Another reason to concealed carry

[gila_dog]

I always have my pistol with me when I travel in my truck. But when I get out of my truck for some reason I don't like leaving my pistol in there. Why? Because it can get stolen and find its way into the criminal underground. Albuquerque is notorious for its high crime. There are something like 5500 cars stolen there every year. And 400 guns are stolen from cars there every year. So even if my truck doesn't get stolen, there's a good chance it could be broken into. So sticking my pistol (Shield Plus 9mm) into the waist band of my pants (3 o'clock) and covering it with a shirt or jacket, is what I try to do. There are times that it's not legal to do this. Gov't buildings, post offices and bars, for example. So I have a Hornady gun safe with its cable locked under the back seat of my truck. It's a PITA to deal with this, but at least I have a bit of theft protection. If they steal my truck, then they have the gun, too. But that's the best I can do.

 

[robertrwalsh]

Sounds to me like you are reacting reasonably to the situation. (Except the waist-band carry. You will feel stupid when you are walking across the street and your pistol hits the pavement.)

 

[Smoke]

What are you trying to communicate in this post?

 

[Harv 24]

I don't need any more reasons to carry Friendo...

 

[Crazywader]

I always have my pistol with me when I travel in my truck. But when I get out of my truck for some reason I don't like leaving my pistol in there. Why? Because it can get stolen and find its way into the criminal underground. Albuquerque is notorious for its high crime. There are something like 5500 cars stolen there every year. And 400 guns are stolen from cars there every year. So even if my truck doesn't get stolen, there's a good chance it could be broken into. So sticking my pistol (Shield Plus 9mm) into the waist band of my pants (3 o'clock) and covering it with a shirt or jacket, is what I try to do. There are times that it's not legal to do this. Gov't buildings, post offices and bars, for example. So I have a Hornady gun safe with its cable locked under the back seat of my truck. It's a PITA to deal with this, but at least I have a bit of theft protection. If they steal my truck, then they have the gun, too. But that's the best I can do.

Nice choice of protection. Consider picking up a soft (nylon) holster and putting it on your waist before you leave the house. You won't notice it while driving and it will be there when you get out of your vehicle so no loss of time or added inconvenience.

 

[Denverd0n]

Or at the very least get something like a Sticky Holster to hold it in place.

(Though a good holster that attaches to your belt would be even better.)

 

['79 Magnum GT]

Or at the very least get something like a Sticky Holster to hold it in place.

(Though a good holster that attaches to your belt would be even better.)

I like my Sticky Holster a lot. Keeps my C.A. Boomer very secure in my pocket.


Rick

 

[Truckman]

So I have a Hornady gun safe with its cable locked under the back seat of my truck.

I use a Gun Vault (details here) bolted to the floorboard and the console framework as seen below......Ben

 

[gila_dog]

I do have a IWB kydex holster, made by CYA. It hooks to my belt and goes inside my waistband. Everything is covered, incl trigger and magazine release. That little pistol hides very well under my shirt, tucked into my waistband. I also have a J frame .38 but it's a bit fatter and only holds 5 rounds, while the Shield Plus holds 11 with its small magazine, and it hides easier.

The question was asked: what am I trying to communicate with this post? Well, I thot it was pretty obvious, but for clarification, I think that keeping one's pistol on oneself instead of stashed in your car makes it a lot less likely to get stolen. Your car may have a lock on the door, but that doesn't make it very secure. It only takes a couple of seconds to pop the door glass and reach in and unlock the door. Some vehicles, like a pickup truck with a camper on it, are very attractive to thieves. It sure looks like a vehicle that would have a gun stashed in it. My truck and camper have several scars where somebody has tried their screw driver on it.

 

[fatcat3]

Well, I thot it was pretty obvious,

Not to me either. Interesting but didn't click with the title. Then I can be pretty dense sometimes.

 

[Lt.Donn]

I always have my pistol with me when I travel in my truck. But when I get out of my truck for some reason I don't like leaving my pistol in there. Why? Because it can get stolen and find its way into the criminal underground. Albuquerque is notorious for its high crime. There are something like 5500 cars stolen there every year. And 400 guns are stolen from cars there every year. So even if my truck doesn't get stolen, there's a good chance it could be broken into. So sticking my pistol (Shield Plus 9mm) into the waist band of my pants (3 o'clock) and covering it with a shirt or jacket, is what I try to do. There are times that it's not legal to do this. Gov't buildings, post offices and bars, for example. So I have a Hornady gun safe with its cable locked under the back seat of my truck. It's a PITA to deal with this, but at least I have a bit of theft protection. If they steal my truck, then they have the gun, too. But that's the best I can do.

I'm fully aware of the issues in ABQ...such a shame for the most beautiful state IMO..you can only do so much...I carried your exact model Shield for years in a Remora IWB ..I would do just like you only I preferred 9 o'clock position...very nice platform

 

[gila_dog]

The 9 o'clock position has advantages. When sitting or squatting it stays back and out of the way. Also, I think it would be harder for someone to sneak up and snatch my pistol from behind. But it sure takes longer to draw the gun.

I'm fully aware of the issues in ABQ...such a shame for the most beautiful state IMO..you can only do so much...I carried your exact model Shield for years in a Remora IWB ..I would do just like you only I preferred 9 o'clock position...very nice platform

 

[REParker]

There are times that it's not legal to do this. Gov't buildings, post offices and bars, for example. So I have a Hornady gun safe with its cable locked under the back seat of my truck. It's a PITA to deal with this, but at least I have a bit of theft

I have a friend who's policy is to ignore the laws that don't make sense, obey the ones that do, and take his chances. Post Offices, for example. For all the time you'll be in there does it make sense to go through all that? I may not agree with his philosophy, but I understand it.

 

[Autonomous]

gila dog, get a holster, please. After you get used to it you will wonder why you went without one.
When I have to leave my pistol in the car it goes in a Console Vault and I at least remove the slide stop. Sometimes all ammo and the barrel too.
Even if a crook breaks in the car and jimmies the locked box he will not get a functional gun.

 

[Shibadog]

gila dog, get a holster, please. After you get used to it you will wonder why you went without one.
When I have to leave my pistol in the car it goes in a Console Vault and I at least remove the slide stop. Sometimes all ammo and the barrel too.
Even if a crook breaks in the car and jimmies the locked box he will not get a functional gun.

This. And remember the Post Office is a federal facility-therefor it's a federal crime (I believe a felony) to carry there. In some small towns you'd "probably" be ok. In a liberal city? The gun vault is a pita, but potential consequences can be pretty severe.