Best solution for mounting a gun in a truck

[George P]

Have a new F150 and while I love the truck, the driver's door (where I am used to keeping a gun in my car being LH) is not conducive to that. However, the center console is cavernous and can accommodate anything from a Kahr cm9 to a G-19. The question thus becomes the best manner to secure it inside so it doesn't move around while driving.

Let's NOT get into the "don't leave a gun in your vehicle" bit, that is not what this is about. It IS about a means of securing a handgun in a holster or similar retention device inside a truck console

TIA for your suggestions

 

[AlexanderA]

Attach a MOLLE panel with Velcro inside the console, and use a MOLLE-compatible holster.

 

[George P]

How does a molle panel attach - adhesive, fasteners, or something else?

 

[earlthegoat2]

I couldn’t use an adhesive where I live. It would melt in no time.

My personal favorite method when I can accommodate it is to screw a Serpa holster to something. I have a Beretta 92 under my desk this way. It is not visible unless under the desk which would be odd......and is readily available.

Inside a console would be a little more difficult for this method.

 

[drband]

 

[George P]

LOL, I loved the Rat Patrol TV show

 

[AlexanderA]

How does a molle panel attach - adhesive, fasteners, or something else?

I would use Velcro strips. Then the holster clips into the MOLLE lattice.

 

[stonebuster]

If your console flips up like the armrest/console on my Chevy pick up, you could do what I did. I raised the armrest and put a heavy belt(tool belt) around the bottom above the hinge and put a holster on the belt. It's completely hidden on the back side of armrest between the seats. The belt doesn't show, very secure and easy access while driving. Crude but works. I only use it when the truck is attended.

 

[bob97]

I can’t comment on its function, but a couple of my buds use large magnets. I think mounted low on right side of steering wheel.

 

[Armored farmer]

If your gun is light, I might consider above the visor. We keep a large lockblade knife on the visor of all our vehicles.
A block of foam trimmed to fit the console with slots cut to accommodate the gun barrel and maybe a spare mag.?

 

[rdnktrkr]

I purchased some cheap nylon holsters on Amazon and installed them with zip-ties to install them to bedside table, dresser, computer desk, end table, china cabinet and entertainment center. If I remember correctly they were about 2 or 3$ on sale, you could also us screws or pop rivets to install them.

 

[FAS1]

This is in a Raptor. This model works well with a left hand draw.

 

[George P]

All great ideas, thanks!

 

[Kevin Rohrer]

How about a nice turret ring that comes w/ a gun?

 

[Robbins290]

i use a safariland 6378 left hand model under the steering wheel. Locks in for added safety from a accident or roll over. I will take a pic and show you on my lunch break

 

[herrwalther]

There are several companies that make lock boxes to fit in the F-150 specifically. Dig around to find the specific model you will need based on how your truck is setup.

https://www.americantrucks.com/e-g-center-console-lock-vault-1517.html

 

[Robbins290]

Dont mind the dirty mess. Its my hunting truck.

 

[Kevin Rohrer]

Robbins: Who makes that holster?

 

[Robbins290]

Robbins: Who makes that holster?

Safariland. Model 6378 left hand. Used 2 bolts with fender washers. Drilled two holes in the plastic and mounted it.

 

[jmorris]

I stick it between the seat and console, muzzle down.

 

[Robbins290]

I stick it between the seat and console, muzzle down.

I used to so that. What i was in a accident and the pistol flew thru the windshield and landed in the road. Not a good thing

 

[Trunk Monkey]

https://www.nashville.gov/News-Medi...st-Weeks-Stolen-Vehicles-Taken-with-Keys.aspx

 

[Robbins290]

https://www.nashville.gov/News-Medi...st-Weeks-Stolen-Vehicles-Taken-with-Keys.aspx

ya, my mount is not for the city. Being in a rural area and i hunt year round. Its perfect for me

 

[jmorris]

I used to so that. What i was in a accident and the pistol flew thru the windshield and landed in the road. Not a good thing

Wow, firefighters actually use special tools for extrication through laminated safety glass. What pistol had enough energy to pass through it?

 

[Robbins290]

The windshield was already compromised.