Securing a rifle in your vehicle

[HB of CJ]

Securing anything in a vehicle is problematic. Securing expensive long guns is difficult. Securing very expensive NFA long guns is nearly impossible. The best solution is not to leave ANYTHING in a car or truck that you can not afford to have stolen ... one way or another.

Personal experiences. This be guns, valuables. gadgets, etc..

All Oregon State Laws, US Code Laws, NFA Laws And BATFE Rules And Regulations Apply.

Or like Scotty once said ... "The more complicated they make the plumbing .... the easier it is to stop up the pipes!"

 

[3MTA3]

If you need to have a sticker on your vehicle, this is what I suggest

 

[Andy54Hawken]

"Waning Vehicle carries Airborne STD Virus Strain Project Blue"...
Might do the trick as well....
Andy

 

[Geardo]

If you need to have a sticker on your vehicle, this is what I suggest
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What about a "sharps" warning?

 

[3MTA3]

What about a "sharps" warning?

Use red paint to create a couple of bloody hand prints and a few smears for the full effect...

 

[The Heretic]

Use red paint to create a couple of bloody hand prints and a few smears for the full effect...

 

[The Heretic]

But don't get carried away:

r/ATBGE - German police stops car with what turns out to be a blood sticker. No charges because "awful taste is not a crime".

 

[edslhead]

It doesn't matter how you secure it if somebody steals your car

 

[Geardo]

It doesn't matter how you secure it if somebody steals your car

Depends on the safe. Some of the really high end ones have been recovered unopened.

 

[EPS]

These are for a wall mounted gun .
But I'm sure you could mount it in a truck or car they make a similar one for a shotgun also

 

[EPS]

 

[titsonritz]

I'm mounting one of these in my rig...
ARVault Biometric - GunVault

 

[rick benjamin]

Hornady RAPiD Safe AR Gunlocker RFID!

 

[CamoDeafie]

Did not seriously consider such utility when I bought the Kia Sportage back in 2016... but I agree, spaces where guns can be put out of sight, and hidden/false floors are key for making sure you don't have "I obviously have guns and valuables here" showing.
Just examples.
Factory stock set up; no real hidden compartments, but there is the jack stowage bin, too small for ar15 taken down tho

1 backseat folded down

Backseat rests on top of fuel tank I believe. Unlike a few vehicles that have space between backseat cushion and floor.

Backseat removed; 4x 14mm bolts was all that held the backseat down really. Backseat can double fold, basically creating a space roughly 4 feet by 4 feet.

At that time, I had a specific layout for it with backseat removed; tools and emergency supplies under wool blankets.. it was summertime and we had come back from 4th of July festivities, hence the dollar tree water toy and bucket . One of the ideas I had thought of.. was making a raised platform, that had fold out backrest support for 2 people to sleep in the back.. and space underneath would be utilized for storage, including guns and valuables. Never got around to that, since I put backseat back in and basically left it alone, just emergency stuff in the cargo area under a plain gray wool blend blanket.

 

[11Charlie]

Did not seriously consider such utility when I bought the Kia Sportage back in 2016... but I agree, spaces where guns can be put out of sight, and hidden/false floors are key for making sure you don't have "I obviously have guns and valuables here" showing.
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Factory stock set up; no real hidden compartments, but there is the jack stowage bin, too small for ar15 taken down tho
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1 backseat folded down
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Backseat rests on top of fuel tank I believe. Unlike a few vehicles that have space between backseat cushion and floor.
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Backseat removed; 4x 14mm bolts was all that held the backseat down really. Backseat can double fold, basically creating a space roughly 4 feet by 4 feet.
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At that time, I had a specific layout for it with backseat removed; tools and emergency supplies under wool blankets.. it was summertime and we had come back from 4th of July festivities, hence the dollar tree water toy and bucket . One of the ideas I had thought of.. was making a raised platform, that had fold out backrest support for 2 people to sleep in the back.. and space underneath would be utilized for storage, including guns and valuables. Never got around to that, since I put backseat back in and basically left it alone, just emergency stuff in the cargo area under a plain gray wool blend blanket.

Don't you have a hidden storage area under the back cargo area?

 

[3MTA3]

The rear seat in a RAM Quad Cab and some Crew Cabs doesn't fold down, but there is a simple mod to make it a folder. Once that's done you have to lift the seat a bit to get the back to fold down, so it isn't obvious how to release it (no lever). There is space back there for an AR - here is a video showing the mod and storing an AR

You can also raise the seat using a stack of washers to get clearance for the retaining hooks.

 

[11Charlie]

The rear seat in a RAM Quad Cab and some Crew Cabs doesn't fold down, but there is a simple mod to make it a folder. Once that's done you have to lift the seat a bit to get the back to fold down, so it isn't obvious how to release it (no lever). There is space back there for an AR - here is a video showing the mod and storing an AR

You can also raise the seat using a stack of washers to get clearance for the retaining hooks.

I like it but I'm trying to figure out why he cut the fabric out of the back. Why not just put the mount for the AR on the fabric part so its one step less when needing the AR.

 

[3MTA3]

I like it but I'm trying to figure out why he cut the fabric out of the back. Why not just put the mount for the AR on the fabric part so its one step less when needing the AR.

I agree with you there - I liked this one because it shows how much room is there without the liner. I've seen another one where the guy just makes a slice in the liner and slides an AR pistol through. Even with the seat back folded down it isn't obvious.

 

[11Charlie]

I am definitely going to take a closer look at my truck. This would be a great alternative to fix a problem for me. Really appreciate you sharing this.

 

[CamoDeafie]

Don't you have a hidden storage area under the back cargo area?

Nope. Just the jack stowage bin.