Gun in vehicles.

[jfootman02]

I also have an NRA sticker on my truck window. I decided to apply it not so much to advertise that I might have a gun in the vehicle but rather raise awareness of of the NRA & gun ownership.

When left in my vehicle (rarely), I also leave my gun in a lock box under the seat. I also believe that if I was a petty thief, unless I could guarantee the vehicle owner would not be back soon, the NRA sticker would be much more of a deterrent than a motivation to score a firearm.

Just my $.02.

 

[match14]

I had my pickup truck broken into and my CD player stolen, I had forgotten to remove the face plate. This was 10 years ago. I honestly do believe a vehicle with an NRA sticker could be targeted for theft, as a result of the sticker. It has nothing to do with what I think the left thinks.

 

[Psode27]

I don't typically keep a gun in my vehicle, however I have to occasionally. If its in the car, it won't be found or it's locked. I had stickers on my old truck(INGO,NRA) but my new car I don't want stickers.... So I got an NRA license plate! I realize there may be a "target" because I show what I support, but you'll have that. I've had 3 vehicle break ins.... One I lost a sweet stereo, one they stole my wheels (left car on blocks, it was ridiculous...), and third I lost a crown royal bag full of pennies... I had nothing in the open, and didn't do anything to "ask for it", so I figure I might as well show support of what I feel like. Don't keep anything in a car that can be taken, or you wouldn't mind getting stolen... Guns or not.

That was done with a freshly installed alarm too FYI.... Bastards.

 

[top hat 45]

i'm different than the majority of you that have posted here.

i have a "love to shoot" nra front license plate, a nra license plate, nra sticker and ingo sticker on back window of my 4x4 pickup.

i'm a life member of the nra and proud of it. have been a member since the 80's and always had an nra sticker on whatever vehicle i owned. the way i look at it is if someone thinks about breaking into my vehicle he probably figures the owner has a gun somewhere and it is with me and they dont know when i'm coming back to my truck.

 

[tsm]

What about slapping an NRA sticker on any Prius you see that's sporting an Obama sticker? You know, just for the irritation factor.

 

[dugsagun]

My old truck had prolly 20 pro gun bumperstickers on it, from funny as hell to so true its down right scary, never had a prob and it was always parked in the street. My new truck has only 1 sticker, nra life member sticker, it gets parked in the drive way(new house)no probs so far. Nothin wrong with a truck gun, just keep it in a good spot, heh.

 

[HavokCycle]

consider - how many homes were broken into after NY times posted gun owner addys

 

[Gadgetmonster]

Would this handgun safe do it for you? $99 at Home Depot and Amazon.

 

[JollyMon]

I have no problem flying my NRA sticker on my car, though it recently got removed and replaced with a molon labe decal. As previously mentioned above, I fly my colors just to **** of Obama supporters and counteract all those dang Coexist stickers.

Should I be afraid that criminals are going to read(and understand) my molon labe decal and take everything from my car, because I just told them to

 

[ultra...good]

In Illinois it is illegal to have a loaded magazine in your car. Even if you do not have a gun with you.

As far as stickers, the only thing I put on any of my vehicles are the required state registration and parking permits for the university. I advertise for nothing as it immediately puts you into a group or classification. NRA-somebody might break in and start looking for a gun, or an anti gun cop might get a little agitated and then pull me over for something minor and make an issue out of it.

I just prefer to appear as neutral as possible. Its a crazy messed up world, whatever makes it easier for me to get through my day.

 

[TMD]

I was under the impression that Federal Peaceable Journey laws would overrule that, as long as the gun and mag were separate and I didn't stop within the People's Republic during my trip.

As for me, I keep an H&K and Spike's Tactical decal on the back of my vehicle, which while fitting my interests are just obscure enough to confuse the antis.

In Illinois it is illegal to have a loaded magazine in your car. Even if you do not have a gun with you.

 

[TEK]

......
As far as stickers, the only thing I put on any of my vehicles are the required state registration and parking permits for the university. I advertise for nothing as it immediately puts you into a group or classification. ......
I just prefer to appear as neutral as possible. Its a crazy messed up world, whatever makes it easier for me to get through my day.

I agree with this. blend into the woodwork, low profile, unnoticeable is a lifestyle survival strategy.

but for guys who like to fly flags, good for you. personal choice.

 

[verv]

It is pretty sad these days when a sticker on your vehicle will get you targeted by stupid people.

 

[danielson]

No different than the people going around defacing obama stickers. Though I have to admit, Ive been so tempted..

I dont have my NRA sticker posted. I do have a gun rack though.. That worries me because I will have to leave my pistol in my truck when I get my permit. My job wont let me carry. Even though I drive a truck and go to god knows where, daily.

 

[rbhargan]

In Illinois it is illegal to have a loaded magazine in your car. Even if you do not have a gun with you.

As far as stickers, the only thing I put on any of my vehicles are the required state registration and parking permits for the university. I advertise for nothing as it immediately puts you into a group or classification. NRA-somebody might break in and start looking for a gun, or an anti gun cop might get a little agitated and then pull me over for something minor and make an issue out of it.

I just prefer to appear as neutral as possible. Its a crazy messed up world, whatever makes it easier for me to get through my day.

What he said. Ditto.

 

[WOLFEMAN]

My in vehicle safe
Mounted between sunvisors

 

[1401king]

I agree with this. blend into the woodwork, low profile, unnoticeable is a lifestyle survival strategy.

but for guys who like to fly flags, good for you. personal choice.

This ^^^ "speak softly and carry a big stick"

 

[92ThoStro]

I've gone around with Kicker decals on my car, never had it broken into before.
I am far more likely to get broken into for the Kicker decals, than I am for an NRA sticker. An NRA sticker just means that you are a member of the NRA. You may or may not have a gun. Kicker decals means I have nice electronics, and expensive copper wires in my car. I thought about taking them off, but I don't really park anywhere that my car can get broken into. Except for Walmart, but I try to park near the front, and right in the direction of a Camera, and try not to be in there too long.
Also got NRA/2 University Decals/Gadsden Flag
I don't think they would break into a car for a gun, because the car has an NRA sticker. More than likely there is no gun, risk outweighs reward.
Family member has curse words, and two anti-obama stickers on his nice shiny new Sebring. Nobody has touched it yet.
I'm not worried out defacing for NRA stickers either, more likely to get keyed for the University decals.

BUT, maybe the reason nobody has broken into my car to take my sound system is because I have a Gadsden flag and NRA sticker on the car. That scares them away?

 

[IrishSon of Liberty]

No NRA sticker, but I do have an Indiana issued NRA license plate.
I could care less what others think, and I kinda hope that I do offend them.
As others have stated, my firearm is securely tucked away in it's holster on my hip.
The only thing they might take if breaking into my vehicle is an extra magazine.

 

[96harley]

Oh...well...uh...anyway...I think I'd be more nervous if I had an Obama sticker for prez... That's just me. You know cause they don't believe in guns so thus they announce they are defenseless. But then again they are so hypocritical they might have a rocket launcher in the trunk and the could GET BY WITH IT.