OK, I think I have looked at everything that is out there but I could not find what I want. What I'm looking for is as follows:
1. slim: one gun
2. the combination pad is up front not on the top so that I can mount it under a seat where there isn't that much room
3. I think I would prefer a mechanical combination instead of electrical (but electrical which could be tied into the vehicle power with rechargeable battery backup would also be good)
I am also interested in what folks are doing. I found the console vault, but my console is already packed with stuff (First Aid Kit, Knife, Leatherman, Flashlight, etc) and really cant hold a firearm too. I drive a CrewCab silverado and would love to find something like what you are looking for to go under the middle seat in the back.
Nope, it's key operated. If I need it fast it's going to be hard to get to.
I think I would prefer a mechanical combination instead of electrical (but electrical which could be tied into the vehicle power with rechargeable battery backup would also be good)
I think of those safes as being something I would use to secure the gun in case I visit some place where I can't carry. You want one that you can use as a method of concealed carry in the car?
Well yes and no. You're right on securing it there for visiting the places where I can't carry, but also since I'm not going to be carrying 24/7 I will still want it to be somewhat accessible: convenient yet out of the way.
Some of the electronic opening safes are fast. But may be a bit bulky and expensive. I have a COM safe that seems to work, and just wear my gun when it is not locked up.
Not sure if this helps or not, but I have an electronic safe and have not changed the batteries since new over 6 years ago. It opens on average about 3-5 times per week. It's one of those Sentry fire safes that you can buy at Wal-Mart. I keep guns and other stuff in it. It is supposed to have a low batt alert. I have no experience with the electronic gun safes, but based on my experience with my fire safe, I think I would trust them. Especially if I made myself change the battery once per year or something.
There is some debate about combination devices and who knows the combination and what that means re: posession / access.
With a Key, if my wife (no Carry permit) does not have the Key and the firearm is locked in the case, NO problem. she OBVIOUSLY doesn't have access or posession.
With a combination ... Any adult around a combination lock owned / used by someone they know / trust (a SO for example) is usually assumed to have the combo.
I don't think this would be an issue in the eyes of the law as long as you and your SO both tell the police/court that she didn't know the combo. Unless someone has seen her enter the combo in the safe, they've got no proof that she had access to the firearm.
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