Short term vehicle handgun safe?

[Grayman]

I've been scouting for a small safe just big enough to put my handgun in while I go pick up my kid from school, but haven't had much success. It doesn't have to be Fort Knox, but I need something that's better than a locked glovebox.

The Mini-Vaults are just too big, and the only "low-profile" one I've found was the perfect size, but the walls were too thin to be of any value. If they'd been twice as thick - it would have been satisfactory.

I want something I can bolt down on the floor of my truck in the rear cab.

Anyone have any suggestions? At this point, I'm thinking I may just have to have something custom fabricated.

 

[katonk]

Crutchfields used to carry a small safe to lock up stereo faceplates that I had bolted under the drivers seat but I looked online and don't see it listed anymore. But I did find this:

http://www.autosafe.co.uk/in-vehicle.html

perhaps you can alter a regular lockable cashbox that you can get at the larger hardware chains or a security outfit?...hope this helps...

 

[45crittergitter]

Check out the lockboxes sold by Natchez Shooter's Supply.

 

[Grizfire]

I don't know what kind of rig ya got, but one of these is on my list.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0034744521861a&navCount=2&podId=0034744&parentId=cat20121&masterpathid=&navAction=jump&cmCat=MainCatcat602007-cat20121&catalogCode=IJ&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat20121&hasJS=true

 

[lesjones]

DAC Sportsafe

$62 from Wal-Mart.

• Very well made with thick walls.

• Key access or programmable electronic keypad.

• Includes a mounting plate so you can bolt it to a shelf or to your vehicle interior. You can order extra plates if you want to move it between vehicles or between your home and vehicle.

• Has a removable shelf so you can store up to two guns.

• Carry handle.

• Electronic keypad locks out for five minutes after multiple failed attempts.

• Can be programmed with a motion alarm (you'd only want to use that if you're keeping it in the house, obviously).

• Interior light comes on when opened.

I love mine.

 

[slik_rik30]

I own this and keep my HD weapon in there.

http://gunvault.com/handgunsafesminivaultstandard/

I would assume this is as compact as you can get.

 

[Sistema1927]

I ahve been using one like this.

 

[S4Lee]

What kind of truck? Check this out:
http://www.consolevault.com/

 

[dagger dog]

A 50 or 30 cal ammo can and rig it for a lock!

 

[45crittergitter]

On sale, $35:

http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=XKPDS500