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I prefer to keep it on my person.

Seems like the steering wheel would make it a PITA to bring into play, not to mention the negative attention it may bring in the event of a traffic stop.
 
Considered this before but been worried it would show from the driver's side window- ya know, from outside. I'm sure you could raise your left leg to cover it but....don't wanta have to. Instead I've just started, if I'm in an area that looks like I might need it, I just place my gun under my right thigh. Main thing is avoiding those places, right?
 
Here in the people's Republik of NY we are not allowed to leave firearms in a car. Not that I would do so anyway - just asking for trouble IMHO.

Those kind of holsters are too easy to forget to take your gun out of when heading in to a store or something.

Chief38
 
Here in the people's Republik of NY we are not allowed to leave firearms in a car.
Chief38

Interesting. Just the opposite in Kentucky. You can carry a gun in a car without a conceal carry permit if it is kept in a factory installed container. Obviously a holster like what we're discussing would require the permit.

We have a series of laws protecting patrons and employees so they can leave a gun in the car. They can't necessarily bring it in to a building, but you can have it in your car. The Supreme Court here just ruled you can even do so on a college campus, which is a non-carry zone by statute.

I won't say car carry is encouraged, but it's very well protected.

Right now I carry on my person in the car, but need a better holster option. Will be keen to see what people are using.
 
i would not leave the gun in the holster while not in the vehicle. PA is an open carry state and i have my LTCF so no issues as to legalities apply. the firearm will go from one holster to the next and i don't foresee forgetting it to be an issue.
 
I just use this:
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Here in the people's Republik of NY we are not allowed to leave firearms in a car. Not that I would do so anyway - just asking for trouble IMHO.

Those kind of holsters are too easy to forget to take your gun out of when heading in to a store or something.

Chief38

Wow. Unlike Texas, where even citisens without a permit, who are not felons can have a gun for self defense in the vehicle. Guess that means that New York is not a Castle Doctrine State. Glad we don't have an endangered speices act to protect criminals from citisens in Texas. :D
 
I prefer to never leave my gun behind, unattended. If I stopped for gas and ran inside to pick up something, or to use the restroom, I would not want my handgun left behind unattended. I always want mine on my person at all times. You cannot plan when you will need it.
 
I prefer to never leave my gun behind, unattended. If I stopped for gas and ran inside to pick up something, or to use the restroom, I would not want my handgun left behind unattended. I always want mine on my person at all times. You cannot plan when you will need it.

This is so true. If we knew when we would need them ,we could avoid the situation.
 
I'd be more worried that taking the gun when exiting and leaving an empty holster would be an announcement to outside viewers. Nick
 
that's one of my worries...but then again, there is never anything else in the vehicle...registration and ins cards are in my wallet, not the vehicle, so they won't get my address if the vehicle is stolen...it all depends on the holster that i use for it, i plan on getting one that is easily removed to be hidden. my main issue is that i carry on my hip and it is uncomfortable with the seatbelt. i don't like the idea of the gun not being secured while driving. i've seen too many accidents where loose items go for a long ride(former volunteer firefighter). it may not be 100% what i want, but it's better than my current options...
my issues with the andrew's rig are: 1. same as side carry with the seatbelt, 2. the price, and 3. the only person i would buy anything leather from other than a belt is my dad, and he isn't around anymore(and if belts weren't a necessity for my buttless body, i wouldn't buy them either).

again, the gun will travel with me when not in the vehicle. work is the only time i do not carry. i am not allowed to have them on premesis. our higher ups would let one in the car slide, but there is a jail camp for youths not too far away with many escapes. vehicle have been stolen out of our lot and i won't have a gun in mine at work because of that.
 
I'll stick with an IWB or OWB while driving....I don't want to get into the habit of leaving the gun in the car....also, if you are carjacked, pulling a gun on a guy holding one on you through your window is going to be akward at best...better to tell him "ok, the car is yours" and once you are outside, you are in a better position to draw...just my opinion...
 
During my 30 yr. LEO days it was drilled into our heads to never leave your gun in the car. I agree w/everyone here in that I keep it on my person b/c if I stop and get out I might need it, to say nothing if the car is stolen the bad guys now have your gun.

Be safe, don't leave your gun in a car.
 

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