Concealed carry while driving, some questions

Maybe there is something to this I do not get, I don't know a whole lot, but the whole idea sounds to be over complicating it. Why try to conceal in the car?

I say when you get into the car remove pistol, place in one of the many areas where you can easily reach it if need be :).

A nice setup in the truck I've seen is to have a holster that clips under the steering column - grab it palm up, even sneakier to do for a southpaw.
 
I carry appendix just as much as OWB on my 4 o'clock. If you allow the seatbelt to ride over your clothing, then drawing your firearm will be greatly hindered. If you pull your garments over the seatbelt, then you have a better chance of being able to draw in any meaningfully efficient way. You can also unzip your coat and have your shirt ride up a little more to speed your draw.

Just be cautious if you get pulled over. I'd stage any documents by clipping them to a visor, and would inform the officer. That's a lot better than having to explain why your clothes are disheveled around a possible bulge, and you won't have to reach for things that are out of view.
 
depending on how long the drive is.... i either carry on my right hip and when i fasten my seat belt i adjust it so it can get to it... or i put it right in the valley of no return lol in the holster ( between the seat and center console ) and put a hat or something over it... it stays secure and it's quick n easy access... and when i do this i drive with the passenger door locked..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wkw4kkJkNCs
 
Two words: ANKLE HOLSTER. Ankle draws are very easy and fast while seated
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I disagree. Cross draw holster while driving keeps the gun more convenient in my opinion. Personally when I'm driving the gun is in the center console cup holder. If need be, getting stopped by LE I can toss the gun into the glove box so everyone is happy.
 
If need be, getting stopped by LE I can toss the gun into the glove box so everyone is happy.
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That is a HORRIBLE idea. As a veteran LEO let me explain the problems.

A traffic stop does not begin with the pretty red and blue lights showing up in your rearview mirror. Most stops start 1-3 minutes before that. During that time the Officer/Deputy is observing you, typing or radioing in your plate, requesting back-up if they think its warented. The key point is you are being watched for furtive/suspicious movements before you realize you are under observation.

If during that observation, i saw you reach over to the glovebox, it would send up a red flag. At that point I would have to assume you had seen me and were either retreiving something (weapon?), or stashing something (drugs?).

That would ratchet up the nature of the stop, not “make everyone happy”.

I have both stopped CCW holders and been stopped as one. All of those interactions were positive. Hands on the wheel, interior lights on at night and simply start the contact stating “I have a CCW permit, what would you like me to do”.

Even before i became a LEO, i had a permit in So Calif. one of only a handful in the LA area. I got pulled over by the Calif Highway Patrol on the 10 fwy heading into LA. On his approach and asking for my DL, Reg and Ins, i said “Absolutly, but i need to tell you i have a CCW”. He actually said “No way, ive never seen one, can i look at it?” We had a nice conversation, ending in me signing a cite for speeding...LOL.
 
I keep my 357 in the door so all I need to do is grab it with my left hand most of the time 98% some time I have my shoulder holster or vest
 
Lead foot

Yes I drive too much, on occasion I go too fast.

Thus I have received a fair amount of citations....I am a travelling salesman , farmers daughter's are in short supply.

Both hands on the wheel and I inform the nice officer of the location of my weapon.

May or may not be a requirement, I beleive it is a polite gesture.
 
Ive wondered that myself, what to do if ever stopped....

Whatever the case i always run dark tints on my rear windows, makes it hard to back up at night but keeps headlights from shining into the cab. Nobody can see what im doing in there, no criminal intent but i like the privacy.
 
Lead foot

Yes I drive too much, on occasion I go too fast.

Thus I have received a fair amount of citations....I am a travelling salesman , farmers daughter's are in short supply.

Both hands on the wheel and I inform the nice officer of the location of my weapon.

May or may not be a requirement, I beleive it is a polite gesture.
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That my friend means a lot, keeping your hands on the wheel and not digging through the console or in the glove box is the first step. Next step is being polite of course and being respectful. After that I guess it is according to how decent or an ae$hat of an officer has stopped you.
 
The three guns I use for carry purposes all fit in a pocket holster. Any time I am in the car driving, the gun goes in between the passenger seat and the center console inside the holster. I can draw the gun out if I need to, and I can grab both and put them into my pocket when exiting the vehicle. Works great for me. I rarely carry any of my larger guns, but when I do its always OWB. So, in those instances I have another holster made by Blackhawk (tecgrip) that I use in the car in between the seat and console. I then transfer the gun into my OWB holster when getting out of the car.
 
There are over 800,000 police in this country who carry 3oclock and 9 oclock. I don't think any of them are doing any handwringing over their carry position. You train you plan and you practice.. its never going to be perfect.
 
That is a HORRIBLE idea. As a veteran LEO let me explain the problems.

I was waiting for someone to mention that.

In college, I took a friend who didn't have a car to look at a TV for sale. I wanted to go to the indoor range afterwards so I tossed three loaded handguns into the glove box. *I had a CCW even then.

We looked at the TV but it was much too old for him and too big for my car. We pulled out onto the main road. BOOM. Police car comes speeding up, lights and siren going. I was doing about 35 mph in the 55 mph zone as I had just pulled out.

Officer walks up. He's not happy. He accuses us of leading him on a high speed chase! "Let me see your license and registration!" I tell him, "sir, we just pulled out of that street back there. We were looking at a TV for sale." The officer calms considerably and says "crap! I wondered how you slowed down so fast.....I didn't get a good look at the car, did you see anyone speed by here?"

We could have furthered our case with a lie but it's wrong to lie and we had the TV owners as witnesses. I said "no, sorry." I really didn't want to show him the registration as I had those loaded guns in there....but I asked anyway and I was going to show him my CCW and warn him about the firearms....."no, I don't need to see your registration, it doesn't matter now."

He walked back to his car clearly let down. That was the LAST time I ever carried a pistol where I kept my registration and proof of insurance.
 
I have a holster mounted to the side of my console in my truck. That's where it rides when I'm driving.
 
A traffic stop does not begin with the pretty red and blue lights showing up in your rearview mirror. Most stops start 1-3 minutes before that. During that time the Officer/Deputy is observing you, typing or radioing in your plate, requesting back-up if they think its warented. The key point is you are being watched for furtive/suspicious movements before you realize you are under observation.

If during that observation, i saw you reach over to the glovebox, it would send up a red flag. At that point I would have to assume you had seen me and were either retreiving something (weapon?), or stashing something (drugs?).
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I would rather explain why I went to the glove box verses LEO finding/seeing a handgun in the center console.
 
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Again, I recommend just being up front about it.
1. Hands on the wheel
2. Dependent on the state the officer MAY already know that you have a CC permit.
3. Despite the immediate circumstances it could build a little rapport.

Just let the nice officer know. It's a reasonable thing to do.

We all have times that we must leave our weapon behind. Seems like when I am not driving, I am on an airplane. Due to an unfortunate experience a few years back I do not travel with guns via airplane, that's despite my permit being good at my destination.

My view on CC is it is a tremendous responsibility. Responsibility and politeness fit together like peas and carrots.
 
I agree Don P... at 62 years old I can't see myself drawing my gun from an ankle holster driving..lol I usually have one in my center console.. or just tucked beside my seat.. easy access..:cool:
 
Again, I recommend just being up front about it.
1. Hands on the wheel
2. Dependent on the state the officer MAY already know that you have a CC permit.
3. Despite the immediate circumstances it could build a little rapport.
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In my state, and those few around me, there is NO duty to infirm and my carry permit is NOT tied to my DL. I hand over the license, registration and proof of insurance.
 
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