Vehicle Shotgun Rack

badger54 · Mar 5, 2012

So I am thinking of installing a shotgun rack in my car for my car gun. I drive a Ford Focus which unfortunately does limit my options of where to put it. I am looking for something that is both easy to install and not visible to anyone outside of the car. I am leaning towards a trunk mount but I am also open to a roof mount if that is a viable option. I am getting the windows of my car tinted to make it harder for people to see into the car. If anyone has any suggestions of a model or type that works I would appreciate it. I am willing to drive if there is a company near by that will install one for me or I can buy one online if the installation is not too complex.

Mark W. · Mar 5, 2012

Be sure to check the laws on tinting before having it done. And make sure if you use a over head mount its very secure so it doesn't ring your bell in a fender bender when it flys through your windshield.

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Ligito · Mar 5, 2012

I don't think the cops check this very much but I wish they would.

Redcap · Mar 5, 2012

Focus with a gun rack? :s0112:

RedneckRampage · Mar 5, 2012

Ligito said:
I don't think the cops check this very much but I wish they would.

Are you saying that this is illegal or something? It is NOT!

There is a company, Auto Additions, that upfits most police vehicles in OR and WA. They are based out of Salem,OR, but have a shop in Lacey. Give them a shot. I'd go with trunk mount. Unless you have a partition or a big car, interior mounts are h hard and very in the way. I do lots of business with Auto Additions, good companyand good employees.

MrNiceGuy · Mar 5, 2012

Tint will go along ways.
On my Subaru wagon I have %15 on my front windows and the rear hatch window. The sides and rear doors have %5.
Seeing inside my car is tough.

I dont like the idea of angular metal objects dangling above my head while driving. My choice would be something like this:

Mounted in front of the rear seats on the floor board.

My second choice would be something hanging behind the front seats:

DoubleTapDrew · Mar 5, 2012

Santa Cruz makes some nice racks/locks and it's what a lot of the cops use.
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You get extra cool points for putting it in a Focus! Plus if you do an overhead rack it'll give you a good excuse to tell the wife why you are installing a roll bar in the car.

badger54 · Mar 5, 2012

Thanks for the info I will look into your suggestions. Thinking of having a gun and the mount shooting around the car in a collision is making me lean more towards the trunk mount.

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badger54 · Mar 9, 2012

UPDATE: So after talking with some local installers I have ruled out an overhead rack due to the location of the side airbags in the car. I have ordered a trunk rack that looks like it will work in a Focus I will include pictures once it arrives and I get it installed. Its low end but it fits my budget for now. I will install a more high end rack when I am able to afford one.

dustoffmedic · Mar 9, 2012

Ligito said:
I don't think the cops check this very much but I wish they would.

Why do you think the police need to check this.. What is your point . none that i can see

G1GRANDEUR · Mar 9, 2012

I personally never leave any firearms over night in any vehicle.

But if you want, trunk would be the best bet.

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dustoffmedic · Mar 9, 2012

I have placed a over head rifle rack in my suv , Holds 2 AR-15s. It faces side to side and does not move at all.. works well

kiester · Mar 9, 2012

dustoffmedic said:
Why do you think the police need to check this.. What is your point . none that i can see

I think he was refering to window tinting

I purchsed a ex cop car mount off ebay for under $30.00, even has S&W logo for some reason. could be modified for trunk use.