Rifle in trunk

[bcp280z]

A few issues back American Rifleman had an ad for a shotgun lock that locked around the grip with a key lock, then if I remember correctly you could bolt it somewhere. Looked pretty sturdy, I'll try to find it.

If you want to take your words literally, Bolt it to some ply wood with some heavy duty clamps, then store the tools, preferably a mini impact hammer, because they're just bad ass, with the proper socket for the bolts and wrench, inside the vehicle.

 

[kalash]

Eh, its fine for now. I did not really want to modify the car in any way. Messing with plyboard and trying to rig something up is just a PITA if you want it to work and look "right". Never really liked the "mounted under the deck lid" setup either. To easy for people to spot when you pop the trunk and its hard on the trunk struts. Like it is is ideal with a blanket or something tossed on top of it.

The AR I will probably lay longways and use two cable locks for it. Thinking about adding a small .22 also. I really like the .22 cricket rifls and AR7's.

 

[buttrap]

I know you wont want to here this but the best idea to mod the rig is move out of that stupid state.

 

[Sebastian the Ibis]

Your set up looks good, but I'd be very leery of a loaded Ak pointed at my back as I drove around. I hope you keep the chamber empty.

Also, I'd get a flower box or something innocuous in case you needed to move it quick. Think about when you are going to need to go to your car, get a gun, go back and shoot something v. getting in your car and driving away. There are not many scenarios I can envision, however most of them would involve a flower box. Active shooter at my office: I would not want to me running through the parking lot with a rusty AK as the police arrive.

 

[vaherder]

First with E36, E46 and the current 3 series E90/E92 there are issues with rear subframe failure. The trunk area is not the strongest area to be cutting and welding. Modify or welding and cutting an E46 trunk area not recommended.

For your honeymoon I am assuming going 800 miles puts you in a different state. First thing you need to do is make sure you are legal and in compliance with all laws of any state you are traveling through if you bring your rifle along.

Get real a Katrina type situation. How many Katrina like situations have happened in US in your lifetime? First do you know when hurricane season is in your area or tornado season. Odds of Katrina type situation are slim to none. Better chance that your new wife will come to her senses and runaway with the cashier at the first gas station you stop at. Or that you meet Elvis. If you are really concerned about Operations Security. First get a rental car driving even an older BMW makes you a target. BGs figure you have money. Buy a cheap Timex and leave your expensive watch at home. Same with any jewelry. Leave the pinky ring and gold chains at home. Buy your wifey to be a nice looking CZ engagement ring and have her leave any diamonds etc at home. Dress like you just left your trailer park and are heading to Wally World for shopping and entertainment. If you are staying at better hotels and resorts why worry just go to the bar. If you are going some place that sketchy that you are concerned or driving through places that sketchy you need to be well armed just in case you should be flying or going some place safer.

Also you need to change your rifle of choice to something that folds up and then do a google and some research. There are firms that can build you concealed storage if you can afford it.

And finally why are you driving 800+ miles for your honeymoon? Man save your money and fly. 12 hours driving each way is no way to start a vacation or honeymoon. I like to drive but I really wouldnt want to arrive a vacation all frazzled from the road and lose two days of vacation driving. And your wife will be in a better mood too. Back in college I used to make the run to Daytona for 24 hours in way under 10 hours and Sebring in about 12hrs. Road Atlanta in under 7hrs. All from NOVA.

Where is your starting location and where are you going?

Va herder

 

[kalash]

I know you wont want to here this but the best idea to mod the rig is move out of that stupid state.

WTH all you talking about? VA has some of the best gun laws.

Katrina or not I've been in the middle of a gang riot before and that was bad enough. I hope I never need to go after a rifle but if I have to I'll be glad that its there. Remember, people will go feral in 24 hours if you take away there basics needs.

Alot of people on here have trunk guns, the only difference between me and anyone else is I am taking a extra step so that it takes longer to steal my rifle than it would if they broke in to another trunk.

BTW. the gun is unloaded, the loaded mags are up front.

I checked in to the rantal costs, it was nearly $1000 not including gas or mileage for the time that we were going for. Taking a plane was out of the question because we have about 5 citys were stoping at in all. Since none of my cars do good with baby seats (very soon) and I needed a 4 door any way buying the car was a good move IMHO.

 

[Brandon493]

my tbss is a mustang killer

 

[Sheepdog1968]

If it is legal for you to have a unloaded rifle in the truck, lock it like you discussed and then buy a $10 black bath towel to cover it. From a distance, or even fairly close, the black towel will blend into the truck. Just don't lock up a rifle that is irreplacable (ie gradpappy's old fill in the blank). If a cop finds it back there and it's legal you have nothing to worry about. Alternatively, put it in a guitar case and leave it back there. Do you really need to lock it up? Also, you could buy some sort of breakdown rifle put that in a smaller case and then lock that up. To me, this doesn't seem to be a complicated issue.

 

[jiminhobesound]

Gun in trunk

Get a handgun

 

[MachIVshooter]

Get a handgun

Most of us carrying rifles or shotguns in vehicles have the handgun aspect covered. We're looking for superior firepower if the need arises. We'll use our handguns to cover us until we can get to the trunk or behind the seat.

To the OP:

Why so worried about someone getting into your trunk? Unless they know what's in there, probably not gonna bother. As a career mechanic of a decade and a half, I've been in the trunks of hundreds upon hundreds of different cars in affluent communities. Only very rarely is there anything of value in them (usually golf clubs). I doubt this fact is lost on a thief. Keep valuables out of sight, and the only reason they'll break in at all is to steal the whole car, in which case it won't matter how secure the rifle is.

My work truck is a '90 Commanche 2wd. It's in really good shape, but doesn't look the type of vehicle in which there'd be anything worth stealing. I keep a cut down Remington M11 behind the seat in a hard case, and usually don't even bother locking. Of course, in my rural community, it's commonplace to see a truck in front of a store, windows down, keys in the ignition, dog in the bed. I would bet nearly half the vehicles out here have a gun on board, but theft is extremely rare. It's just that kind of place

 

[Badlander]

Sell the beamer and buy A truck!

 

[Jungle George]

Here is what I did I have a car that the back seat folds down. I took a 1/4" plywood made a a space between my back seat with my speakers inside the space I covered it with the same carpet as the back. I fold down the back seat and put my cased, unloaded AR15 carbine in there with three 30 rd. mags. It is legal in most states I don't carry it for immediate use, I carry it so I can get home if shtf and the public goes nuts (which they are almost there) I also carry a pistol but if you think you can make it home with and handgun walking good luck to you, and you may be, could be a simple thing like gas going to $11.00 a gal.
I also have other items in the trunk first aid kit, rolled up blanket with knife, fire starter and compass in it. Anyone looking in the trunk looks at these items and thinks nothing unusual. I have concealed the tabs that let the back seat down. I have had several friends look at it and I tell them do you see anything unusal about my trunk? No one has figured it out yet. Hope this helps.