Check out the Carjacker by Andrews Custom Leather. Attaches to the seat belt quite easily in Cross Draw. Two snaps hold a leather flap on the holster firmly around the seatbelt. Beautiful piece of leather! I do a lot of driving in Detroit (spend about four hours a day in the car) and always have my handgun in it. I can slide it way down on the seatbelt, close to the floor in my car, so it is out of sight, but it is still readily accessible. When not in the car, the gun goes into an IWB holster.
Holster/? for the car
- Thread starter firebirdude
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I would never, ever leave a gun in a car unattended. If someone stole your car, they now have a weapon to kill an innocent person. I will sometimes put my gun between the seat and console, but if i get out of the car, I shove it in my waist band. Never ever just leave a gun in a cr, a lot of people do, but they don't think of the ramifications.
For all of you who say you would "never" leave your gun in a car...what do you do when you are making a stop at a business that doesn't permit firearms on premise, or a hospital or church where they are usually not permitted by law? Take it home first?
Let's be realistic...leaving a gun in a car is probably not what you should do routinely, but there are times when it is what you need to do. I leave my gun in the console when I am going into a premise that I cannot legally carry. The only other option is not to carry it at all on those occasions.
Personally, I think it's stupid to require a gun to be concealed inside your car, which is your property. I also wish we had open carry, which would resolve the problem anyway.
Let's be realistic...leaving a gun in a car is probably not what you should do routinely, but there are times when it is what you need to do. I leave my gun in the console when I am going into a premise that I cannot legally carry. The only other option is not to carry it at all on those occasions.
Personally, I think it's stupid to require a gun to be concealed inside your car, which is your property. I also wish we had open carry, which would resolve the problem anyway.
Without reading every post here so far, although I did read a few that contained a lot of good information, I will post my opinion based on training, experience and almost 40 yrs of working accidents.
1, Do not depend on being able to reach a gun in the glove box. If there is an immediate threat and you have time to get to the glove box, you also have time to drive away. LA has a Shoot the Carjacker Law but you have to be inside the car and the perp outside the car. Most perps will have you out of the car long before you can reach the glovebox.
2. Do not leave a gun in an unattended vehicle. A car is more likely to be stolen or pilfered when you are not in it than you are likely to be accosted while in the car. I have had two vehicles broken into in the last 15 yrs. The type person stealing your gun is not going to use it for the good of mankind. It will be used in other crimes or sold on the streets to those who will use it in crimes.
3. A gun in a car after an accident is expected in this area. Almost everyone has a gun in the car as they drive down the roads. After a disabling accident that sends the person to the hospital and the car to a salvage yard, the gun will usually disappear, seldom to be seen again. If the gun is strapped to a person, it goes where they go and the responding officer will secure the gun for the individual until they reclaim it.
4. If a person feels stongly enough about having a gun to carry one in their car, they should feel safer carrying it on their person. They will have more protection and will need less time to recover the weapon when or if needed.
5. Securing a weapon takes only seconds. I often pick mine up and carry it to the car as I leave the house. Then when I stop for breakfast, go into a store or such, I put it on my side in some form. If I have to go into a courthouse, I place it in a locked box that is inside a locked trunk that has an alarm system on the vehicle. As soon as I leave the courthouse, it goes back inside the vehicle with me. When I get home, it comes inside with me. If I get called out on an accident or crime call, it goes with me. For me, it is second nature to pick it up as I leave.
1, Do not depend on being able to reach a gun in the glove box. If there is an immediate threat and you have time to get to the glove box, you also have time to drive away. LA has a Shoot the Carjacker Law but you have to be inside the car and the perp outside the car. Most perps will have you out of the car long before you can reach the glovebox.
2. Do not leave a gun in an unattended vehicle. A car is more likely to be stolen or pilfered when you are not in it than you are likely to be accosted while in the car. I have had two vehicles broken into in the last 15 yrs. The type person stealing your gun is not going to use it for the good of mankind. It will be used in other crimes or sold on the streets to those who will use it in crimes.
3. A gun in a car after an accident is expected in this area. Almost everyone has a gun in the car as they drive down the roads. After a disabling accident that sends the person to the hospital and the car to a salvage yard, the gun will usually disappear, seldom to be seen again. If the gun is strapped to a person, it goes where they go and the responding officer will secure the gun for the individual until they reclaim it.
4. If a person feels stongly enough about having a gun to carry one in their car, they should feel safer carrying it on their person. They will have more protection and will need less time to recover the weapon when or if needed.
5. Securing a weapon takes only seconds. I often pick mine up and carry it to the car as I leave the house. Then when I stop for breakfast, go into a store or such, I put it on my side in some form. If I have to go into a courthouse, I place it in a locked box that is inside a locked trunk that has an alarm system on the vehicle. As soon as I leave the courthouse, it goes back inside the vehicle with me. When I get home, it comes inside with me. If I get called out on an accident or crime call, it goes with me. For me, it is second nature to pick it up as I leave.
While I'm like most, I don't like to leave my gun in a vehicle. I agree that that is not always feasible. Instead of having a separate holster just to carry on your person comfortably while driving, why not get a cheap seat cover that has a pocket on the front of the seat? This would give you a place to put your gun while driving but would give you quick access if needed. Then just grab it and holster it when exiting the vehicle.
I know camo isn't for everyone but in a quick search I found one at Bass Pro that has a front and side pocket for $35. Seems a lot cheaper and easier then buying a second holster and having it permanently mounted in the vehicle.
I know camo isn't for everyone but in a quick search I found one at Bass Pro that has a front and side pocket for $35. Seems a lot cheaper and easier then buying a second holster and having it permanently mounted in the vehicle.
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