[Stevekozak]

I don't even have a trunk....

 

[Bud0505]

IAhunter beat me to it.

 

[MarkCO]

Thieves targeting trucks with out-of-state plates, bumper stickers alluding to gun ownership to steal firearms

A Colorado auto theft task force reports that truck drivers, particularly with out-of-state plates or bumper stickers alluding to gun ownership, have become a frequent target for thieves.

www.denver7.com

 

[Fan45acp]

Don’t need one. I’ve got a “Trunk Monkey “

 

[Sanman]

We see a lot of wannabe cowboys and cowgirls in South Florida, too, which cracks me up. I love how former New Yorkers feel the need to say "ya'll"

Btw, Carhatt, is, AFAIK, very liberally-oriented these days, like Levis.

I live between Mississippi and the Tampa area.. there's a lottabig ass lifted trucks in MS but we don't drive them like they do in Florida, so aggressive and ride people's ass, I know right there those are northerners trying to fit in the southern lifestyle, chill people, your Black Dodge Ram does not qualify you as a Bad ass

 

[TacticalSpeed]

I drive into a large metro often (my office) and when the riots started creeping up, and people were blocking roads I had a vault built for under the seat of my truck. It locks securely and while someone(s) with a huge breaching bar may eventually be able to pry it open odds are the alarms would be triggered and I would be notified (alarms call my phone).
I started keeping a ARpistol and a pistol grip shotgun, fixed blade, plus ammo in it, along with a day pack worth of stuff. It is all out of sight, very secure and safe. They are not loaded, but magazines are accessible. I keep a back up handgun in it as well - that is loaded.
My thinking was they are there in case I get stranded (like a get home bag), since I always carry I don't feel the need to access them immediately. I monitored local news feeds before I started my trip to or from the office during those times - still do which gives me a slight heads up.
I also have a safe in my office with a carbine, shotgun, 2 handguns, etc. plus ammo for the same reasons. It is anchored to the concrete floor for security. I want to insure I have done all I can to secure my weapons, but feel compelled to keep them close these days.

All that under your seat? Is this a Mac truck? 🤣
Also, what Metro area is this?

 

[chance3290]

I remember seeing a photo of a guy's car. He had "Protected by S&W," and "GLOCK" bumper stickers. In the back window was a "Molon Labe" sticker. Next to that sticker, the window was broken out, and the story read that the guy's guns were taken from the car.
I guess the moral of the story is....don't advertise.

 

[337657]

 

[Jarhead Al]

I remember seeing a photo of a guy's car. He had "Protected by S&W," and "GLOCK" bumper stickers. In the back window was a "Molon Labe" sticker. Next to that sticker, the window was broken out, and the story read that the guy's guns were taken from the car.
I guess the moral of the story is....don't advertise.

I'm not sure if it's the same guy but one had a big sticker on his little "SUV" that said come and get em. Someone said challenge accepted and too his guns.

 

[Pitt2500]

Periodically put a KelTec CMR30 in my trunk. Got on sale Very light weight and can conceal under a jacket Extremely accurate w/Sig red dot Light muzzle blast and zero recoil Comparable ballistics to a 9mm due to 16" barrel's velocity Not so concerned about over penetration as I am w/5.56 or 7.62x39 ammo

 

[MultiGun]

No trunk gun here. Just an extra loaded mag in the center console for whatever I have with me that day…

 

[USAF_PJ]

All that under your seat? Is this a Mac truck? 🤣
Also, what Metro area is this?

I drive an F250. I used a Tuffy under (back) seat lock box a friend had as a model and welded up a stouter unit. It runs the length of the back seat, bolts to the floor, and holds quite a bit of stuff (including a tool roll, jumpers, tie downs, etc.). The Tuffy box is pretty well built but lighter gauge steel than I wanted. I know Prius drivers do not have the same options... 🤣
I do not own a gun that is not fully secured when not on my person. Kids are the biggest reason. Too many bad actors is the second.
Not sure why the metro is important but we have had more than one person killed per day (avg) since the start of the year there. I moved my office to a smaller town (with no murders so far this year) last year. I live in Texas, and with the "new" people arriving, crime has increased quite a bit (in the metros), violent crime is about 2x what it was a few years ago. 2 wives of friends have been assaulted while getting gas and purses stolen, one neighbor was shot twice (driving in the same metro area) by a guy who was driving around with a Glock 19 in his lap. Gang activity is up too. All within the "Metro" area.
To get back on topic, yes I have a "truck" gun that is part of a "get home" kit, and the crime activity and "peaceful" protestors of a year or so ago is why (3 people killed in metro during "peaceful" protests).

 

[Griz375]

How many of you guys keep a trunk gun? I'm not talking about a shotgun or rifle in a rack behind your seat in your truck or a pistol under the seat tethered to the mount.

I'm talking about an actual trunk gun for some sort of SHTF scenario.

If you do, Is it loaded and ready to roll or do you keep a trigger lock of some sort on it?

Don't store them there but if the vehicle is moving, my bag is in it. Longer trip, bigger bag(s)

 

[USAF_PJ]

Thieves targeting trucks with out-of-state plates, bumper stickers alluding to gun ownership to steal firearms

A Colorado auto theft task force reports that truck drivers, particularly with out-of-state plates or bumper stickers alluding to gun ownership, have become a frequent target for thieves.

www.denver7.com

And that is why the "gray man", secure your firearms thing is a better idea more than ever. For me, security first, includes no decals, no patches on trucks, range bags, clothes, etc.

 

[HKMark23]

Does me no good in the trunk

 

[blottogg]

After Charlie Hebdo, some of my fellow CCW shooters and I agreed that while we'd be better off than that poor unarmed Gendarme, in the unlikely but possible event of being caught up in a similar shooting, we'd rather have a rifle than just a pistol. Several of us started carrying trunk guns regularly. Mine is also my home defense gun: Tavor SAR-B16L with a suppressor, in a UTG bag. Fits in the trunk of a Miata, though doesn't stay there overnight. Ohio law is weird (like most state laws), in that even with a CCW, you can't transport a rifle loaded. I guess they're worried about people impulsively bambi-blasting when they see a deer by the side of the road. A Hornady charging handle/chamber flag minimizes the time to make it ready, at least. I agree that not advertising is a good idea, so no Gadsden flags, Molon Labe stickers or the like...and it's a Miata. I've got a flag on the gearshift that says "Protected By (Shift Pattern)". Since only 18% of Americans can even drive a stick, and it's a Miata (not exactly a vehicle in high demand on the black market), theft risk is relatively low, though it's still got a factory alarm.

 

[TxDave]

Not sure why the metro is important but we have had more than one person killed per day (avg) since the start of the year there. I moved my office to a smaller town (with no murders so far this year) last year. I live in Texas, and with the "new" people arriving, crime has increased quite a bit (in the metros), violent crime is about 2x what it was a few years ago. 2 wives of friends have been assaulted while getting gas and purses stolen, one neighbor was shot twice (driving in the same metro area) by a guy who was driving around with a Glock 19 in his lap. Gang activity is up too. All within the "Metro" area.
To get back on topic, yes I have a "truck" gun that is part of a "get home" kit, and the crime activity and "peaceful" protestors of a year or so ago is why (3 people killed in metro during "peaceful" protests).

Exactly why we moved from "the metro" to E. Texas... we could tell things were getting worse in the city. And with the continuing invasion across the border, it's only going to get worse in the urban areas. To the topic... if I'm armed I'm wearing it, I don't leave a firearm in the vehicle.

 

[Jarhead Al]

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[337657]

I'm not sure if it's the same guy but one had a big sticker on his little "SUV" that said come and get em. Someone said challenge accepted and too his guns.

People who put gun stickers on their vehicles must be French. Because they are a Dumas.

 

[rongee111]

No, I don't have any good reason to store guns in my car, and plenty of reasons not to.

Stolen guns are real hard to explain to the police (except if you're a notable politician). In CA, you are required by law to report any stolen gun, so if one is not planning to do so, that person is in even bigger trouble if the (hand)gun is recovered and traced back. Your advice is well stated. Don't leave guns in cars.