Pistol mount
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From: Apex, NC
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.
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.
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Why would this be relevant when the weapon is secured in a safe at all times that it is not mounted on the magnet secured to my bed frame while I myself am in the bed with the bedroom door locked? You lack much information for such a post.
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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.
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.
1.) mine never has
2.) in Texas your license is for you to carry on you, not mounted in a car. To carry in your car, you do not need a license.
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I prefer a Remora holster. You can wear/move it to any position IWB, in your pocket with a 380 size, between the seat and console, in a door pocket, in the console, etc. Slide it inside your waistband and it sticks like glue during carry, easy to remove for vehicle driving (if needed).
Personally, if I were going to use a magnet mount it would be inside the console, that isn't the fastest place to grab it, but running down the highway on a long trip makes fast access less needed than some of the rougher areas around cities.
Not that anyone asked, but I also keep a cabled lock box for times when I have business in the court house, post office, federal buildings, etc.
As far as the magnet mounts, I haven't used a magnet mount in a vehicle, I have played with them mounted in several other type locations and they held firmly; however, I wasn't bouncing down a rough road, so...
Personally, if I were going to use a magnet mount it would be inside the console, that isn't the fastest place to grab it, but running down the highway on a long trip makes fast access less needed than some of the rougher areas around cities.
Not that anyone asked, but I also keep a cabled lock box for times when I have business in the court house, post office, federal buildings, etc.
As far as the magnet mounts, I haven't used a magnet mount in a vehicle, I have played with them mounted in several other type locations and they held firmly; however, I wasn't bouncing down a rough road, so...
Last edited by NDcent; Oct 28, 2018 at 07:11 PM.
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From: Lost Wages
1. Does your concealed (on body) holster render the firearm inaccessible while sitting down or wearing a seat belt?
That is why my Glock 30, in a quality cross-draw holster, works for me. I can easily position the holster around the seat belt, and even drive with my right hand on the grip, say stopped at a stoplight in a known hinky neighborhood. Works fine for me, and never gets left behind.
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From: Between Cookeville and Crossville TN
I love Tennessee!!!! If you can legally own a handgun you are allowed to carry one in your vehicle concealed and loaded. No permit needed.
PS: We don’t see very many car jackings here
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PS: We don’t see very many car jackings here
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From: Outside city limits TN
That's right! There are an aweful lot of us law abiding citizens her in TN that are armed most if not all of the time. We're also "Stand your Ground" and a "Castle Doctrine" state. Your truck is considered your castle!
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 sound like a decent idea for quick access.
Thanks for the mention of the column strap. This also sound like a decent idea for quick access.