I don't have time to read every post of 23 pages, so I have no clue if this idea was covered, but here's what I did. I cut about 2" by 14" long piece of wood and wedged it in the center console between the plastic space at the top and the bottom of the console (measure before you do it, these are estimates). It has held in place since July so it's pretty secure. I then screwed a holster to the wood on the top and bottom of the holster, and since I'm right handed, all I have to is lift the lid, slide the tray over and it's ready to pull. I'm glad I haven't had to use it, but I'm also glad it's there. I have a permit and military background so I'm well trained on how and when to use or not. I see all the slamming going on here, so I really don't care about a discussion of morals. I think the question was asked about where to put one, and I think the other comments are getting way off track. You want to bash someone for owning or carrying a gun, then start another thread and bash away.

 

Just google gum creek customs. Two guys out of Georgia, they have a (under steering wheel mount) and its awesome. Their customer service is excellent also. I ordered one for my sig p220 .45 and they sent the wrong size holster by accident. I called up and they sent the right size and let me keep the other. I've got pics if you want but it fits great, easily and readily accessible and easy on the wallet as well!

 

Thats been posted several times in this thread, looks like a nice setup.

 

Three schools of thought here:
1 - Keep weapon close but attached to truck
2 - Keep weapon on body
3 - Guatemalan

I choose 2. Think about car jacking. A friend went through some scenarios with us after he took a 3 day "Street & Vehicle Tactics" class. If some guy is pointing a gun in your face and asking you to get out, you cannot possibly draw fast enough. You can floor it, but risk getting shot.

If the gun is attached to the truck and you get out or are yanked out, you are now disarmed. Think about that for minute.

Now think about anti-car jacking. Lets say your wife or kids are still in the car. Or you really just want your car back. Now you need to jack your car back. This is really hard without a firearm. Ever practice this?

If you crash or get rammed, the pistol attached to the truck might become dislodged or blocked. Again, your best bet is to figure out a way to carry on your body. And then practice drawing while seated. Its tough and you might need to release the seat belt to do it.

You need to practice with whatever setup you choose. Good luck.

PS - I am big proponent of training classes and practice. There are good firearms instructors and great classes that teach real world applications of self defense techniques. Go shoot IDPA or IPSC to get the heart rate up, draw under pressure, and shoot in front of a crowd.

 

Rayrevolver, Out of all thse posts yours is the only one that works!

 

Mine is attached to the front of the console. It can only be pulled from the driver position. Its is a retaining holster so the latch must be depressed. I put it in a holster on my side as i get out everywhere. Im just more comfortable with it off my side while driving.



And have a perfect use for extra cubby.

Its a glock model 30. Its black so fashion wise it goes with everything.
HAHA!

 

Really?

 

^^^That's a sweet K.I.S.S. setup^^^

I see you're also smart enough to have dark tinted front windows. Have you ever been pulled over and have the officer see/freak out about that? I don't know what state you're in so a LEO's reaction will vary.

Even if that was legal here in MD and I got stopped for anything I would more then likely be looking down the barrell of a .40 while he/she waited for backup Cops around here aren't used to dealing with an armed public.

 

+1

 

I have been saying this since the thread started, but it falls on deaf ears here. If I am driving, my weapon is on my hip. If I go somewhere where I am prohibited from carrying (post office/government property/school/airport secure area) my gun gets locked in my safe under the center console where it can not be seen nor removed without spending a lot of time unbolting the seat and safe.

As was stated earlier, only a retard would carry openly on their hip. Well I must be retarded! I'm not saying it is for everyone, but for me, it is much faster to draw without having to pull a shirt or coat out of the way. There is no place short of having the gun in your hand that could be quicker to draw from, if you spend a little time practicing. I don't even need to touch my seatbelt to draw my weapon. If you do, that is why God gave you a second hand.