Topless, Doorless Jeep and CC/OC

[TinMon]

I realize this may only be pertinent to a limited number of folks but here goes.

I have been pondering a waterproof video camera mounted on the roll bar. One reason is to have cool vids when off road or capturing unusual things on daily commutes, etc. In the following vid I found (at the 1:50 mark) you can see the angle I am interested in capturing. GoPro Hero 3 Black Edition Cam Mounted On Jeep Wrangler ... - Bing video

The main reason though is to protect myself from unlawful prosecution.

Recently I heard of an incident where a driver was accused of brandishing a weapon at another driver. I can not recall from where nor find said article for the life of me. All I remember is that the Cops were called and it was ones word against the other. Somehow the accuser saw the weapon in the other drivers car.....

Now my point. For any of you who drive this way, t-less and d-less, you know the wind can wreak havoc on your clothes. You also know that other drivers can easily see ALL of you. I do OC and CC so I have begun to ponder my upcoming spring Jeep ritual.

Do any of you (yes even non-Jeep folks) use camera(s) for the SPECIFIC purpose of keeping yourself in the clear because of a lying accuser?

This is something I intend to do this Spring. Now I am going over my waterproof options. This is for my daily driver and once I convert to Spring driving, doors and roof do not go back on 'till October. This is why I need waterproof. Considering the new GoPro HERO5 Black.

"Brandishing a dangerous weapon" means the display or
exhibition of a dangerous weapon, with the intent to use, intimidate,
or threaten another person without justification, or the actual use
of the dangerous weapon in a manner which is intended to or does
cause serious injury or death without justification.

Iowa Code 723A

 

[Kanewpadle]

I think you worry too much.

If you must do something, consider a lock box.
Jeep Storage - FORTEC, Inc. - Jeep Parts & Jeep Accessories

And why put a camera where someone could easily steal it?

 

[TinMon]

1-A lockbox eliminates my ability to access my weapon immediately.
2-The camera comes off when I get out. Have you seen the size of them?

3- And I thought I worried just the right amount

 

[Muss Muggins]

Watching this thread with interest, as I plan to have just such a vehicle in time for fall topless and doorless weather . . .

 

[Mistered]

Watching this thread with interest, as I plan to have just such a vehicle in time for fall topless and doorless weather . . .

Yep - ain't nothing like a Jeep for summer travel - my 97 TJ

 

[eb07]

Appendix carry. Concealed. Problem solved.

 

[two-bit cowboy]

They all go by so fast they never get a chance to see mine!

 

[surfgun]

Ankle holster, plus stick your leg out, like every other automatic transmission driving yahoo that has his/her doors off.
I drive a manual and have little reason to take my half doors off. Anyways I like leaving stuff in my door sills.

 

[Kanewpadle]

1-A lockbox eliminates my ability to access my weapon immediately.
2-The camera comes off when I get out. Have you seen the size of them?

3- And I thought I worried just the right amount

Keeping your gun in center console lock box UNLOCKED offers quicker access than any other method of carry.

 

[Kodiakco]

Keeping your gun in center console lock box UNLOCKED offers quicker access than any other method of carry.

And you base this opinion on what testing?

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[opr1945]

Dont know what your jeep looks like, but it occurs to me that if the camera was at the rear of jeep you might be visable in video. Thus answering the question what did you do in response to others actions. Just a thought.

 

[amazingflapjack]

I like the bed liner "Paint." This will be a trend that continues to grow IMO.

 

[Watchdog]

I think you worry too much.

There you go.

 

[Steve912]

Being unavoidably vulnerable to a false charge of brandishing is one of several reasons to not open-carry.

 

[Kodiakco]

Being unavoidably vulnerable to a false charge of brandishing is one of several reasons to not open-carry.

One has to know the laws of their state inside and out. In NC, where I live, you pretty much can't be charged with brandishing for oc'ing. I oc and cc depending on what I'm doing and where I'm going. I've even walked up to uniformed officers and thanked them for serving the community while oc'ing without issue or dirty looks from them.

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[Kodiakco]

Here's an idea.

Condition Zero Pistol Mount for Jeep Wrangler: Gear Review - The Truth About Guns

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[Rat458]

Keeping your gun in center console lock box UNLOCKED offers quicker access than any other method of carry.

This works for me also.
My after market seat is a very tight fit and it would take me a long time to get to my pistol in the seated position.

 

[Kanewpadle]

And you base this opinion on what testing?

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No testing. Common sense. But I guess some people lack in that department.

 

[Kanewpadle]

This works for me also.
My after market seat is a very tight fit and it would take me a long time to get to my pistol in the seated position.

Now there's some common sense.

 

[Kanewpadle]

This works for me also.
My after market seat is a very tight fit and it would take me a long time to get to my pistol in the seated position.

A lock box will also provide a place store the gun that is reasonably secure if you go somewhere that you can't or aren't supposed to carry a gun. Schools, post office, federal buildings etc....