Erik M
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exactly what i was gonna say. I keep my rifle in a padded steel case.
securing an ar-15 in an suv
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exactly what i was gonna say. I keep my rifle in a padded steel case.
AK103K
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I've used a home made version of the shelf rack in my old Land Cruiser with good success. You just have to watch it doesnt come out and smack you in the forehead and then land across your arms while your driving. 
The best racks I've found and have used for quite a number of years now, are the Big Sky overhead racks found here...
http://www.bigskyracks.com/index.html
I've carried both my AR's and AK's in mine, as well as a couple of different other rifles and shotguns. The rack is quiet, the quietest I've used, and the guns were always secure and never moved when secured. I've had people get in the truck, and never notice they were above their head the whole time they were in the truck, and I've been pulled over for speeding, and the none of the cops ever noticed them either.
The best racks I've found and have used for quite a number of years now, are the Big Sky overhead racks found here...
http://www.bigskyracks.com/index.html
I've carried both my AR's and AK's in mine, as well as a couple of different other rifles and shotguns. The rack is quiet, the quietest I've used, and the guns were always secure and never moved when secured. I've had people get in the truck, and never notice they were above their head the whole time they were in the truck, and I've been pulled over for speeding, and the none of the cops ever noticed them either.
Crash_Test_Dhimmi
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The coolest thing I saw was in the show 24, Jack Bauer had what looked like a Ford Expedition, and he had an armory in the back of it. It consisted of flat drawers, like one of those red rollaway tool boxes. Just pull the drawer out, take what you need, push the drawer back in, lock, and good to go. If I ever get an SUV, I will be looking into this kind of setup.
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Ak thats what I've got in my big truck. It is solid and fast to get a gun out of and as you say most people don't even know its there. I had a buddy riding and I saw something that needed to be shot so I reached up and grabbed the shotgun and jumped out and when I got back in he said he didn't even see the gun until I had it comming down in my hands.
I think it might be a little unsettling for a cop during a stop so I personally will notify if I ever am so he is not standing in front of the muzzles.
It probably wouldn't be a good rack if cases are required but I think some cable locks could be rigged up so it would at least slow a thief down.
I think it might be a little unsettling for a cop during a stop so I personally will notify if I ever am so he is not standing in front of the muzzles.
It probably wouldn't be a good rack if cases are required but I think some cable locks could be rigged up so it would at least slow a thief down.
FAS1
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Ran across these last night looking for ways to secure long guns. You might get some ideas here.
http://www.chiefsupply.com/Vehicle_Equipment/Gun_Racks,Locks
http://www.chiefsupply.com/Vehicle_Equipment/Gun_Racks,Locks
Based on the OP's needs, I'm going to second what AK103K said and suggest the overhead rack. It's still readily accessible but it does not require the weapon to ever be moved around. You no longer have to move your rifle to pick up a passenger.
kanook - the seats are buckets. removing the console may not be the best option because of the shifter; however, i may be able to find a way to modify the console in such a manner to allow a long gun or two to fit...?
thanks to everybody else for the links and ideas. as mentioned, i have a sunroof so a roof rack may not be the prettiest, but it could be the only way.
thanks to everybody else for the links and ideas. as mentioned, i have a sunroof so a roof rack may not be the prettiest, but it could be the only way.
gdcpony
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I carry mine in my vehicle. I have a habit of coming up on deer hits and the poor thing is thrashing around. Sometimes the local sheriff will let me put it down (and give me a permit to keep it). Also I am an avid varmint hunter who lives around allot of farms and public land. A ground hog out in a hay field is asking for it.
This looks promising.
PRO-CLAMP, OVERHEAD GUN RACK
Whether you're using shotguns, automatic weapons or non-lethal weapons, a mounting system can be customized specifically for your vehicle. Space-saving mounts and a unique design give easy access to your weapon, leaving room for storage. Most can be mounted with Prog-Gard's no holes drilled, no trim cut system.
PRO-CLAMP, OVERHEAD GUN RACK
Whether you're using shotguns, automatic weapons or non-lethal weapons, a mounting system can be customized specifically for your vehicle. Space-saving mounts and a unique design give easy access to your weapon, leaving room for storage. Most can be mounted with Prog-Gard's no holes drilled, no trim cut system.
How about the system used by the military in most of their wheeled vehicles. If you don't wish to use Ebay (don't blame you), I'm sure you'd be able to find it somewhere else online.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Military-Truck-Rifle-Mount-Pair-M35-M54-M151-CUCV-MUTT_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem58860dbed6QQitemZ380206169814QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
In the CUCV (Chevy Truck and Blazers), it was mounted on the passenger side of the transmission hump, rifle butt down, the securing hook on the dash. It kept the rifle secure, yet a pull and turn put it right in your hand.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Military-Truck-Rifle-Mount-Pair-M35-M54-M151-CUCV-MUTT_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem58860dbed6QQitemZ380206169814QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
In the CUCV (Chevy Truck and Blazers), it was mounted on the passenger side of the transmission hump, rifle butt down, the securing hook on the dash. It kept the rifle secure, yet a pull and turn put it right in your hand.
bhk
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This month I am doing a lot of coyote calling. My magazine-loaded AR is also resting on my front seat. I may drive 5 - 10 miles from my house to hunt, but drive on gravel roads passing through dozens of farms I have permission to hunt on. It is legal to carry loaded exposed long guns in my state and legal to shoot at game as long as I pull off the road and have landowner's permission. As a matter of fact, if I passed on such an opportunity, I would probably get chewed out by the farmer.
Spotting an incidental coyote on the way to a real hunt or on the way to town, pulling off the road, grabbing the ARs pistol grip, and sliding out the door is almost a reflexive move. Coyotes do not give you much time to think about things and will disappear in seconds. Realize the rules, traditions, and expectations are different in various parts of the country. I think the OP has a reasonable question.
My answer: I have a double cab Toyota. My AR case is on the floor of the back seat. When I am going to carry a passenger or want my rifle a little less exposed for some reason, I move the rifle to this case with the magazine removed. It is still accessable by simply opening the rear door and slipping the gun out of the unzipped end of the case.
Spotting an incidental coyote on the way to a real hunt or on the way to town, pulling off the road, grabbing the ARs pistol grip, and sliding out the door is almost a reflexive move. Coyotes do not give you much time to think about things and will disappear in seconds. Realize the rules, traditions, and expectations are different in various parts of the country. I think the OP has a reasonable question.
My answer: I have a double cab Toyota. My AR case is on the floor of the back seat. When I am going to carry a passenger or want my rifle a little less exposed for some reason, I move the rifle to this case with the magazine removed. It is still accessable by simply opening the rear door and slipping the gun out of the unzipped end of the case.
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