Where does your handgun go when you're driving?

It depends long trip or short .
long in center box one hour ride or longer time
short 4:00 .
one always in pocket
 
belt / holster

BIG believer that your pistol needs to be in your holster, on your belt or rig. Those guns clipped or loose may end up who knows where in a collision, what's to say one in a door pocket or console that takes a lick is even accessable. A car bump is a common thug tactic.

The BIG reason is that you leave the dang gun in the vehicle, and you get out for something mindless, like pumping gas, and you need it.

I have gone many hours, 6-8 in a veh, behind the wheel, with a full size auto in a belt hoslter even with my pants seam. I am a pretty big guy and had no probs.

I can't begin to count the time with a duty rig.
 
IWB at about 3:00 around town.

For long trips, I like fanny packs. Go ahead and laugh, but the pistol is very comfortable and accessible in your lap, and I really don't care what people at gas stations and rest stops think of my fashion sense.
 
It really needs to be firmly attached to your body or the car some way. A loose gun in a collision becomes a deadly missile. And I would definitely never laugh at some guy with a fanny pack on.
 
I tuck it under my right thigh, normally

unless I pick up a hiker. if the latter, it goes under my left thigh
 
On my belt or on the seat next to me. Don't usually wear it unless out in the hills.


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bamaranger said:
BIG believer that your pistol needs to be in your holster, on your belt or rig. Those guns clipped or loose may end up who knows where in a collision, what's to say one in a door pocket or console that takes a lick is even accessable. A car bump is a common thug tactic.

The BIG reason is that you leave the dang gun in the vehicle, and you get out for something mindless, like pumping gas, and you need it.

I have gone many hours, 6-8 in a veh, behind the wheel, with a full size auto in a belt hoslter even with my pants seam. I am a pretty big guy and had no probs.

I can't begin to count the time with a duty rig.
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Bingo! That's why I stay at 4:00 even when driving. Sadly this happened today -.- on. The way to lunch.

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SIG 1911 XO / SA 1911 custom / Colt Gold Cup / Colt 70 Series / SIG P226 e2 / Browning High-power / Walther PPQ / G34 / G19 / G21 / G22 / S&W M-19 / Hk USP 40 / Rem 870 / Rock R. AR-15

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MLeake said:
Lane changing sideswipe?

More importantly, are you ok?
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Yeah I'm ok, thank you!

Exactly. My ABS light has been on along with my traction control light which says "off" now. Finally, with bald tires to top it all off. Was getting tailgated. To changed lanes, he was still on me to hit the gas to change to the next and wheels spun while doing 35-40 cars rear end did this.

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Straightened me out though. Then the process began. Everyone tries racing me cause of the car I have.


I don't street race. We have a track for a reason. Ex girlfriend passed away doing that stupidity. (Not seeking pity) I just really don't think it's wise. Miami is all street lights unless you're on the highway.

Regardless of that.

Guns > Cars
For the past 5-6 years lol. Rather spend that money I need on my car repair to get a Dan Wesson 1911.

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SIG 1911 XO / SA 1911 custom / Colt Gold Cup / Colt 70 Series / SIG P226 e2 / Browning High-power / Walther PPQ / G34 / G19 / G21 / G22 / S&W M-19 / Hk USP 40 / Rem 870 / Rock R. AR-15

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Really need to replace those tires, though, especially with the rain you get down there.

This kind of highlights the argument about guns vs risk management, IE how people worry about self-defense that might never be required, but ignore more mundane issues such as excessive BMI, high blood pressure, health insurance... or good tires on vehicles.

Not trying to give you a hard time, just put a little perspective into things.

Tell you what, though, I don't buy cheap guns, shoes, or tires. They can all hurt you.
 
Secured in holster, for three reasons:

1- I have been to too many accidents where the occupants of the car could not call 911 because they lost their cell phone in the crash...... and had to wait until someone stopped and made the call for them...... in one case, they sat on the side of the road next to their overturned car for 10 minutes before someone stopped and called.....

2- It stays in the holster. Holster stays IWB or in the safe. No unnecessary handling.

3- Keep it simple. Moving your gun around complicates things. Simple is smooth, smooth is fast.
 
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And keep the S&W BG .380 in my pocket.


Rembrandt- any issues with heat? In fla with a black truck I can only imagine how hot it would get, I've got three ceiling pockets that I've considered keeping a pistol in, just not sure about long term wear.
 
Mine is always on my hip in the holster, when ever I carry. I carry a big X2 taser on my duty belt for work, so i'm use to having something on my hip all day so the guns dont bother me at all.
 
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