Leaving your gun in your car. Do you?

[JohnBT]

I've been known to pull the slide off and stick the barrel in my pocket when forced to leave a gun in the car. A thin coat of TW-25b on the barrel isn't very messy at all.

Is the USPS really a federal agency? I thought they were more of a semi-private monopoly like the local electric company. Time for some research.

John

 

[G27]

Ala Dan

Thanks for your input. Unfortunately when I travel on business out of state, time and no where else to keep it require me to leave it in my trunk or hidden in the car at the airport etc. I'm gonna consider a safe in the car hidden. Seems the best way I guess.

I certainly appreciate your input.

When I can I store it with a local gunshop or at the range in their safe when I'm away more than a couple hours from the rental car I do for a small fee.

If I'm going to carry and I'm going to, in PA and NC etc., reciprocal states with PA, then I will at some point in time during business I will be forced to leave it in the car. Wish I had better options, but as you point out, the perps are on the street and threating people with their lives so its either carry and store or don't carry.

I opt for the risk of car storage when I have no other option available to me.

Most times my car will be in an airport parking lot with witnesses around. Security in some. When I go into places that are posted No Guns then I gotta go with car storage.

Any suggestions for other viable storage options are appreciated.

 

[cool45auto]

I only leave mine locked in the glove box of my car when I either go into the courthouse to pay my water bill or into some other off limits place like that. However, I do not like to do that and make the trips as brief as possible.

 

[Spieler]

I leave my gun locked in the glove box when I go into the post office, city hall to pay the water bill and when at work - where my vehicle is parked in a fenced in and guarded parking lot.

 

[Ford]

In Missouri I know that it is illegal to carry into the post office. Having a loaded weapon in your car in the post office parking lot is ok though.

 

[Ala Dan]

G-27

I understand your situation; and the problems which it
presents. My suggestion, would be too buy a pistol rug
as made by Koplin; cuz it serves to protect your firearm,
and also keeps it from being visible. Place the sealed
rug into a mechanics tool box if one is available? Most
perps committing a B&E of an auto are looking for some
weapons, drugs, money, or jewelry; I don't think they
would take time to fool with a heavy mechanics type
tool box.

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

 

[Zach S]

The signs are not law, they are just signs. If they dont quote the actual law, they are just a sign with no authority.

Yup, just like stop, yeild, and speed limit signs. They dont state the actual law, theyre just signs with no authority

Next time I get stopped for 65 in a 55, I'm gonna try that line.

from here (NC)

7. Even with a permit, you may not carry a concealed handgun in the following areas:
<snip>
d) Any premises where the carrying of a concealed handgun is prohibited by the posting of a statement by the controller of the premises;
<snip>

 

[powerstrk]

I built a gunsafe for my truck, It is manufactured out of 1/4 inch thick steel plate. The dimensions are 12x12x4. It has continuious welded seams all the way around. the interior is foam padded. It is large enough for a fullsize gun, a box of ammo, and two fully loaded magazines. The box has two large weld on rings that I run a large cable through and around the frame of my rear seat. I painted the box to match the carpet. If you look through the tinted glass you cannot see it on the floor. It uses a special magnetic key to open it. The box weighs about 30 pounds. You would have a hard time running with it. It is extremely secure

 

[atlctyslkr]

I'm surprised on one has gotten a clear cut answer on this Post Office issue. I've seen threads on the National Park issue - result, you can't carry in a National Park but you can carry in a National Forest pursuant to state law. Next time I'm in the Post Office (unarmed that is!) I'll just ask what constitutues "official purposes" . Is it a police officer buying stamps on a lunch break or is it anyone with a firearm as long as they are not in an unlawful posession?

 

[waterhouse]

I pretty much always have a 12 ga. in my trunk, strapped down right under the tool bag and first aid kit. I'll be unhappy if I ever have to use any of them, but I'll be glad they are there if I ever need them.

If we are strictly talking about concealed carry guns, I try to keep it on me, but if for some reason I have to leave it behind I lock it in the trunk. I have a little canvas bag that sits under the driver seat so I can take the gun off in the car and walk it to the trunk.

Next time I'm in the Post Office (unarmed that is!) I'll just ask what constitutues "official purposes"

And if the person you are talking to is smart, they will tell you that it is not the job of postal employees to interpret the law.

 

[Matt King]

Never, cars are too easy to brake into. Plus I like to keep my gun on my body.

 

[Tom Servo]

I try to avoid doing so if at all possible. In Georgia, there's no equivalent to the Texas 30-06 sign that bears any legal weight, so even if a private business (Wachovia? Hel-oooo?!?) has a sign posted, I just carry discreetly.

Government buildings are another matter. If I'm just making a trip to one for some reason, I'll generally go unarmed.

That said, if I do have to leave a gun in the car, I make sure nobody knows about it. I don't have any NRA bumper-stickers or anything that advertises.

Awhile back, I had a co-worker who kept his in the car. He had a "Gun Control means hitting your target" bumper sticker, and he generally discussed gun-related stuff with clients and co-workers. Guess who got his car broken into? Instead of just getting a stereo, the perps got a loaded Beretta 92F.

How would I feel finding out that a gun of mine was used to kill someone? I'd rather not know.