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How to keep your Trunk Gun safe?
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gunman41mag
Shooter
about 6 month ago I went to BUSCH GARDENS & SEA WORLD and I took my 9 MM & 12 gauge. I don't go nowhere without my gun.
DAMN those carjacking dolphins!!!
Bullfrog80
Marksman
I'm a huge fan of keeping a small bob bag and rifle in my trunk. You never know where you'll be when the shtf. I keep a old M44 that didn't cost much to start with and would be more firepower than my small .38 i generally ccw. I like the idea of having the fire power until I could get to my full bob and AR.
I would think a trunk gun is fine.
I would suggest a "trunk gun" is not for those times you might want to pull over for trouble and retrieve the rifle... (sigh) that's what the handgun is for - that and keep driving.
I would suggest a trunk gun is for that very remote circumstance that the infrastructure is down (I'm thinking natural disaster) and that 25 mile drive home becomes a long, long walk thru neighborhoods of some pretty unhappy, opportunistic folks who are undergoing extreme shortages due to the above mentioned natural disaster.
Or if the hankering for some target shooting after work hits you.
The only downside is that de-milling my car prior to leaving it at the mechanics takes some serious time.
I would suggest a "trunk gun" is not for those times you might want to pull over for trouble and retrieve the rifle... (sigh) that's what the handgun is for - that and keep driving.
I would suggest a trunk gun is for that very remote circumstance that the infrastructure is down (I'm thinking natural disaster) and that 25 mile drive home becomes a long, long walk thru neighborhoods of some pretty unhappy, opportunistic folks who are undergoing extreme shortages due to the above mentioned natural disaster.
Or if the hankering for some target shooting after work hits you.
The only downside is that de-milling my car prior to leaving it at the mechanics takes some serious time.
Timjoebillybob
Grandmaster
- Feb 27, 2009
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There is no room for ammoA gun without ammo is nothing more than a heavy paper weight
Looked like most/all of those had magazines in them. What's that saying? The quickest reload is to grab another loaded gun?
I used to have a AK-47 under my rear seat, but I figured that would freak-out the police, So now I have a MAVRICK 88 12 GAUGE shotgun, that way the po-po won't have to worry about me
None of your post make any sense. Just wanted to point that out.
stormryder
Expert
I replaced the storage box under the rear seat in my Dakota Extended cab and installed a horizontal steel case w/padlocks.
Holds everything I may need.
Holds everything I may need.
OP I get what you're saying and I'm in about the same boat. In the event of SHTF many of us could be stuck in the downtown area and trying to make it home on foot. I haven't decided what a good trunk gun would be yet. I know I wouldn't want it to be worth too much in case it's stolen or damaged. Right now I am thinking a Draco AK pistol or another AK rifle variant would be a good choice. However, if society is breaking down it may not be a good idea to be walking around with a rifle.
OP do you have a "get home bag"? If so you could possibly conceal a collapsed or broken down rifle in it.
OP do you have a "get home bag"? If so you could possibly conceal a collapsed or broken down rifle in it.
gunman41mag
Shooter
I think a side folding AK is the way to go. Great gun but if it were stolen somehow, I would be frustrated but could get over it. With the side folder, small enough to fit in my back pack for the 15 mile walk home.
With all that is going on in Europe this might be closer than most think.
With all that is going on in Europe this might be closer than most think.
I have a 76 mile one way commute every day. Do you guys really think my pistol will cut it if SHTF or even a small localized breakdown? I'm sure I am much better off with a CHEAP battle rifle and some ammo in a softball bag. Clean it once a year and forget about it.
