New truck gun

OldCop, I live in louisiana and you see the various sheriff's departments repeatedly tell the residents not to leave guns, wallets,other valuables in their vehicles. This goes on week after week. They have videos taken by homeowners cameras depicting these nocturnal bandits opening vehicle doors (vehicles were unlocked) And stealing anything worth of value. This goes on and on. It amazes me that you can shell $5-800 for a handgun and casually leave it in an unlocked vehicle. One video in particular shows the theives inside someone's garage opening doors and taking valuables from their vehicles. I was taught that you never leave anything of value especially firearms. Frank
 
jjmIII_Ruger said:
I agree. I guess I use it as a term like "tackle box gun". Just an old beater, but never just left in my F150.
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There’s also the highly respected but debated “Kit Gun” which initially meant part of one’s “kit” of stuff you needed to just be basically equipped. I also like the term “Every Day Carry” or “EDC” but again, you get the point across with “Truck Gun,” that piece of artillery you can take into a variety of situations where a gun might be needed, but that already has enough wear and tear that another scratch won’t hurt your feelings. Sort of the Polar Opposite of the legendary “Barbecue Gun.” :cool:

Froggie
 
I have and appreciate several Chiefs and m.60's , but a Chiefs Special ain't no "artillery".
Heck , a bazooka isn't even artillery. Artillery would not fit in a truck.
 
Waveski said:
I have and appreciate several Chiefs and m.60's , but a Chiefs Special ain't no "artillery".
Heck , a bazooka isn't even artillery. Artillery would not fit in a truck.
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Waveski, I was using the word “artillery” in an ironic and joking manner. You’ll get used to that from me after a while, but I have to say that application of the term isn’t unique with me though.

Froggie
 
I got a Model 60 a couple years ago and pretty much use it the same way. At the time it was cheap, in good shape and I'm glad I got it. Haven't seen a decent one in a while now.
 
Added a new set of grips in the original post. I like them, but I'm a grip guy :o.
 
I carried my 36 as my second gun until I upgraded to my 640. Used a pocket holster on the weak side.
 
As a retired LEO, I always wince when I hear the term "truck gun." Too many firearms are regularly stolen from parked vehicles. I hope folks do not leave their truck guns "unsupervised" when their owners are not in their vehicle...

Kaaskop49
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Frank46 said:
OldCop, I live in louisiana and you see the various sheriff's departments repeatedly tell the residents not to leave guns, wallets,other valuables in their vehicles. This goes on week after week. They have videos taken by homeowners cameras depicting these nocturnal bandits opening vehicle doors (vehicles were unlocked) And stealing anything worth of value. This goes on and on. It amazes me that you can shell $5-800 for a handgun and casually leave it in an unlocked vehicle. One video in particular shows the theives inside someone's garage opening doors and taking valuables from their vehicles. I was taught that you never leave anything of value especially firearms. Frank
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Around here it's leaving the engine running and the kids in the backseat while running into the 7-11 to buy cigs or beer or pay for gas. Bandits have figured out to ditch the car, still running, once they realize they have company. Auto theft is one thing but they might actually have to serve a couple of months for kidnapping.
 
Old cop said:
The J frame continues to be my go-to gun in retirement but I never leave a gun in my car. Too many are stolen that way and wind up in the wrong hands.
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kaaskop49 said:
As a retired LEO, I always wince when I hear the term "truck gun." Too many firearms are regularly stolen from parked vehicles. I hope folks do not leave their truck guns "unsupervised" when their owners are not in their vehicle...
Kaaskop49
Shield #5103
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jjmIII_Ruger said:
I agree. I guess I use it as a term like "tackle box gun". Just an old beater, but never just left in my F150.
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Agreed! More of a term than a practice for me at least.
 
kaaskop49 said:
As a retired LEO, I always wince when I hear the term "truck gun." Too many firearms are regularly stolen from parked vehicles. I hope folks do not leave their truck guns "unsupervised" when their owners are not in their vehicle...

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103
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Totally agree. I can remember many times taking reports of guns stolen out of trucks. Shotguns and Lever actions used to be come in truck window racks, then when you take the report, the owner has no idea what the serial number is. Often with a "truck gun" revolver the best they can do is tell you "well it's a 38". Good luck ever getting it back!!
 
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