Politics aside, I'm looking for a place to store my handgun in my Countryman. I'm headed on a road trip through remote parts of NM and CO over the holidays and want to be prepared. There are lots of shady folks living out in those parts (ex: meth labs), and I don't want to end up on the wrong page in the newspaper if I'm broken down on the side of the road (thank you run flats) or stuck riding out a storm and I bump into one of these guys.

Who has a good place to securely store a handgun in a Countryman? Are there any products out there that will hold it in one place? Do you just put it under the seat, or are there contraptions out there for stashing it somewhere else? I'm fairly new to the Countryman, and FWIW, I'm a licensed handgun owner with plenty of training with the military. Just looking for a way to keep things in place where I want them in case things go south.

 

Best place is on your waistband. Use IWB holster

 

Yup.

It's not good to you in the heat of the moment being in your glove box/under the seat/or anywhere not on your person.

 

If you go the IWB, make sure you have your CCW with you or if you get caught, you will be with gangbangers all night long at the joint...

 

Yeah I'm trying to avoid that if possible. CO only honors CCW for residents of the state it was issued from, so I can't do that. I'm thinking of trying to find a way to attach a holster on the underside of the dash below the ignition switch, but I'm not sure if I want to Velcro or screw anything in. I've got a belt holster for open carrying if I find myself waiting for AAA to send a tow truck or something

 

glad you're military trained and are able to evaluate the depth of a situation that you'd need to keep it that close at hand for, otherwise it becomes another road rage killing byline.

my 2 bits... with the situations you're hypothetically speaking of, storing it far enough away that it requires a conscious, intentional effort to access would seem like the safest place... for everyone.

 

If you do not have a CCW for a particular state you're travelling through then storing it within reach will potentially land you in a bad place with the law.

Follow the laws of the state for transporting a firearm.

 

FYI, from http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite.../1251594549010 :

Quote:

If I'm traveling through Colorado with a weapon, Can I Have it in my vehicle?

So he'll be just fine to have a loaded handgun in the car. Do you have a CCW from NM? Or no? If you do, you may carry concealed in Colorado.

 

As for a location for the weapon, I would choose either underneath the front seat (not very accessible) or between either of the front seats and the center console. If you have a soft holster, you can simply wedge it between the seat and console.

Easy access and fairly secure (in terms of not moving).

 

This product may help. Perhaps it could fit under the seat or something.

http://www.sentrysafe.com/HDC/Quick_Access_Pistol_Safe

 

This is my solution. The little shelf was from a site mentioned here on the forum. Sorry for not having the link. It holds the gun perfectly. No rattling and cost somewhere around $30. I suppose I need to say that I have CCW privileges due to being a retired police sergeant.

 

I prefer to carry on my person at all times but there are lots of great options out there custom seat covers with built in holsters ect also not sure if this fits cm but might be worth looking into www.gungodess.com has a steering column holster mount

Good luck on your drive travel safe

 

Likely too late for your upcoming trip but Wet Okole has a concealed gun pouch option with their seat covers.

 

Sorry correct link should be

http://www.gungoddess.com/productima...product_id=333

 

License is from FL, so by not being a resident of that state any more, I'm only eligible for in-car and open carry in CO.

Some good ideas so far. I'm thinking of rigging something up to attach to the rail between it and the seat

 

Lots of shady folks??? I think your just a little bit paranoid. Traveled those roads many times over the last 30 years...never ever felt like I needed a gun for protection.

 

This!

I have lived in CO for 30 years. I am an avid camper and off-roader. I have never felt the need to use my firearm. (and yes, I carry. Mostly for wildlife)

 

super, super important stuff here. everybody should put down their articles about the shootings in CT and pay attention.

seriously man, you could pick a more sensitive time to bring this up.

 

got a sun roof?

mount a fifty cal on top .... why play around?

 

not the place to be judgmental this was a legitimate question and if the topic is upsetting to you than should move on to the next thread.
i would rather see people carry safely and responsibly.
as a person who is required to carry a firearm i understand the need for comfortable safe and accessible holsters.

 

Geez, you thought the sunroof rattled before...

 

For me as soon as I get in the car, I put mine in the net on the passenger side floor or just between the seat and the emergency brake. Both spots are quickly accessible. Just don't do the pocket on the door. After lots of pratice, the door pocket is to confined to make a quick draw in an emergency.

 

MINI and guns! That is a first!

Well, only in US of A...

 

Obviously you've never seen a or a

 

The .50 Cal would be too much for the car and probably make it flip onto it's side. The M240 machine gun (7.62) would be a much better option. Just make sure to build a mount like the one on the loader's position (lower hatch) on top of an M1A1 tank.

That way you can traverse it around without being restricted by a pole mount. There's a catch basin for the spent ammo (hot casings will burn seats), a mount for the ammo can, handles and firing trigger all in a neat package.