CAS700850
Member
Okay, I have a question, and would prefer not to get flamed by many of you for what I'm about to say. I'm looking for advice, not abuse. Okay, I'll take the abuse, but want the advice.
Anyways, as many of you know from reading my posts, I'm an Assistant Prosecutor (district attorney). One week a months, I am "on-call" for situations that crop up after hours and on weekends. By far and away, the vast majority of the time, I'm called out from home, and arm myself accordingly. THe problem came up recently, and has now repeated itself, which got my attention.
I got an on-call while away from home, and unarmed. (This is where you all abuse me). Twice. So, I went unarmed. Unhappily, but I survived.
What I am considering is a handgun, holster, and spare ammo kept in my car for the week I am on-call. Of course, I am concerned about the risk of theft, which I would need to balance off against the risk of going on an on-call with nothing more than my charming personality and the knife from the glove compartment.
So, I ask:
1. Revolver or auto? I'm thinking revolver, because of less concern for function problems sitting untouched for a week. Plus, less expense, and a manual-of-arms I'm familiar with.
2. What concerns should I have about heat in a parked car, especially in terms of ammo reliability?
3. Theft prevention. I know a lock on a glove box is not security for the contents, just a challenge for the crook. Any suggestions on how to store it securely in the vehicle?
My thought right now is a Taurus 85, an Uncle Mike's Kydex paddle holster, a set of speedloaders/speed strips, and some quality JHP ammo. For know, stored in the glove-box, but I'm thinking of a lock-box bolted down in the trunk.
I'd appreciate your sugestions, and will take your abuse for ever being unarmed with a smile.
Anyways, as many of you know from reading my posts, I'm an Assistant Prosecutor (district attorney). One week a months, I am "on-call" for situations that crop up after hours and on weekends. By far and away, the vast majority of the time, I'm called out from home, and arm myself accordingly. THe problem came up recently, and has now repeated itself, which got my attention.
I got an on-call while away from home, and unarmed. (This is where you all abuse me). Twice. So, I went unarmed. Unhappily, but I survived.
What I am considering is a handgun, holster, and spare ammo kept in my car for the week I am on-call. Of course, I am concerned about the risk of theft, which I would need to balance off against the risk of going on an on-call with nothing more than my charming personality and the knife from the glove compartment.
So, I ask:
1. Revolver or auto? I'm thinking revolver, because of less concern for function problems sitting untouched for a week. Plus, less expense, and a manual-of-arms I'm familiar with.
2. What concerns should I have about heat in a parked car, especially in terms of ammo reliability?
3. Theft prevention. I know a lock on a glove box is not security for the contents, just a challenge for the crook. Any suggestions on how to store it securely in the vehicle?
My thought right now is a Taurus 85, an Uncle Mike's Kydex paddle holster, a set of speedloaders/speed strips, and some quality JHP ammo. For know, stored in the glove-box, but I'm thinking of a lock-box bolted down in the trunk.
I'd appreciate your sugestions, and will take your abuse for ever being unarmed with a smile.