i have some go magnets and love them the hold very securely. i usually only put my pistol on them when i appendix carry and first get in to the truck or when I'm out in the woods with the truck. never really left the weapon in the truck on the magnet.

 

I use a magnetic holder in my console and haven't had any issues. They are very secure. Also, I don't leave a bullet in the chamber. Some might think that's stupid but I can put a bullet in the chamber very quickly if need be. I mainly carry it to the woods, and around not so good areas of town.

 

You read quite a lot into my post. I wasn't asking for you're opinion on safe storage, but you felt you had to give it. I merely asked if the magnets worked. One thing that really pisses me off is for others to tell me how to handle my weapons. You know nothing about me, my background, or my practices; but you automatically assume I am unsafe, and that I will lie to you and tell you I'm not. The magnet is designed for ready access only. How you thought this is where it would be stored is beyond me. How about keeping your judgements to yourself.

Thanks for the mention of the column strap. This also sounds like a decent idea for quick access.

 

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Wow, Chief. Have a great day.

 

Yeah, I use a magnet in my truck to hold my handgun. It holds it pretty good, never has fallen off even on rough roads and bumps. I also have one in my boat, and in my bedroom, which is only there when I go to bed at night. I never leave it in my truck over night, and always lock it. It's mounted at a good height for easy access where I have it.

 

Spending your life around firearms or serving in the military don't make you exempt from common sense safety rules. Almost every accidental discharge starts with someone who thinks they know what they're doing. I would wager that you're far more likely to be in a collision than you are to need that firearm in self defense. Magnets aren't going to secure a firearm in a collision. Take it from a licensed owner - if you get criticized for your handling of weapons often enough to be irrationally angry every time it happens, the problem isn't other people.

 

serious question here... in a scenario where you have passengers and are being car jacked isn't this situation worse than having it on your person? as it may escalate the situation? or in a situation you are pulled over and the officer see's it and lets say its a rookie who freaks out? again no judgement just a serious question question

anyone reading this is free to answer.. i would love to hear responses

 

There are two separate questions here:
1. Does your concealed (on body) holster render the firearm inaccessible while sitting down or wearing a seat belt?
2. Does the vehicle-mounted location advertise the presence of a firearm?

Usually the answer to #1 is yes. That's not an unreasonable conclusion for a firearm owner to make. If you're right handed or prefer the firearm on your right hip, the seat belt will almost certainly get in the way. #2 is where judgment can fall short. What happens when you get pulled over? What happens if you're in a collision? What happens if you forget to re-holster the firearm when you exit the vehicle? This doesn't have to be 100% careless either. Running into the garage to grab something you forgot on your way out. Stepping out of the vehicle to access the bed. Helping a passenger enter or exit the vehicle. Removing an obstacle from the road. There are situations where you may underestimate the risk or momentarily overlook the fact that the firearm is no longer on your person. It only takes one slip up for something bad to happen.