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Does anyone else store a handgun or rifle in their vehicle? Do you have a means of securing the firearm?
I wanted something in the truck so I could keep a gun in there as part of my survival pack. This is a pack of all the gear I would need if every trapped away from home overnight by a natural disaster or just getting lost in the woods.
I knew nothing is 100% secure but I wanted something that would defeat all but the most dedicated and equipped thief. Something that would deter the common criminal.
I found one of those "drawer safes" on sale at GI Joe's and it was a perfect fit for the space.
I installed it right behind the armrest between the seats. With the armrest up it is impossible to see but with the armrest down it is easily accessible from the drivers seat. Even with the armrest down it is very hard to see from outside the truck. It is very securely bolted to the carriage of the truck so it is not going anywhere either.
The added bonus is it keeps my tool bag from sliding around on tight corners.
I then went and bought some moisture resistant foam and made an insert to hold my XD-45acp securely in place while driving.
I wanted something in the truck so I could keep a gun in there as part of my survival pack. This is a pack of all the gear I would need if every trapped away from home overnight by a natural disaster or just getting lost in the woods.
I knew nothing is 100% secure but I wanted something that would defeat all but the most dedicated and equipped thief. Something that would deter the common criminal.
I found one of those "drawer safes" on sale at GI Joe's and it was a perfect fit for the space.
I installed it right behind the armrest between the seats. With the armrest up it is impossible to see but with the armrest down it is easily accessible from the drivers seat. Even with the armrest down it is very hard to see from outside the truck. It is very securely bolted to the carriage of the truck so it is not going anywhere either.
The added bonus is it keeps my tool bag from sliding around on tight corners.
I then went and bought some moisture resistant foam and made an insert to hold my XD-45acp securely in place while driving.