Installed "handgun" safe in my truck today. **PICS**

Is there anything to prevent someone from unbolting it from underneath the truck?
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Simply using domed top bolts (carriage bolts) with the ends inside the safe would solve that problem.
 
Simply using domed top bolts (carriage bolts) with the ends inside the safe would solve that problem.
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Yeah, but then the bolts would not have been long enough on the underside to mount the bracket onto them over the frame brace. I solved the problem by affixing the nuts onto the bolts with J-B Weld. Now they would need a handheld rotary cutter to slice through the bolts since bolt cutters will not fit under the truck. The nuts wil not come off at all even if they could break the J-B Weld since the hex head bolts inside the safe will just spin if not held with a wrench while the are being twisted.
 
Sounds like an even better solution, i'm restoring a 69 c10 and i'm thinking about installing some form of safe box too so I might do something like this
 
I agree with the sentiment that you'd lock up anything worth stealing, so this truck isn't worth the effort - but unfortunately I guess we can't count on the logic of criminals. Hope it works well for you.
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Can it be seen from outside the truck with the doors closed and windows rolled up? I'm thinking that nothing says "I'm worth breaking into" like a truck with a visible safe.
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I guess at that point is when it'd be decided to break into the truck or take the whole thing altogether then tear it to pieces in a safe location. It happens.

But then they bad guys may discuss whether or not they want to gamble on grand theft or not, who's on parole, how much time they got left on probation, etc....


Nice job installing the safe.
 
Looks cool but.......what happens if you get pulled over? Officer I have a weapon in the truck. Would you give him the combination or let them impound your truck?
 
WINSTON THE WOLF
Looks cool but.......what happens if you get pulled over? Officer I have a weapon in the truck. Would you give him the combination or let them impound your truck?
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Refer to your state laws.
 
well anytime you get pulled over and state that you have a weapon,the officer will want to secure the weapon first. Before questioning. That could be a problem.
 
WINSTON THE WOLF
well anytime you get pulled over and state that you have a weapon,the officer will want to secure the weapon first. Before questioning. That could be a problem.
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I don't see there being a problem unless you make one. I imagine the combo can be changed if you absolutely have no other option than to give the LEO the combo.

Which brings me to the next point of, the weapon is secured in a locked box not easily accessible. The LEO can easily ask you step out of the truck to talk if you're the only one there or to keep both your hands in sight and leave the pistol secure for your conversation. Or you may be in a state where its none of the LEOs business.

Refer to state laws - sounds like you're opening a can of worms for the sake of opening worms. If the safe works for you in your state, do it. If not, don't.
 
well anytime you get pulled over and state that you have a weapon,the officer will want to secure the weapon first.
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No, that is not true. An officer will not take possession of your firearm during a routine traffic stop unless there is reason to do so. I never did when I was an LEO and I have never had it done to me when I was stopped (twice so far).

I am not even obligated to let them know I have one on me in my state. If I tell them there is one in a locked safe in my vehicle I am sure he would just leave it there.

This is just creating problems where none exist.
 
Well things are alot different on the west coast and south west. It's a great idea, I just see problems around here. Hell I asked two friends who are officers about putting a gun under my seat in a holster and they said that is concealed, But My sister was a DPS officer and she said that is not concealed as long as it is in a holster. The law states that you can do that as long as it is in a holster.

See what I mean
 
See what I mean
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Yes, so that means every person here shall refer to their own state laws so that there is no confusion because of the potential difference of all 50 states.

Refer to YOUR state laws and apply them accordingly. We all don't have your problem...err laws. And to CYA, print out and start carrying a copy of them in your truck.
 
Great job, looks well done. I need to do that also, never get around to do it. Nice pics as always PBP. I have been pulled over for traffic stop twice while ccw. Both times the first words from my mouth is "Officer, I am a CCW permit holder and my hand gun is in my glovebox, do you have any instructions?" Both times the officer said no just don't reach for it. Neither had any issues with my CCW. Ohio State law, IIRC says its a misdemeanor if you don't inform the officer that you are armed and its a felony to touch the firearm without being instructed to do so. I googled "gijoes" to see if they listed your box , I found a gijoes but couldn't find it on their site. Anymore info?
 
An officer will not take possession of your firearm during a routine traffic stop unless there is reason to do so.
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We do it all the time. I don't feel comfortable leaving a firearm with an individual while I'm in my patrol car, writing them a citation. Having a CCW permit doesn't mean one is an angel.
 
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