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I know that this may be a personal question, but I am looking for some advice / suggestions on ways to safely secure my firearm when I have to go somewhere that it is not welcome (not the ideal situation, I know).

I drive an 07 Tahoe, so if anyone driving the same vehicle has some specific experience with a type of small safe and mounting options that would be great. Thanks in advance for your input[/b]

Check these out.

http://www.center-of-mass.com

Cosmo 9 wrote:Check these out.

http://www.center-of-mass.com

Totally, totally agree!!!

I drive a ford f350dually and i bought a kryptonite lock from a bike shop and connect it to my seat tracks.

stevie_d_64 wrote:

Cosmo 9 wrote:Check these out.

http://www.center-of-mass.com

Totally, totally agree!!!

I like the COM boxes alot and hear good things about them, and
recently exchanged emails with the COM folks about a version
with a pushbutton (blind/in-the-dark) combination lock rather
than a key lock, but I don't think anything will be forthcoming.

I have a pretty strong aversion to gun storage where keys are
involved. It's just trading one problem for another (where do I
put my gun so it's safe, vs. where do I put this key so it's safe)
and I'd hate to have to need to get at my gun and for whatever
reason, not have quick access to the key.

I presently use pistol cases with pushbutton padlocks designed
for use by blind people, which can be opened by feel alone, e.g.
middle of the night, don't want to either attract attention by
turning on a light nor take your eyes off someone/some area,
etc.

I've been trying to figure out how to put one of the following
in my Jeep. Both have the benefit of not relying on
any batteries, etc. and as long as you're memory is OK, you
will always have the key handy and out of the hands of others
(kids, or anyone who gets ahold of your car keys, etc.).

http://www.lock-depot.com/Scripts/prodV ... roduct=215
http://www.smartlock.com/triggerlock-r.htm

If you're cool with keys, though, the COM products look great.

patrickstickler wrote:

stevie_d_64 wrote:

Cosmo 9 wrote:Check these out.

http://www.center-of-mass.com

Totally, totally agree!!!

I like the COM boxes alot and hear good things about them, and
recently exchanged emails with the COM folks about a version
with a pushbutton (blind/in-the-dark) combination lock rather
than a key lock, but I don't think anything will be forthcoming.

I have a pretty strong aversion to gun storage where keys are
involved. It's just trading one problem for another (where do I
put my gun so it's safe, vs. where do I put this key so it's safe)
and I'd hate to have to need to get at my gun and for whatever
reason, not have quick access to the key.

I presently use pistol cases with pushbutton padlocks designed
for use by blind people, which can be opened by feel alone, e.g.
middle of the night, don't want to either attract attention by
turning on a light nor take your eyes off someone/some area,
etc.

I've been trying to figure out how to put one of the following
in my Jeep. Both have the benefit of not relying on
any batteries, etc. and as long as you're memory is OK, you
will always have the key handy and out of the hands of others
(kids, or anyone who gets ahold of your car keys, etc.).

http://www.lock-depot.com/Scripts/prodV ... roduct=215
http://www.smartlock.com/triggerlock-r.htm

If you're cool with keys, though, the COM products look great.

I would say that this method, like some others, are not totally fool-proof...

They are though somewhat of a slow-down to your average "smash-and-grabber" thief...And thats about it...

If the vehicle is stolen, well then thats not much of a comfort...Regardless of what you have in the vehicle...

I would point out that this particular system is flexible enough to be used not only in your vehicle, but the safes are airline and TSA rated as acceptable to secure these items for flight in your check in baggage...They don't take up a lot of room in your baggage, and can be secured in your room if you can find a suitable part if the structure to loop the cable that comes with the safe to that...

Just some additional things to think about...

stevie_d_64 wrote:

patrickstickler wrote:

stevie_d_64 wrote:

Cosmo 9 wrote:Check these out.

http://www.center-of-mass.com

Totally, totally agree!!!

I like the COM boxes alot and hear good things about them, and
recently exchanged emails with the COM folks about a version
with a pushbutton (blind/in-the-dark) combination lock rather
than a key lock, but I don't think anything will be forthcoming.

I have a pretty strong aversion to gun storage where keys are
involved. It's just trading one problem for another (where do I
put my gun so it's safe, vs. where do I put this key so it's safe)
and I'd hate to have to need to get at my gun and for whatever
reason, not have quick access to the key.

I presently use pistol cases with pushbutton padlocks designed
for use by blind people, which can be opened by feel alone, e.g.
middle of the night, don't want to either attract attention by
turning on a light nor take your eyes off someone/some area,
etc.

I've been trying to figure out how to put one of the following
in my Jeep. Both have the benefit of not relying on
any batteries, etc. and as long as you're memory is OK, you
will always have the key handy and out of the hands of others
(kids, or anyone who gets ahold of your car keys, etc.).

http://www.lock-depot.com/Scripts/prodV ... roduct=215
http://www.smartlock.com/triggerlock-r.htm

If you're cool with keys, though, the COM products look great.

I would say that this method, like some others, are not totally fool-proof...

They are though somewhat of a slow-down to your average "smash-and-grabber" thief...And thats about it...

If the vehicle is stolen, well then thats not much of a comfort...Regardless of what you have in the vehicle...

I would point out that this particular system is flexible enough to be used not only in your vehicle, but the safes are airline and TSA rated as acceptable to secure these items for flight in your check in baggage...They don't take up a lot of room in your baggage, and can be secured in your room if you can find a suitable part if the structure to loop the cable that comes with the safe to that...

Just some additional things to think about...

Certainly, and that's why I'd love to see a fusion of the COM box
with the pushbutton lock.

Of course, everyone has their own list of requirements that
are prioritized differently.

For me, a blind/in-the-dark combination lock is more of a
requirement than travel (TSA/hotel room) use.

Since the use case originally presented was exactly the same as
that which I have, I thought I'd present the above alternatives.

Cheers.

patrickstickler wrote:

stevie_d_64 wrote:

Cosmo 9 wrote:Check these out.

http://www.center-of-mass.com

Totally, totally agree!!!

I like the COM boxes alot and hear good things about them, and
recently exchanged emails with the COM folks about a version
with a pushbutton (blind/in-the-dark) combination lock rather
than a key lock, but I don't think anything will be forthcoming.

I have a pretty strong aversion to gun storage where keys are
involved. It's just trading one problem for another (where do I
put my gun so it's safe, vs. where do I put this key so it's safe)
and I'd hate to have to need to get at my gun and for whatever
reason, not have quick access to the key.

I presently use pistol cases with pushbutton padlocks designed
for use by blind people, which can be opened by feel alone, e.g.
middle of the night, don't want to either attract attention by
turning on a light nor take your eyes off someone/some area,
etc.

I've been trying to figure out how to put one of the following
in my Jeep. Both have the benefit of not relying on
any batteries, etc. and as long as you're memory is OK, you
will always have the key handy and out of the hands of others
(kids, or anyone who gets ahold of your car keys, etc.).

http://www.lock-depot.com/Scripts/prodV ... roduct=215
http://www.smartlock.com/triggerlock-r.htm

If you're cool with keys, though, the COM products look great.

Thanks for the links! Multiple holsters... Mutltiple safes... where does it all end? LOL. I was not certain that I wanted to drill holes in my vehicle to mount a lock box, so this option appeals to me. of course having a stationary secure box has it's advantages as welll and so does not having a key to tote around. This is going to take some serious analysis.

Here's a nother for ya suba dude

http://www.americasafes.com

ScubaSigGuy wrote:This is going to take some serious analysis.

Wouldn't want you to do anything less...

BTW, they do offer the option that if you buy more than one box, have them keyed alike...

I bought two originally keyed alike, one for my truck and one for my wife's car...

I later bought one for my Dad, and had that one keyed like ours...

So I am kinda partial to how well these folks worked for us...

Keep us updated...

I use one of these. I swapped the lock for small combination lock though

KaProw wrote:I use one of these. I swapped the lock for small combination lock though

Interesting. I wonder if that would satisfy the TSA, if inside
another suitcase.

I like the fact that you can use any padlock, so this would work great
with my preferred blind/in-the-dark padlocks, too. E.g.

http://www.hearmore.com/store/prodView. ... ok_Padlock
http://secure.nfb.org/ecommerce/asp/pro ... or=&PT_ID=

How soft is the interior? Is the gun rug necessary?

And how does the bag close shut? It looks like it uses a draw
string effect, but it's not clear to me how it is locked tight.

I think I would rather just hide the pistol. Like under the seat but attached to the seat so it's off the floor.

patrickstickler wrote: How soft is the interior? Is the gun necessary?

And how does the bag close shut? It looks like it uses a draw
string effect, but it's not clear to me how it is locked tight.

It's kinda like a canvas bag on the inside. It's not plush, but not abbrasive. I use a rug like the picture shows, but it probably isn't nessecary.

the cable has big brass thing/wedge/knot in it. the knot pulls though the end of the cable and can't be pulled back through when the lock is on. I usually cable it around the seat track, spare tire or trunk hinge. they have one that says "NRA" on it too. (if you don't want "beretta" on it) I think they make one for rifles and shotguns too.

c'ya
rick

propellerhead wrote:I think I would rather just hide the pistol. Like under the seat but attached to the seat so it's off the floor.

I'm sure that's fine if you don't have kids. For those of us who do, though,
having something to lock the gun in is essential.