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Last edited by Ryno12; 07-14-13 at 22:01.
The idea of leaving a firearm in a motor vehicle makes me a little green around the gills, unless the owner is willing to invest in a Truck Vault or similar purpose built container. Cars get stolen, cars get broken into, guns wind up on the street...
"On the plains of hesitation lie the blackened bones of countless millions who at the dawn of victory lay down to rest, and in resting died." -Adlai E. Stevenson II
And that makes it a poor choice because... Everyone knows what an AK is so its presence would definitely be known and a few guys with hi points and 38s might not want to stick around to see what happens. And your goal should be to avoid having to shoot it out right? In my experience most of these guys are just trying to intimidate you and will stand down when met with the threat of force.
Last edited by midSCarolina; 07-14-13 at 23:30.
Some of you guys way over think this. What would you rather have? A rifle with some assembly required or no rifle at all? I lived in California a good many years where getting a permit to carry concealed is nearly impossible and are pretty strict as to what constitutes a loaded firearm. A handgun in a case that still needed a mag inserted was better than going unarmed and beat going to jail and losing the pistol if searched. Being searched was a very real possibility. I've been searched at least twice because the officer saw a pair of ear muffs in my car. A firearm carried within the limits of the law is better than being unarmed or being arrested.
As far as smash & grab goes, are you telling me you carry nothing of value in your vehicle? Nothing at all? Why is anyone worried about leaving a rifle inside the vehicle all the time? Is your EDC handgun left in the car all the time? Or do you take it into the house when you get home? When I carry a rifle with me, I take it inside with me. It's not that difficult.
Eurodriver, find out what constitutes a loaded rifle. In Utah, an unloaded weapon means it requires two actions to fire, such as racking the slide and pulling the trigger (deactivating the safety, to the best of my knowledge, doesn't count). Loading the mag, racking the slide and pulling the trigger is three, for example. If it's legal, put the rifle in a backpack, maybe something like a Sneaky Bag, along with a loaded mag and keep it in the passenger compartment with you. If there is trouble, unzip the bag, retrieve the rifle and load it. Practice this to be sure you can pull it off. If it doesn't work, find another solution. Keep it simple. When you get home, or when appropriate, take the rifle out of the vehicle for safe keeping.
Of course, keeping yourself and your family safe will require more than simply keeping a rifle and handgun with you. Learn to look for trouble and try to always have an exit plan. That's one reason I never drive too close to the vehicle ahead and keep well back when coming to a stop. I also keep my car positioned so that the lane to my left and right stays clear whenever possible
Last edited by MistWolf; 07-14-13 at 23:22.
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Just get couple 33rd mags for glock 26. If things start to go south just pop in 33-rounder fun stick. A lot easier drivin with weapon too(I'd imagine), and can stay in safty of car. Still keep the rifle in the trunk if ya want, the 33rds of HP will give you time to walk(not run) to trunk.. I seem to remember a joke about 2 bulls that could be applied.
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