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Embarrassing incident
Posted: Wed May 05, 2021 12:34 am
by bbhack
So, I get in the car. I was at the gym. I had placed the EDC between the seat and console. I checked, and it was not there.
I was 99.5% sure I remembered putting it there. That's the only place in the passenger compartment I will put it. Now, I was second thinking, did I really lock the door? Was it possible that I left it at home? In those situations, the mind plays tricks.
I get home. Check. No, not there. Call police, make report of stolen pistol. Officer comes by. Super nice guy.
Wife gets home. We chat a little. Cop goes to write up report. Wife looks under seat. There it is.
That's enough of this story.
Even though this was a false alarm, I'm rethinking how to store in the vehicle. I have a chain and a long shank lock, so there's always that. I used to do that in the truck, since the truck has a much higher rate of break-in than the car.
Re: Embarrassing incident
Posted: Wed May 05, 2021 6:30 am
by G.A. Heath
I have a Tuffy console vault in my pickup and their secure underseat lockbox in my Jeep. Not fool proof but much better than the cabled lock boxes, which are better than nothing.
Re: Embarrassing incident
Posted: Wed May 05, 2021 7:23 am
by Paladin
Glad it ended well, even if it gives your wife a story you'd rather she didn't know!
Re: Embarrassing incident
Posted: Wed May 05, 2021 7:26 am
by Archery1
G.A. Heath wrote: ↑Wed May 05, 2021 6:30 am
I have a Tuffy console vault in my pickup and their secure underseat lockbox in my Jeep. Not fool proof but much better than the cabled lock boxes, which are better than nothing.
I have that console vault in my truck as well!! Easy enough to install and tucked deep in the console!
Re: Embarrassing incident
Posted: Wed May 05, 2021 10:43 am
by G.A. Heath
And it is well made.
Re: Embarrassing incident
Posted: Wed May 05, 2021 10:38 pm
by Jim Beaux
bbhack wrote: ↑Wed May 05, 2021 12:34 am
So, I get in the car. I was at the gym. I had placed the EDC between the seat and console. I checked, and it was not there.
I was 99.5% sure I remembered putting it there. That's the only place in the passenger compartment I will put it. Now, I was second thinking, did I really lock the door? Was it possible that I left it at home? In those situations, the mind plays tricks.
I get home. Check. No, not there. Call police, make report of stolen pistol. Officer comes by. Super nice guy.
Wife gets home. We chat a little. Cop goes to write up report.
Wife looks under seat. There it is.
That's enough of this story.
Even though this was a false alarm, I'm rethinking how to store in the vehicle. I have a chain and a long shank lock, so there's always that. I used to do that in the truck, since the truck has a much higher rate of break-in than the car.
When things like this go down, never make eye contact with your bride. The memory locks in her brain forever.
Re: Embarrassing incident
Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 5:17 am
by Tex1961
Console lock box in my Jeep as well. I have a soft top so it literally was the very first thing I purchased when I brought it home. Hats off to OP, not gonna lie, you got stones admitting that, but dang man especially as a LTC holder you should know better than leaving an unsecured firearm in your car. But at least this might be a good reminder for the rest of us.
Re: Embarrassing incident
Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 6:35 am
by 03Lightningrocks
bbhack wrote: ↑Wed May 05, 2021 12:34 am
So, I get in the car. I was at the gym. I had placed the EDC between the seat and console. I checked, and it was not there.
I was 99.5% sure I remembered putting it there. That's the only place in the passenger compartment I will put it. Now, I was second thinking, did I really lock the door? Was it possible that I left it at home? In those situations, the mind plays tricks.
I get home. Check. No, not there. Call police, make report of stolen pistol. Officer comes by. Super nice guy.
Wife gets home. We chat a little. Cop goes to write up report. Wife looks under seat. There it is.
That's enough of this story.
Even though this was a false alarm, I'm rethinking how to store in the vehicle. I have a chain and a long shank lock, so there's always that. I used to do that in the truck, since the truck has a much higher rate of break-in than the car.
I use to keep mine in the same location. After about the third time it slipped down to the floor I changed locations. I was concerned about it being available in an emergency situation.
Re: Embarrassing incident
Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 9:41 am
by baseballguy2001
In my BMW there is a small storage space with a closable door just to the left of the steering wheel, just under the headlight switch. It's the perfect spot for my Colt Mustang. I have good access if I need it, but it's also very convenient to take it out when I park. My Colt Defender fits in there, but the door won't close and keep it hidden. I've tried the lockable storage boxes, they are great for storage and security, but terrible in the "I need it quick department".
Re: Embarrassing incident
Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 1:23 pm
by Soccerdad1995
baseballguy2001 wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 9:41 am
In my BMW there is a small storage space with a closable door just to the left of the steering wheel, just under the headlight switch. It's the perfect spot for my Colt Mustang. I have good access if I need it, but it's also very convenient to take it out when I park. My Colt Defender fits in there, but the door won't close and keep it hidden. I've tried the lockable storage boxes, they are great for storage and security, but terrible in the "I need it quick department".
This is one thing I really miss about my old 535. I drive an X5 now, and despite being a much larger vehicle, that storage compartment is tiny. Like Kel-Tec P3AT tiny. A J frame won't even fit.
But is does have a great covered space in the back that will hold a couple AR's or Shockwave's. So that's a decent trade-off.
Re: Embarrassing incident
Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 5:39 pm
by TxRVer
This thread made me think. I ordered a console vault for my Ram 1500 this morning.
Re: Embarrassing incident
Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 6:24 pm
by 03Lightningrocks
TxRVer wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 5:39 pm
This thread made me think. I ordered a console vault for my Ram 1500 this morning.
Now you need to order a Ford F150 for that console box and you will be all set.
Re: Embarrassing incident
Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 6:27 pm
by Tex1961
03Lightningrocks wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 6:24 pm
TxRVer wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 5:39 pm
This thread made me think. I ordered a console vault for my Ram 1500 this morning.
Now you need to order a Ford F150 for that console box and you will be all set.
MODERATORS, HELP. SOMEONE IS CUSSING ON THE FORUM.
Re: Embarrassing incident
Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 6:28 pm
by 03Lightningrocks
Re: Embarrassing incident
Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 6:09 am
by TxRVer
03Lightningrocks wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 6:24 pm
TxRVer wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 5:39 pm
This thread made me think. I ordered a console vault for my Ram 1500 this morning.
Now you need to order a Ford F150 for that console box and you will be all set.
