Pistol Holster Mount – Shotgun Holster Mount

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Because you never know when a ramdom act of violence will occur!

As already stated, because I can. That, plus you just never know these days and I'll be danged if I'm going to let some half-wit, who just got fired or divorced, carry out a ramdom act of violence and take me out without a fight.

I'm going to mount a Serpa holster between my drivers seat and the console. Like this
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It retains the weapon in case of an accident and when you draw your index finger pushes that little button over the trigger guard to release the weapon. Don't know if I need to mount it on the other side or on my side. If it's on my side it will have to be left handed, but then I'll have to use my left hand to draw it. Hmmm.
 
Kaoscruizer said:
We (Canadians) don't have the second amendment dude and have had almost all of our rights with regards to gun ownership stripped from us. It's a sad, sad mess created by a liberal government that continues to take the rights of law abiding citizens away only to give the criminals the upper hand. I will just stop there .. I don't want to depress myself any further this morning or take away from the original theme of the thread.

I like the roof lockers patrol cars have .. that would be handy! (edit: Shulz just posted the locker I am talking about! very cool!)
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That's not quite true...if you have a valid PAL, you can keep a non-restricted firearm like a shotgun in your vehicle if you choose to. The firearm will need to be unloaded, trigger locked, and stored in a container out of view. As long as you have the registration certificate on you, you have fulfilled proper storage requirements for a non-restricted firearm.

If you use it to blow away a bad guy, on the other hand...well, that's where the big difference is between the US and Canada. :D But...as a good friend of mine who's a police officer told me..."It's better to be tried by twelve than to be carried by six."
 
semostickbow said:
As already stated, because I can. That, plus you just never know these days and I'll be danged if I'm going to let some half-wit, who just got fired or divorced, carry out a ramdom act of violence and take me out without a fight.
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There you go .. what more of an answer does anyone need! All I have to figure out is how to get my firearm out of a locked box, get the trigger lock off and get into the separate locked ammo box in time to use it .. :bang: Jeez .. I wonder if the scum bag that shoots me has the same issues when he woke up this morning to jack my truck!!??
 
7schulz said:
No I need about 2 or 3 more bays. My poor LC has to be outside b.c my :princess: has her car and I have an LS400 that I keep in the garage. Where in IN you moving to?
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No No .. you misunderstood. I want to move to YOUR house! It's the only way I can protect myself legally .. move to another country!!!
 
My first priority in having a gun in the truck is to have it concealed. Either that, or you take it out with you everywhere you go. Having it in a lockbox would work, but you would have the freedom to take it out and put it in an accesible place while you're in the car.
 
Stone said:
That's not quite true...if you have a valid PAL, you can keep a non-restricted firearm like a shotgun in your vehicle if you choose to. The firearm will need to be unloaded, trigger locked, and stored in a container out of view. As long as you have the registration certificate on you, you have fulfilled proper storage requirements for a non-restricted firearm.

If you use it to blow away a bad guy, on the other hand...well, that's where the big difference is between the US and Canada. :D But...as a good friend of mine who's a police officer told me..."It's better to be tried by twelve than to be carried by six."
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Don't worry Stone, I understand what you are saying .. I know the laws regarding firearm storage and transport. I am talking about CCW and the restrictions we have on several assault rifles, ALL handguns, prohibs, etc.
If we allow it to continue .. we will have NOTHING.

I don't really want to have a 12.5" barreled shotgun stored in plain sight inside my truck. Maybe you live off the beaten path a bit in BC, but here that would be more hassle than it's worth. Being hounded by LEO's that really don't understand the laws regarding the transportation and storage of a non-restricted firearm isn't my idea of a fun day. I have several LEO friends as well .. very few of them respond well to something like that nowadays. It may be legal, but certainly not condoned. If we had the ability to carry concealed, we wouldn't have any issues. The MAJORITY of our rights as gun owners have been stripped from us. What we have left doesn't leave us many options for protection (never mind the other topic regarding "self defense law" in Canada. That's an entirely separate issue in my mind.

I like the overhead locker though ... safe, concealed and there when you need it. I think they are pretty pricey though.
 
I was thinking about some sort of roof mount or other type of mounting for a shotgun. Something to fit a mossberg 500 cruiser. Maybe something right behind the passenger seat so you could just reach back with one hand and retrieve it if needed. Here in KY they are very lax when it comes to gun restrictions.
 
That's not a bad idea either .. I would just have to remove it at night. The changes in weather conditions around here can turn a nice gun into a rust bucket. Maybe that LEO roof locker or something like it could be fitted just behind the passenger seat. Nice work!
 
I have my 1911 in the bottom half of center console, no holster unless I plan on carrying out of the vehicle. Easy access out of sight, Sometimes it is in the glove box but when I got pulled over and had to open the glove box the officer got a little tense. I did tell him it was there before opening the glove box and cleared the weapon in a very cautious manner. Before handing it to him. He gave me a hard time then I reminded him how the law works in montana, he called in a HWY patrol officer who confirmed what I told him. We can carry a loaded weapon concealed in our vehicle without permit, you can even walk down the street with a loaded assault rifle if you want as long as it is not concealed. However you will probably get a good bit of questioning from the PD.
 
I am a cop in Texas and have been carrying an extra handgun in my vehicle for years. I have had a Ford Ranger, Ford Expedition, Chevy Suburban, Volkswagon Beetle (don't ask...my daughter starts driving it soon) and soon to be Land Cruiser. I have always had an easy time getting a pancake holster and screwing it to the under side of the dash below the steering wheel. Totally out of sight and easily obtainable. ......and to answer the question "why" ...because I will likely never need it because I have it - Murphy's Law would actually mean I would need it because I don't have it.
 
semostickbow said:
I'm going to mount a Serpa holster between my drivers seat and the console. Like this
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It retains the weapon in case of an accident and when you draw your index finger pushes that little button over the trigger guard to release the weapon. Don't know if I need to mount it on the other side or on my side. If it's on my side it will have to be left handed, but then I'll have to use my left hand to draw it. Hmmm.
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I would get a left handed version so you can just drop your right hand down by the e-brake and get it, use your thumb to unlock it, get something rubber grommets/spaces so you have room for your hand and to keep the vibrations down, or go inside the center console and use a right handed one. I don't really need the shotty within reach from the drive seat. My 16 rounds of 9mm should be enough to get me to the 8 shots of 00buck mossy 500 if need be.
 
To quote the late great (and American) Bill Hicks:

...England, where no one has guns: 14 deaths. United States, and I think you know how we feel about guns: 23,000 deaths from handguns. But there's no connection, and you'd be a fool and a comunist to make one. There's no connection between having a gun and shooting someone with it, and not having a gun and not shooting someone. . . . And those 14 were probably caused by American tourists...
 
finderscuba said:
To quote the late great (and American) Bill Hicks:

...England, where no one has guns: 14 deaths. United States, and I think you know how we feel about guns: 23,000 deaths from handguns. But there's no connection, and you'd be a fool and a comunist to make one. There's no connection between having a gun and shooting someone with it, and not having a gun and not shooting someone. . . . And those 14 were probably caused by American tourists...
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I have so much bile in my mouth because of you, I am choosing not to get in a gun control argument with a Canadian. It's not your country, so F off.

As for the OP, I am planning on mounting a holster either between the driver seat and the e-brake handle or on the front of the driver seat for my compact 1911. I also plan on using an electric latch set-up to mount my 870 shotty to the 2nd row seat brackets near the floor. Both locations should be readly accessable and hidden. HTH
 
UK, is mess. Please don't use them as an example or I will have to break out the sword, knife, hammer, bat, and plain old boot in the ribs/head assaults.

Stick with the topic of how to mount your legal and lawfully owned firearms. If you feel safe in Canada, Kalifornia, or Haiti then you are welcome to stay there. If not, vote with your feet.

Like the original poster, I need a semi-secure (not floating around in the center console or sliding around under my feet) mounting location so my carry gun isn't digging into me or my leather seats. Also something that provides quick presentation. I will not be leaving the firearm in the vehicle all by its lonesome self.

Personally I am working on mounting the Fobus roto-holster next to the center console:
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I'm still working on the exact mounting position as there are a lot of options.:
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I took out my LX450 center console and replaced it with a LC console so I have some extra metal brackets that I may be able to use in making a solid mounting point.

As far as long guns. I like the ideas offered. Personally, if I were to mount anything back there it would be a cheaper gun that I could live with being stolen. Something like a cheap pump shotgun or a mil surplus gun like a SKS or one of those Ishapore Enfields.
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I forgot to thank 7Shulz for starting this thread. I have been meaning to look for a thread on this topic or start one myself.
 
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I am not a big fan of mounting pistols to any part of the interior of the car if they are intended for defensive use. A large number of gunfights that happen around vehicles are preceded by car crashes. This adds a few more things to consider.
1. If you mount it in an enclosed console the console can become deformed and trap the pistol inside. Thus rendering it useless when you most need it.
2. In confusion following a crash you have to actually stop and think about where the pistol is.
3. If the proper retention is not used on the mount the pistol could be throw around the cab during an collision.

When carrying the pistol is a vehicle the best place is in a holster on the person. That way you always know were it is when you need it.

Also if you have a pistol in plain view during a traffic stop even if you have a permit it is going to make things interesting.

As far as the shotgun mount show above. I love it.

Just my 2 cents.
 
Kaoscruizer...I feel the same way you do.

Just acquired another shotgun that I'll be carrying off the beaten path soon...Dominion Arms 12G Grizzly (magazine fed, folding stock, ghost ring sights, 18" barrel) and four mags.
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Shouldn't be too hard to store this in the Cruiser. :) :beer:
 
Wearsabrowncoat - I would love to see that when you are done, that is one heck of a system. I think bolting it on the back side of the center console, with my long reach, would be a better spot for me. I wouldn’t leave the shotgun or the rifle back there permanently but it would be nice to be able to secure them without taking away from storage in the rear by laying a gun case down.
 
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