Gun for the trunk

Having lived in big cities all my life (Chicago driving thru Cabrini Green, LA driving thru Compton, Watts) I would have to say that your wits and your car are your best weapons in a potential riot. If you look at the videos of people who got hurt in the LA riots, it seemed like the people who froze, stopped their cars, had their windows open and doors unlocked were the ones who got beaten.

Your best defense is to have doors locked, windows closed and to leave enough manuvering room between you and the car infront of you. If things turn ugly, just get out of there. Drive on the sidewalk, drive in the opposite lane, go in reverse - whatever it takes.

In order to shoot a gun in this situation you would have to stop your car,open your window and/or get out of your car. All this does is makes you a better target and it will probably be the guy you don't see behind you who shoots you.

As a general rule when driving thru bad neighborhoods:
1.) Never talk to anyone - especially those who approach you.
2.) Always act like you know where you are going. Don't act like a lost tourist.
3.) Don't act like you are afraid. Its better to act like an insane crack head twitching your head and talking to yourself or if you are a relatively clean cut kind of guy, pick up something that looks like a microphone and start talking into it - they will think you are an undercover cop.
 
You need a rifle, .223 or .30cal. Something carbine length for quick handling. I like the shotgun except you must consider that your adversary will likely be near a car also and shotguns are not good car penetrators.
 
Something that won't rust easily being exposed to damp air for days or weeks on end. A Glock would be choice number one. although it's very rust resistant I would coat the internal metal parts with a good rust preventative anyway and feel pretty sure it will be ready for war when the time comes.
I would keep a handgun rather than a long gun, or maybe one of each. If your car breaks down on the bad side of town and you have to walk for help you don't want to be toting a shotgun with you to the service station. If your state has an open carry law allowing you to carry a handgun as long as it is not concealed you can stuff the Glock in your waistband and leave it slightly visible yet not overtly conspicuous and you'll be good to go.
 
Long gun = any shotgun with at least 5-round capability


Handgun = Ruger auto-pistol in the caliber of your choice (the 9x19's are inexpensive and hi-caps are still available)


I prefer a handgun in the car because I can use it while driving (if I put it in the glove box first).

In my state it is not an issue.........

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"All my ammo is factory ammo"
 
In my humble opinion, I would recommend a 16" AR-15. Light to carry and handle, light recoil, accurate and easy to operate. Remember whatever you do decide on, it is very important to practice and be very proficent with it. You must have confidence in the weapon and yourself as far as operating the weapon and being able to hit at what you aim at. :)
 
I am not going to break any laws.
A gun in the glove box is illegal in this state.
I think I may get another Glock 23 like the one I have at home and put it in the trunk (unloaded in a locked case, ammo separate) which is what is required here. That way I will not have to practice with two different types of weapons.
If only I were at home, where I could carry my beautiful little Sig 230 in my purse!
 
Ala Dan, You need to check out your state's gun laws again. I checked recently and found the following: Ala does not honor "any" other state's CCW. It is against the law to carry any loaded gun in your vehicle without a CCW. Ala does not issue non-resident CCW without a "good reason", like business needs. It is one of the few states that does not honor a travelers right to travel across the state with a loaded gun in their possesion. I don't mean this as a flame, I think a lot of Ala residents don't realize how restrictive Ala's gun laws are. Wish it would change.
 
Remember that laws tend to be enforced or not enforced in accordance with local custom and social moraise. I know here in south TX it is technically illegal to carry a loaded handgun in a vehicle without a CHL but almost everyone I know does it and I've never heard of anyone going to jail for it. The cops never ask if you have firarms in the vehicle unless you are known to them to be a bad character. A good cop won't arrest a lady with a gun in her trunk (or under the seat) who is carrying it for personal protection (at least according to the cops I know here in TX). You really should look into getting a permit to carry in your county if Missouri doesn't have state wide licensing. As long as you have a social security number you should be eligible. BTW, fantastic choices in hardware.
 
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