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RollTide In Texas wrote:After watching the video someone posted on how to make a magnetic holster, I'm going to see if there is somewhere under the dash of my F150 I could mount one. Anyone ever consider/try this idea? I figure it would conceal well, and a BG probably wouldn't look for it there.


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You'd have to use some awfully strong magnets to keep the gun from falling off when you hit a pothole or speed bump. I think a standard holster with a retention strap is a better fit for this application.

USA1 wrote:

HotLeadSolutions wrote:With me sitting in the seat, the firearm is totally concealed, but when I get stopped, and I have...I move it from that location to the pocket in my door. It can be done while rolling and without drawing attention to motion inside of the vehicle.

Sounds risky to me.
The officer is looking for movements like that and will become nervous if he or she thinks you're doing anything other than lowering you window and keeping your hands in plain sight.

Yeah, you're not doing anything illegal but I would want any interactions with the law to go as smoothly as possible.

USA1 beat me to the punch on this point.

If you make movements like those you described while you're rolling to a stop, you'll likely be removed from the vehicle and will have met the reasonable suspicion standard for a Terry search of your outer clothing. The contact will be much more cautious than cordial. Causing an officer to experience a shot of adrenaline is also unlikely to reduce your chances of being on the receiving end of formal enforcement action.

HotLeadSolutions wrote:This is how I have mine set up. I used a standard pancake holster that accomidates my autos and revolvers. I drilled the trim piece on the front of my seat, and used rivets to attach the holster. It puts the weapon in the perfect defensive position for a car jacking. Hope the pictures help.

You may want to consider making provisions for concealment.

The present arrangement would likely generate more excitement than you'd enjoy during a traffic stop.