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