Another Reason to Secure Your Firearm

[biku324]

Persons at high risk for unacceptable behavior may steal it from your vehicle. There were 423 stolen jfrom vehicles ust in Albuquerque last year; police say it's not slowing down this year. Gun-related stickers on vehicles there seem inadvisable.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —
Hundreds of guns were stolen from inside vehicles last year in Albuquerque.

The exact number, 423, was surprising to some residents who spoke with Action 7 News this past weekend, but police officers said they’re not surprised. They say no matter the number, even one unattended gun in a car can have serious consequences -- especially if a convicted criminal who isn’t supposed to have a firearm gets their hands on it. 423 guns taken from Albuquerque cars last year

 

[cwo4uscgret]

I do not leave guns in a car unattended.

 

[hardluk1]

Seems like it should be common sense not to leave any firearm in a vehicle but some folks are lacking in that area.

Just one more case of stupid gun owners .

 

[Old cop]

It’s never a good idea to “hide” a gun in your car.

 

[stansdds]

Sometimes you have to make a choice, leave your EDC firearm at home or lock it in your vehicle when you are going into a building where firearms are prohibited. It's a tough choice, but I have had to put my EDC in the glove box, lock the box, and make sure my vehicle is locked and parked in a highly visible spot. But, there have been cases in Virginia where firearms were left where they could be seen and were subsequently stolen.

 

[AJ]

I have a small safe that I use in my vehicle. I do not store the guns in there except when I go somewhere where a concealed weapon is prohibited. It is bolted to the floor under a back seat in my pickup.

 

[max503]

My only option would be to unload it and put it in a case then take it with me into the libraries and the gym* I habitually visit. I've been told it's legal to transport in those areas, just not carry in them.

*Don't tell me to get a different gym. I like mine.

 

[Buick]

I was looking at a Ford Ranger pickup and it could be ordered with a locking floor or console "safe". Pretty cool. Truck was way too much money for a small truck however. Maybe if I hit the lotto.

 

[RobzGuns]

Our local news had a similar news story.
I cringe every time I read a thread where someone mentions 'Their Truck Gun' without saying if it's locked up.

I have a gun safe in my truck, but as others have already mentioned, it's only used in the rare instances when I need to go into someplace I can not CC.

 

[Bald1]

While test driving a GMC Sierra once I lifted up armrest and asked salesman of seat lifted up for more storage. He says yes the handgun storage also locks with a key. I guess he knew why I was asking lol.

 

[Kanewpadle]

We discussed this several years ago.

There were those that professed that they were not responsible for the actions of thieves. They would continue to leave their guns inside their vehicles unsecured.

 

[haywood]

I have a few different car safes. I rarely need them but on occasion they are better than a glovebox. They have a heavy cable and are hidden enough to be somewhat hard to find unless you have time and almost lay down in the car. I know that Safes can be compromised but, it’s going to take time and you will need some type of tools. I also try to pick parking areas that are well lit, populated and not a bunch of hiding places.

 

[oldiegoldie]

Console Vault in my vehicle. will protect against a break in and grab, but someone with time and tools could defeat it. my vehicle is in a locked garage when not in use. many years ago i lost 4 guns from a vehicle robbery. my carelessness.

 

[jem102]

I have the cable retained lock boxes in the vehicles that get used from time to time. When I need to go into a particular place that prohibits carry the gun goes in the box and car is always locked. I will take that risk rather than go the rest of my outing unarmed.

 

[45Smashemflat]

I tend to follow the same process, “lock it up if I can’t carry it.” That said, I purposely use a cable locked safe in an out of the way spot in the car/truck. I do not lock it in a console or glove box, because that will be the first place to look. It’s NOT handy, or good for quick access - but it won’t be stored there when it needs to be accessible.

 

[arjay]

I’ve had 7-8 cars broken into over the years.A thief can break in,search and be gone in under a minute. Breaking a window is easy

 

[AJ]

I’ve had 7-8 cars broken into over the years.A thief can break in,search and be gone in under a minute. Breaking a window is easy

You Sir, need to move!

 

[Smoke]

Sometimes you have to make a choice, leave your EDC firearm at home or lock it in your vehicle when you are going into a building where firearms are prohibited. It's a tough choice, but I have had to put my EDC in the glove box, lock the box, and make sure my vehicle is locked and parked in a highly visible spot. But, there have been cases in Virginia where firearms were left where they could be seen and were subsequently stolen.

You do know they make lock boxes specifically designed to secure a hand gun in a car right?

We discussed this several years ago.

There were those that professed that they were not responsible for the actions of thieves. They would continue to leave their guns inside their vehicles unsecured.

I remember that discussion

 

[AJ]

You do know they make lock boxes specifically designed to secure a hand gun in a car right?

Please read Post#6 and on.....

 

[Smoke]

Please read Post#6 and on.....

My bad. I read the post before but I didn't notice you wrote it.