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maxlib wrote:A wise man once said; “A handgun is for fighting your way to your rifle which you shouldn't have put down in the first place".

I agree!

My reasoning behind the truck gun is to provide more firepower than your side arm can. That being said I think the idea of the Kel-Tec SU16 is a great idea I had not thought of. It is inexpensive, it folds, it is powerful, and it is accurate enough. Good suggestion, I guess I never though of that as an option b/c I have never been fond of Kel-Tec products but I am warming up to them as time goes by.

As far as the recommendation of the alarm for in front of my house if the truck is broken into...I had not thought of that benefit. Point taken.

thr_wedge wrote:I like the ID of a folder AK pattern rifle, especially for a single cab truck. Very easy to hide behind the seat and be unseen, cheap enough that it's not a big deal financially if it gets stolen, easy enough to use. My only consideration would be a car alarm.

I know I don't pay ANY attention to a car alarm in a parking lot. I MIGHT look that direction, but that is a big maybe.

stroo wrote:I keep a Saiga 7.62 in my SUV. Since I park in my garage, I don't worry about leaving it in my car overnight. In addition, I have an old car that isn't likely to be stolen and I keep the rifle in a canvas duffel bag from Academy so it won't attract attention.

I also don't leave anything in sight in the SUV that would attract attention.

I don't carry the rifle for carjacking; keep an M&P 45 in a Wilderness Safepacker in the front seat with me for those issues. I carry the rifle more for if something happens at a mall or store.

I too have a sidearm in my vehicle for carjacking, but like the idea of having more firepower on hand. I would never leave anything in sight in my truck and I too drive an old vehicle that has no aesthetic appeal what so ever.

I personally have had to deal with an opossum, angry dog, and enraged/intoxicated father of an ex-girlfriend and wish I had a long gun every time. I do not want it for quick access, but just to have it. I checked and my insurance will cover a firearm or laptop or Picasso or motorcycle helmet...whatever it is will be covered.

I hear people on here and elsewhere talk about having a dedicated truck/car gun that they leave in the vehicle for the most part. I ask in what fashion are these weapons secured in the vehicle when not being driven. Are people bringing them in and out every night when you park for the night? I am assuming the days of leaving a rifle in the gun rack in the back window of our pickups are long gone.

I ask b/c I am wanting to get a truck gun for my single cab pickup. I would prefer a folding AK type to just set behind my driver seat with a few loaded mags. It would not be visible from outside, I don't have any AR15.com, NRA, Obama Sucks, or God Bless Our Troops...especially our snipers-stickers on my vehicle by the way. Its just a plain old truck... One of my concerns is the security of my weapon when I am parked and away from my truck. I know there are a lot of folks that don't like the idea of only a thin piece of glass separating a band guy and my weapon, but there is a lot of other talk in and around this forum about a dedicated vehicle gun, just not a lot of talk on what is done with it on a day by day basis.

Thoughts for and against please...