Do you have a dedicated car firearm?

[Hizenthorn]

I'm new here, forgive me if this topic has already been discussed.

When I leave for work in the morning, I always do the same routine with either my HK USP .45/Glock 19 G4/Sig P238. Grab it from its respective place in my apartment, carry it with me to my car, tuck in behind the passenger seat. Get home from work, grab it, and take it back into my apartment, and over again if I go out. Although If I go out again I generally take it IWB. I've thought of just keeping one in my car 24/7... but not too sure how I feel about that. Call me weird but I like keeping my 3 handguns in certain places in my apartment (I'm single and live alone).

Just wanted to hear some thoughts and opinions. Fire away (pun intended).

 

[Dirtebiker]

No problem leaving one in the car, as long as you put it in a safe that can be tethered to the seat frame.

 

[shooter521]

I've thought of just keeping one in my car 24/7... but not too sure how I feel about that.

I am not a fan of "car guns," simply because:
1) if the car gets stolen the gun goes with it, and

2) in the event of a car break-in, there's more than just a stereo or some cash gone, there's another gun on the streets in the hands of a criminal.

The best place to have a handgun is on your person.

My

 

[VERT]

I am not a big fan of leaving guns in the car. But I agree that at the very least you should invest in a small gun with a cable. They cost about $30.

 

[netsecurity]

It's best to keep one on your person yea, but also to keep a backup in the car, and some extra magazines, and some ammo. Oh, and some range ammo in case you pass by a range!

 

[shooter521]

It's best to keep one on your person yea, but also to keep a backup in the car, and some extra magazines, and some ammo.

IF you choose to do this, I strongly suggest your "car gun" be of a compatible mag type and caliber as your EDC. This will keep training issues to a minimum, and will allow you to use the same mags and ammo in both. For example, I know a couple guys who carry compact or subcompact Glocks, and keep a full-size Glock in the car along with several large-capacity mags and plenty of ammo which could be used to feed either gun.

 

[SRR]

Not all of us can carry at work.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

1. The only advantage of a pistol is portability. You need to carry it to prevent it from flopping around the car when you need it (remember Miami 1986?).

2. If you carry it, put it on you in a holster and not some stupid gun rag fancy of the month in position Tactical Testicles. Your holster should not point your pistol at you.

3. If you are going to have a gun in the car, have a big gun, not some dinky pistol.

When I slung guns across the glass, I heard it over and over "I gots me a pistol in the truck."

Yeah, Cledus, a lot of good it does in here. Put your pistol on you so it goes where you go. If you have to "go git meye gun" make it your "rifle gun".

 

[marv]

A 9mm auto lives in the console of my car. Likewise a .38 spec revo in my SUV. A .380 in my pocket. Always.

 

[scooterb]

12 guage mossberg lives in my trunk... Only time I take it out is at the range or to clean it.... Or if I need it, which is not very often

 

[Kick]

1. The only advantage of a pistol is portability. You need to carry it to prevent it from flopping around the car when you need it (remember Miami 1986?).

2. If you carry it, put it on you in a holster and not some stupid gun rag fancy of the month in position Tactical Testicles. Your holster should not point your pistol at you.

3. If you are going to have a gun in the car, have a big gun, not some dinky pistol.

When I slung guns across the glass, I heard it over and over "I gots me a pistol in the truck."

Yeah, Cledus, a lot of good it does in here. Put your pistol on you so it goes where you go. If you have to "go git meye gun" make it your "rifle gun".

The only job of the pistol is to get you to your rifle .

 

[inlineman]

The same one that is dedicated to my backpocket.Usually it is a public defender,but its only in the car when Iam.lol

 

[Yukon]

I left my Ruger LCR in my vehicle for a few months but just didn't like the feeling of someone possibly breaking into my car and having my gun to do whatever with so I brought it back into the house.

 

[harrisonpainter]

Things are hidden everywhere.

 

[JohnP82]

To the OP: I understand where you are coming from. I would just make sure it is properly secured in your vehicle by more than just locking the doors. At least get a lockbox that can be mounted to the vehicle or at least secured to a seat by a cable. They are fairly inexpensive and much better than having a gun just laying under the seat. My

 

[evanrw61]

Yes I have a dedicated car firearm, but it's one that stays with me. Having your car stolen sucks! Having your car stolen and and an expensive (they're all expensive) firearm now in the hands of a felon is unthinkable. I prefer a Forbus roto paddle set up (canted) towards cross draw which won't interfere with the seat belt. I prefer a revolver for this role as I don't relish a hot brass shower.

 

[slyton]

OP i have your same routine, just less choices on what to take with me. and at work I have to leave it in the car. The idea of a car gun sounds good, but the idea of leaving it there while I am away from the car just does not do it for me. I have left it in the car over night, i always feel a little twitchy about it.

 

[Citizen711]

Couldn't if I wanted to. My daughter drives my car fairly frequently, and she has no desire to be around guns, much less a LTCH.

 

[boozoo]

I normally use the CZ for everything. It's not that big of a deal to bring it in at night and grab it in the morning to head out.

All the other pieces I have are for fun at the range.

 

[WOLFEMAN]

Always a Mossy 12ga....and whatever is on my belt