47% of guns stolen in Portland are taken from cars

[rjmt]

I hope you guys aren't leaving your firearms unattended in your vehicles in Portland

Car gun thefts increase, Portland police say

Portland police call it a concerning trend. "Right now, our city is grappling with the issue of stolen vehicles, but in recent days, officers have come to me with another trend that’s very concerning: an increase in reports of stolen vehicles and stolen guns," said Lt. Nathan Sheppard. Sheppard...

katu.com

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[arakboss]

But wait we can't take them in numerous public spaces now, so where do keep them?

 

[arakboss]

The thieves probably target the parking lots of the places that prohibit concealed carry.

 

[Knobgoblin]

Lol.
You mean like how the grounds of King County's courthouse are one of the most crime ridden and violent spots in the whole disgusting city?

How could this happen in a progressive utopia like Seattle??

 

[ma96782]

Breaking into cars. "Property Crimes".

I could be wrong.
But, I don't believe that The PPB treats that as a "high priority".

So....
Carry on thieves.

Not to mention The Courts at this point. And the role that they could also play.

Aloha, Mark

 

[Member 34319]

I just had to…

They would probably take the deposits too.

 

[ma96782]

Post #6

Yup....and I don't/won't put NRA stickers on my vehicle too.

Aloha, Mark

 

[GrayGoose]

Post #6

Yup....and I don't/won't put NRA stickers on my vehicle too.

Aloha, Mark

^^^THIS
NRA stickers, Molon Labe, OreGunian, Gadsden flag, or any other related sticker only advertises "GUN INSIDE". I prefer to keep my vehicles clean and neutral.

 

[when_DM_smiles]

For Oregonians: Don't forget to report your stolen firearm within 72 hours or else be considered negligent in any follow up civil "legalities" involving your stolen property. That law went into effect last year.

 

[rjmt]

24 years ago when I moved out here, one could see rifles in rifle rack in pickups

been a long time since I saw a rifle in the back window in this area

 

[rob1516]

^^^THIS
NRA stickers, Molon Labe, OreGunian, Gadsden flag, or any other related sticker only advertises "GUN INSIDE". I prefer to keep my vehicles clean and neutral.

It screams "BREAK INTO ME"

 

[ZA_Survivalist]

Rob me stickers are an issue.. but so are those anti gun signs now backed by ignorant Oregon law and metal detectors at events where a carrier has to go back to the vehicle and disarm.. meanwhile any onlooker can watch this person, wait for them to leave then take their firearm. Most vehicle containers/safes are quite easy to break into.

 

[pharmseller]

Carry anyway. Concealed by definition means you can't see it, right? So man up, grow a pair, and carry.



P

 

[dmacman]

24 years ago when I moved out here, one could see rifles in rifle rack in pickups

been a long time since I saw a rifle in the back window in this area

Heck I remember seeing rifles in truck back window racks at my high school student parking lot.....Not only did we never have school shootings back then, we never even heard of school shootings

 

[Xmark1]

The thieves probably target the parking lots of the places that prohibit concealed carry.

The Post Office

 

[ZA_Survivalist]

Carry anyway. Concealed by definition means you can't see it, right? So man up, grow a pair, and carry.



P

Most of us do. But there are events and locations where due to increased security measures a person is turned away if armed or until unarmed. Often its no big deal, but its an easy means for any onlooker to then steal a stored firearm. Its not about "growing a pair" as 90% of us carry unless prohibited by federal law or physical security checkpoints.

One could argue to just not go to those events. Then again one could argue for people to never go out and do anything because of political views. However the issue being, if someone truly stayed away from all anti gun: businesses, all forms of media, bands, actors, restaurants, events , news stations.. etc, it'd be a pretty boring life.

 

[rjmt]

I very seldom go to Vancouver or Portland, so I can't add to the CC conversation

but out on the North Fork and in Gifford Pinchot, I can and do open carry

a .357 in an Alaska cross draw holster

it has been my experience that both Ruger and Smith revolvers are waterproof, so rain doesn't matter

out here, property owners, mothers with small children, fishermen and hikers do not seem to be intimidated when you open carry

even the Meth Heads don't seem to be bothered

 

[Flymph]

I guess I won't put that magpul sticker on my car after all...

 

[Knobgoblin]

I guess I won't put that magpul sticker on my car after all...

Save em up and plaster a prius with them.

 

[Flymph]

Save em up and plaster a prius with them.

Yeah, that was the original intent anyway.