Dedicated trunk gun?

[kimbercollector]

I am just curious about how many here have a "trunk gun" or I guess we can also open it up to "glove box guns" "under the seat guns" etc. Basically anything that is there 24/7.

I know some people like to keep a gun in the vehicle at all times. I guess, if SHTF, they plan to use their pistol to fight their way back to their vehicle where their AK is, so that they can fight their way home. Or maybe some people don't have a CCW, but their state allows a weapon to be kept in a vehicle. Or else some people just find it comforting to have an AR or shotgun back there just in case. When people talk about trunk guns, are these city-dwellers or rural folks? I guess in the case of the latter, it makes more sense from a utility perspective, but I still don't understand it from a self-defense perspective.

 

[rockhopper46038]

Yep, I keep something available at all times. I don't normally just leave it in the vehicle, but if I'm in the car, it's in the car.

 

[Ted]

Kel Tec Sub2000, 9mm carbine with 200 rounds of ammunition.

Folds up beautifully, accepts high capacity Glock magazines.

Reliable. Accurate.

 

[Bunnykid68]

Just the one the cop is carrying. You know the cop is to heavy to carry so I just put him in the trunk.

 

[IndianaResident]

Just the one the cop is carrying. You know the cop is to heavy to carry so I just put him in the trunk.

Just one? Hmm...seems risky. I keep a 6 man SWAT team in the trunk with 2 5 year olds to keep them supplied with guns. They're like squires.
To each his own, I guess.

 

[04DarkShadowGT]

Seems to me its not the best idea to keep a gun in your car at all times, what if someone breaks into your car and low and behold finds a new toy to help him on his next robbing spree. Taking that aside, you lost whatever you have spent on that gun.

But then again I tend to not keep anything valuable in my car unless I am in it.

 

[ctbreitwieser]

Heres a thread I started about the same thing kind of. It might help, it might not.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/general_firearms_discussion/215966-best_truck_gun.html

 

[Matt52]

Never really put much thought to it but now Ill think about finding maybe a mossberg 500 for cheap fix it up a little and that would do just fine.

 

[Enfieldno4mk1]

I don't like to keep anything of value in the car 24/7. If I have a gun in the trunk, it means I am in the car also.

 

[swamptick]

If there is a gun in my vehicle, I am in my vehicle.

 

[ChrisBarnes]

I would have to agree with most everyone's responses and mine is the same. I do not leave ANYTHING of value in my vehicle when I am not in it.

 

[Dragon]

I dont keep any type of trunk gun but if I'm in my car my pistol is with me. I'm just wondering though, what scenario would this trunk gun be used in?

 

[handgun]

Well what ever you do.make sure its well oiled barrel and all.. trunks are notorious for retaining and collecting moisture.

They are not as air tight as you would think and believe.

Many a gun have been ruined that way. The glove box might be better. Imho.

Clean and oil it semi weakly.. or make sure its a stainless barrel on a rifle.. or shot gun that would help too.

 

[ctbreitwieser]

Well what ever you do.make sure its well oiled barrel and all.. trunks are notorious for retaining and collecting moisture.

They are not as air tight as you would think and believe.

Many a gun have been ruined that way. The glove box might be better. Imho.

Clean and oil it semi weakly.. or make sure its a stainless barrel on a rifle.. or shot gun that would help too.

This man speaks the truth. I once left my mosin in my toolbox and forgot about it for almost 2 months. It did not look pretty when I finally found it.

 

[Psode27]

Over the yrs I have been broke into a handful of times, all in decent areas of town. I would love to keep a little sub2000 or something in my trunk, or even by my spare tire, but I just don't want to risk damage or potential theft.

 

[mammynun]

A Draco works well; lots of firepower and small enough to conceal in a variety of places.

 

[STEEL CORE]

Glock-22 about 250 rds. G-23 or G-27 on me if I am in the car.

 

[indyjoe]

Clean and oil it semi weakly..

I disagree. I think you should be fairly firm when you clean and oil.

 

[NavyVet]

If my gun is in the trunk, would someone please let me out... (Only exception would be Illinois)

 

[davedolli]

I have either a 9mm or .45acp handgun with me when I am in the car, but never leave them in the car unattended. I do have an extra full mag for each that usually stays in the vehicle.

Dave