Vehicle Carry/Storage Options???

[GypsmJim]

So, in my line of work, we tend to search vehicles regularly. If there is a vehicle with a “hidden” area… we find out pretty quickly.

You know who finds those areas even quicker? Criminals that either break into or steal vehicles…

First of all, my comments were directed at the OP's question. As a previous poster stated, he wasn't asking about legality or common sense.

Second of all, my entire family has full carry pistol permits, so if we are stopped (which is almost never - haven't had a traffic violation in 60 years) the officer looks at the license plate, knows who we are and his first question is: "are you carrying". Thus, if the answer is "YES", he has no reason to "search" because the info is readily given. (The PP is provided along with the License and Registration.)

Thirdly, no firearm is EVER left in any one of my unattended vehicles.

An interesting story.....My son moved out of state, and until he could find a secure place to live, he rented a condo in a high rise building with an underground parking garage. One day he was alerted by Management that cars had been broken into. He checked and his truck WAS vandalized. Reportedly, the robbers got a whole slew of guns. My son lost nothing other than a broken window. His six handguns were locked in his condo......LOL. (he bought a house a week later)

 

[DR505]

Before retirement I carried an AR-15, a PAN disruptor, C-4, Det Cord, cast boosters, non-el, electric, and fuse detonators, det cord, and various other items in my government SUV or P/U. There are very good locking heavy duty vaults, but you pay for them. When not in use the vehicle had to be in a locked garage or it had to be emptied.

 

[Screwball]

First of all, my comments were directed at the OP's question. As a previous poster stated, he wasn't asking about legality or common sense.

Ok…

And I was pointing out that places that appear to be hidden are usually widely known by people who do any sort of research in vehicles. Unfortunately, that equates to people who would break into your car to steal from you.

Spots behind a radio touchscreen… I really wouldn’t consider that easily accessible. Usually takes a few seconds for it to raise up. Same with bottom of a center console, as you have to dig through stuff in the console and then the drawer. All this while the driver or passenger likely needs the gun… like right now!

None of my reply touched on legality or common sense, it was a known observation that gives others an alternative view. I really couldn’t care less about what you do in whichever setting, nor did I suggest you are someone who would leave a gun in their vehicle. Whether or not you were answering the OP, you only had one line I did not quote… which only says you have two options to answer the OP.

Considering the thread title clearly says carry and storage options, and the OP appreciated both sides from my earlier reply, it isn’t a far leap for someone to think storing a gun in one of those locations is being “recommended.” If X member is scrolling thru the thread, I’m giving perspective that your post lacked. Some people just don’t read everything in a 40+ post thread.

Sorry if you felt that I was calling you out, but with all that… I just pointed out to people browsing the thread that those locations aren’t as hidden as some people think. Just browse YouTube with your make/model, and I’m sure you’ll find videos showing those type of locations. Good criminals use videos like that for research when they look to find something better than a wallet or some loose cash in a car.

 

[GypsmJim]

Ok…

And I was pointing out that places that appear to be hidden are usually widely known by people who do any sort of research in vehicles. Unfortunately, that equates to people who would break into your car to steal from you.

Spots behind a radio touchscreen… I really wouldn’t consider that easily accessible. Usually takes a few seconds for it to raise up. Same with bottom of a center console, as you have to dig through stuff in the console and then the drawer. All this while the driver or passenger likely needs the gun… like right now!

None of my reply touched on legality or common sense, it was a known observation that gives others an alternative view. I really couldn’t care less about what you do in whichever setting, nor did I suggest you are someone who would leave a gun in their vehicle. Whether or not you were answering the OP, you only had one line I did not quote… which only says you have two options to answer the OP.

Considering the thread title clearly says carry and storage options, and the OP appreciated both sides from my earlier reply, it isn’t a far leap for someone to think storing a gun in one of those locations is being “recommended.” If X member is scrolling thru the thread, I’m giving perspective that your post lacked. Some people just don’t read everything in a 40+ post thread.

Sorry if you felt that I was calling you out, but with all that… I just pointed out to people browsing the thread that those locations aren’t as hidden as some people think. Just browse YouTube with your make/model, and I’m sure you’ll find videos showing those type of locations. Good criminals use videos like that for research when they look to find something better than a wallet or some loose cash in a car.

I didn't perceive that the OP was asking for "hidden", thus my response was only directed at STORAGE OPTIONS.

 

[Muss Muggins]

Hopefully you have a valid reason to do so . . .

So, in my line of work, we tend to search vehicles regularly. If there is a vehicle with a “hidden” area… we find out pretty quickly.

You know who finds those areas even quicker? Criminals that either break into or steal vehicles…

 

[Screwball]

Hopefully you have a valid reason to do so . . .

19 CFR §162.6

 

[ladder13]

I took the liberty of saving others their time.

§ 162.6 - Search of persons, baggage, and merchandise.
All persons, baggage, and merchandise arriving in the Customs territory of the United States from places outside thereof are liable to inspection and search by a Customs officer. Port directors and special agents in charge are authorized to cause inspection, examination, and search to be made under section 467, Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1467), of persons, baggage, or merchandise, even though such persons, baggage, or merchandise were inspected, examined, searched, or taken on board the vessel at another port or place in the United States or the Virgin Islands, if such action is deemed necessary or appropriate.

[T.D. 72-211, 37 FR 16488, Aug. 15, 1972]

 

[Jim Da]

What do you do when you have to run into the post office? Can't carry so it must be left in the vehicle.

 

[45Smashemflat]

I’m not sure I would trust a magnet to hold a pistol in the event of an accident. If it holds it that well, I suspect it would be difficult to retrieve when needed. My opinion, and what I do, is secure a holster to a spot “that works for you” and put the gun there upon entry, and reholster on my body prior to exit. I do recognize that some on body carry methods are not conducive to comfort while driving, especially long distance.

Storage? Lock box hidden, cabled to something solid in the vehicle.