Best way to carry in vehicle

[Raskolnikov]

I always keep a gun with me in the car. Usually it is either on my hip on in the glove box. Does anyone have ideas for a place in the car to affix a handgun that gives easy access to it in case of an an emergency? I am not looking for a safe, but a permanent or semi-permanent holster would be preferred? Any product suggestions? Any suggestions for its placement?

 

[Bigshep]

I've seen them fixed underneath the steering column and there's always in the pocket of the door.

 

[canav844]

I've seen some put a holster between the seats and transfer from hip to car holster and back out each and every time they're in and out of the vehicle. Can't leave it behind with the obvious theft target, but it may make long journeys more comfortable or make the gun more accessible if you need to use it to get into a position to get the car out of dodge.

 

[daddymikey1975]

Use a paddle holster and screw through the paddle into the dash or center console and take the gun with you when u exit the car.

 

[MooreALX]

I usually carry 4 o'clock, which is hard to draw in the car. I haven't done it yet, but I'd like to mount a Blackhawk Serpa in my Jeep. I haven't decided where for sure, but I'm leaning towards mounting it under my steering column (I wouldn't leave it there unattended though).

 

[rlynch25]

Here's a steering column system: Gum Creek - Vehicle Holster Mount, Steering Wheel Handgun Mount, Anti-CarJacking, Anti Car Jacking

 

[Sylvain]

No matter what holster you use make sure it has good retention, you dont want to crash and do rollovers with a heavy piece of steel flying all over and possibly hitting you in the face.

 

[jgreiner]

I always keep a gun with me in the car. Usually it is either on my hip on in the glove box. Does anyone have ideas for a place in the car to affix a handgun that gives easy access to it in case of an an emergency? I am not looking for a safe, but a permanent or semi-permanent holster would be preferred? Any product suggestions? Any suggestions for its placement?

I'm a southpaw...so best way for me is 8 o'clock.

 

[Spikedog]

I carry my Kahrs in Remora holsters in the car. You can tuck them between the seat and column. The 'sticky' outer side allows draws from many locations.

 

[indysims]

I carry my Kahrs in Remora holsters in the car. You can tuck them between the seat and column. The 'sticky' outer side allows draws from many locations.

I do the same.

 

[Raskolnikov]

Thanks for all the tips, guys. It looks like I have some shopping to do.

 

[adam]

I'm cut from a different cloth here, I really like my shoulder holster for long rides and all the time in the winter. It hides a full side 1911 pretty well on me and I wouldn't consider myself huge (6", 200lbs).

 

[mrortega]

Why have it somewhere in the vehicle? I carry cross draw on my left side and it is right there for immediate use in a vehicle. You can access it without seat or shoulder belts being in the way and as you draw it it is already pointed at the driver's door. The next easiest, I've found, is on your left ankle.

 

[.452browning]

I'm a southpaw and use hand controls in my truck because of reasons evident in my avatar. I carry my EDC at 8 o'clock which I can't access while I work throttle/brake with left hand. Therefore, a S&W model 37 sits in center console holstered attached to console. I can work the handgun in all directions while maintaining throttle/brake control.

 

[Raskolnikov]

I'm a southpaw and use hand controls in my truck because of reasons evident in my avatar. I carry my EDC at 8 o'clock which I can't access while I work throttle/brake with left hand. Therefore, a S&W model 37 sits in center console holstered attached to console. I can work the handgun in all directions while maintaining throttle/brake control.

This is admirable and awesome.

 

[hoosierdoc]

Use a paddle holster and screw through the paddle into the dash or center console and take the gun with you when u exit the car.

This is what I do. Lub it.

 

[railbug]

I have a coated magnet I bought at the 1500, I like it. Have not been in a crash to see how well it will hold my gun. Hope I don't find out the hard way.

 

[Raskolnikov]

I think holsters are going to be my main motive for going to the 1500 next weekend. Although, whenever I have a motive at the gun show, I usually come out with more goodies than I can afford! But, looking on the brighter side, I will at least have a better way of carrying in the POV.

 

[Boost Lee]

On a side note to this thread.... if you are someone who carries holstered on your hip while you are driving......

PLEASE do yourself the favor of practicing drawing from your holster with what would be an assumptive seat belt on or in the way.
Obviously unloaded and in a private place/at home/in your garage...
But if you're unsure of what a possible SHTF situation could look like in the event of a carjacker or BG with a gun tries to attack you,
see how quickly and SAFELY you can draw from your holster.
After doing so, you may or may not reconsider a "quick draw" holster to keep the firearm secured in while you're in your vehicle.

 

[BCCS]

This is why I carry a BUG on my ankle, much easier to access while in a vehicle.