I'll see if I can find one here soon and then post again but you should know Its in my fj40 and my f250 as well as my wifes minivan, all are visible to passers by that hapen to look in the window.
Pistol Holster Mount – Shotgun Holster Mount
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Thank you for the clarification. Didn't realize it was not in an 80. Pictures would still be nice and might give me some ideas.
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Here is my solution. Serpa Stage 2 holster. http://www.xdpistols.com/item/68247__Blackhawk_Holsters_Blkhwk_413507BK-R_Serpa_S.aspx?SR=1 Some rubber gromets for vibration and plastic spacers for enough room to get my hand in. All I have to do is drop the gun in and it locks in place and then there is a trigger finger release to pull the gun out.
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One could do the same thing with a Blade-Tech/Fobus/Uncle Mike’s holster. If you use a Serpa holsters all the time you will probably not have any problem with the index finger push button latch but people not familiar with the design might be better off disabling the latch or at least adding some of that friction tape on the button so it can be identified quickly by feel.
keep the gun on you at all times. If you have it stowed away in a compartment you will never have enough time to get it out in case of an emergency and if it is not lockable, the kids can get to it. Down here in Miami a couple months back, there was an unfortunate incident where a 2 year old found mommy's gun in the night stand and accidentally shot his sister or something so I keep all my guns in the safe and carry a S & W 38. Special on me at all times that sleeps in the safe every night.
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I had never used a serpa release before but it took me 2 seconds to become comfortable with it, it almost happens without having to think about it. Just the pressure of picking up the gun in a natural grasping motion releases it. But yes there are many types to work with. I went with the serpa holster b.c of the 3 machine screw bosses in the holster so all I had to do was run a #6 - 1 inch and it screwed right in.
I don't have any kids, and I can open the box and draw faster than if it was in my back hip and I had to unsnap it get the seat belt out of the way. So it is on me at all times except when driving where it would be uncomfortable.
I don't have any kids, and I can open the box and draw faster than if it was in my back hip and I had to unsnap it get the seat belt out of the way. So it is on me at all times except when driving where it would be uncomfortable.
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Good argument for the three attachment points on the serpa holster. The only other holsters set up like that are probably some of the drop leg models from Safariland. The ones I mentioned earlier would take more creativity.
Trust me on the 3M non-skid safe tape (like on the deck of a skate board). When you are in a hurry or have gloves on the stuff helps.
Trust me on the 3M non-skid safe tape (like on the deck of a skate board). When you are in a hurry or have gloves on the stuff helps.
My CC weapon, a Ruger LCP, is in a D.M.Bullard pocket holser. I just slip it in the driver's door cubby hole when I'm driving.
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What about in a wreck/rollover then what happens to it if it isn't secured?
I've thought about that. With the LCP's DAO trigger in that stiff of a holster an accidental discharge would be the least of my worries. That'd be one serious wreck.
I keep my revolver in an ankle strap (left leg) so actually it takes me 3 seconds to unstrap and pull it out with my right hand while I'm seated at driver's seat. I had to pull it out one time and it took twice as long to get it out so you have to keep that in consideration. Keeping it somewhere in the car is out of the question for me since I have 3 kids.
I completely agree with this. However, when I am on the trail, there are times where I really can't have the gun on my hip and need a secure, concealled place to put it in the 80. I will figure something out one of these days!
That's what I was thinking, though I've not been on trial lately. There are alot of times you can't take a gun into a buisness (bank, church, ect), but in Oklahoma at least, you can have it in your vehicle - I think - we had a lawsuit about it some time ago. So, I'm out and about, have my concealed carry concealed, I need to run into the bank, what do I do with my weapon? Having a secure place to stash it in the truck is awfully nice.
I'm thinking whatever I come up with for storing a gun in the truck better be fire proof!
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On my '93 I built a lockable lid that is recessed an inch or so into the lower center arm rest bin, built on a 1/2" square tubing frame. Frame has short legs that could be fastened to the bin, if needed. It took a large hammer to get it in there, so it is VERY secure. With no way to pry it out, it is secure until someone cuts the center arm rest out. I will have to put a jack under it to get it out if I ever want to.
I put a rubber spring under the locking lid, so it flips up when the top armrest is raised. A cute little air spring will be installed at some point, but it has been that way for ten years, and it may be ten more before I get around to it. The handgun is not as handy as a belly or ankle holster, but fine for me. When I am away from the truck and I do not want it on me, it is a simple matter to turn the key and take the key with me. Does not show at all and only a very determined effort will get it.
When the truck is in my garage I often leave the gun in the car (no kids or grand kids to worry about), but when it is outside a secure area I take the gun with me into the house in a little tote bag I always seem to have full of something or the other, like a GPS, glasses, whatever.
If I am in an area where I need to have a gun handy, I leave. Fast. When I am at a drive up ATM, the hand gun is usually just under my leg, hidden and handy. I VERY rarely do ATM business after dark or business hours. Heck, at my age I am rarely out after dark anyway.
By the way, handguns are great for their uses, but think shotgun or carbine rifle for REAL self protection. Nothing gets more attention than a 12 gauge being loaded. With both my second row seats folded forward, a shotgun or 30-30 rifle in a case fits very well on the floor behind the front seats. Not too handy, but it will make police officers feel a little more secure if you cannot get to it while driving.
I will post pictures of my poor effort if anyone is interested.
I am a NRA certified instructor for rifle, pistol, shotgun and personal protection. I was a Texas Concealed Carry instructor for a while, not currently. I was on my first formal rifle team about 62 years ago. I am relatively opinionated about firearms and their uses. ;*)
I put a rubber spring under the locking lid, so it flips up when the top armrest is raised. A cute little air spring will be installed at some point, but it has been that way for ten years, and it may be ten more before I get around to it. The handgun is not as handy as a belly or ankle holster, but fine for me. When I am away from the truck and I do not want it on me, it is a simple matter to turn the key and take the key with me. Does not show at all and only a very determined effort will get it.
When the truck is in my garage I often leave the gun in the car (no kids or grand kids to worry about), but when it is outside a secure area I take the gun with me into the house in a little tote bag I always seem to have full of something or the other, like a GPS, glasses, whatever.
If I am in an area where I need to have a gun handy, I leave. Fast. When I am at a drive up ATM, the hand gun is usually just under my leg, hidden and handy. I VERY rarely do ATM business after dark or business hours. Heck, at my age I am rarely out after dark anyway.
By the way, handguns are great for their uses, but think shotgun or carbine rifle for REAL self protection. Nothing gets more attention than a 12 gauge being loaded. With both my second row seats folded forward, a shotgun or 30-30 rifle in a case fits very well on the floor behind the front seats. Not too handy, but it will make police officers feel a little more secure if you cannot get to it while driving.
I will post pictures of my poor effort if anyone is interested.
I am a NRA certified instructor for rifle, pistol, shotgun and personal protection. I was a Texas Concealed Carry instructor for a while, not currently. I was on my first formal rifle team about 62 years ago. I am relatively opinionated about firearms and their uses. ;*)
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For long road trips, I usually place my gun and holster in between the E-brake and consol. It sandwiches in there pretty tight and is quite accessable. I really can't see a better place for it. It takes very little movement from where my arm/hand rests while driving to get to it if needed.
Guess that quote- "An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life."
Yep, better to have it and not need it than the other way around...also have my cc permit...and carry all the time, as does my wife...
I carry a Smith & Wesson M&P shield in .40 cal she carries the .380 bodyguard.
I know my solution isn't too fancy, but it works for me and is super convenient...
I just zip it up if I'm going somewhere I can't bring it (ie government buildings) and always have it by me if need be, it's right by my right hand...
I carry a Smith & Wesson M&P shield in .40 cal she carries the .380 bodyguard.
I know my solution isn't too fancy, but it works for me and is super convenient...
I just zip it up if I'm going somewhere I can't bring it (ie government buildings) and always have it by me if need be, it's right by my right hand...
Yep, I have dual citizenship (US and Dutch, my mother is from Holland) I've never had an issue with any background checks or anything, I have 2 passports...
I'm also 28, born in 87, so if it stopped in the 80's, it must have been in the late 80's...