How to secure two firearms in a vehicle...

wht06rado · January 19th, 2008, 01:00 PM

My family and I are getting ready to move here in a few months and one of the places we are thinking about moving to is owned by the military and is technically 'base housing' even though it is not on a base. In order for me to carry off base I would have to have my gun locked up driving off housing, holster my gun and go about my day. Then lock my gun back up prior to driving back onto housing. It may be a pain but living there is a good move for us financially. I obviously need a lock box for my truck that I can carry out to my truck from my house and then back in. My question is, what can I do when I am carrying a primary AND a backup? I was looking at the COM lock boxes but I would have to have two of them, one for each gun, and I don't have that much room in my truck for two boxes. Any suggestions??

Sporty79 · January 19th, 2008, 04:10 PM

How about a small breifcase that locks???

wht06rado · January 19th, 2008, 05:55 PM

Hmm...I like that idea. It would be easy to transport and it would deffinately hold two guns. I just wonder what people would think if they saw me carrying a briefcase with me. I don't look like the type to carry a brief case. Something along those lines would work though. Thanks for the idea.

Anyone else got any other ideas?

archer51 · January 19th, 2008, 08:48 PM

Sentry makes several different size fire safe lockable document boxes. Dimensions below. Not exactly lightweight, but will do what you want.
Just out of curiosity what part of VA are you looking to move to?

Exterior dimensions: 8 1/8"H x 14 1/4W x 11" D
Interior dimensions: 5 3/4"H x 12"W x 7 1/2"D

wht06rado · January 19th, 2008, 09:25 PM

I'm in Newport News right now. Looking to move to Yorktown. I'm not sure if you are familiar with that area or not.

archer51 · January 19th, 2008, 09:31 PM

Slightly familiar with it, I'm in Richmond and don't usually go much further east tham Williamsburg

cspearling · January 20th, 2008, 01:11 AM

This is what I keep in my truck, I dont have quite the same requirements as you, but have to keep it locked up while at work. I like the fact that it locks to the seat frame too, keeping it secure in the vehicle if you so desire.

MidwayUSA - Secure-It Large Pistol Security Box 9-1/2" x 6-1/2" x 1-3/4" Steel Black

And for $25 you cant beat it with a stick!!

wht06rado · January 20th, 2008, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cspearling

This is what I keep in my truck, I dont have quite the same requirements as you, but have to keep it locked up while at work. I like the fact that it locks to the seat frame too, keeping it secure in the vehicle if you so desire.

MidwayUSA - Secure-It Large Pistol Security Box 9-1/2" x 6-1/2" x 1-3/4" Steel Black

And for $25 you cant beat it with a stick!!

I've looked at those and I like them. It's just that I would have to carry two of them out to my truck with me everytime I leave and then carry both back in when I came back. I would like to be able to have them both in one case.

MaxLoad · January 20th, 2008, 02:58 PM

When I used to live in Kalifornia I had to transport my pistols to and from the range in a locked container. I used a locking briefcase similar to this one, but mine was considerably less expensive.
I picked mine up at a gun show and I believe I paid $30 for it.
Hope this helps.

45 Carry · January 22nd, 2008, 03:41 PM

Use a small lockable tool box. Put some foam in it you're all set.

January 19th, 2008, 01:00 PM	#1
wht06rado Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 759	How to secure two firearms in a vehicle... My family and I are getting ready to move here in a few months and one of the places we are thinking about moving to is owned by the military and is technically 'base housing' even though it is not on a base. In order for me to carry off base I would have to have my gun locked up driving off housing, holster my gun and go about my day. Then lock my gun back up prior to driving back onto housing. It may be a pain but living there is a good move for us financially. I obviously need a lock box for my truck that I can carry out to my truck from my house and then back in. My question is, what can I do when I am carrying a primary AND a backup? I was looking at the COM lock boxes but I would have to have two of them, one for each gun, and I don't have that much room in my truck for two boxes. Any suggestions?? __________________ “They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security” Benjamin Franklin I'm not pro gun, I'm pro rights. What are you? NRA Member ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

January 19th, 2008, 05:55 PM	#3
wht06rado Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 759	Hmm...I like that idea. It would be easy to transport and it would deffinately hold two guns. I just wonder what people would think if they saw me carrying a briefcase with me. I don't look like the type to carry a brief case. Something along those lines would work though. Thanks for the idea. Anyone else got any other ideas? __________________ “They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security” Benjamin Franklin I'm not pro gun, I'm pro rights. What are you? NRA Member ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

January 19th, 2008, 09:25 PM	#5
wht06rado Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 759	I'm in Newport News right now. Looking to move to Yorktown. I'm not sure if you are familiar with that area or not. __________________ “They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security” Benjamin Franklin I'm not pro gun, I'm pro rights. What are you? NRA Member ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

January 20th, 2008, 01:11 AM	#7
cspearling Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Portland, MI Posts: 22	This is what I keep in my truck, I dont have quite the same requirements as you, but have to keep it locked up while at work. I like the fact that it locks to the seat frame too, keeping it secure in the vehicle if you so desire. MidwayUSA - Secure-It Large Pistol Security Box 9-1/2" x 6-1/2" x 1-3/4" Steel Black And for $25 you cant beat it with a stick!! __________________ "I'd rather be judged in a box by a jury than carred in a box by my friends!"

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January 19th, 2008, 04:10 PM	#2
Sporty79 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 181	How about a small breifcase that locks???

January 19th, 2008, 08:48 PM	#4
archer51 VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: VA Posts: 2,541	Sentry makes several different size fire safe lockable document boxes. Dimensions below. Not exactly lightweight, but will do what you want. Just out of curiosity what part of VA are you looking to move to? Exterior dimensions: 8 1/8"H x 14 1/4W x 11" D Interior dimensions: 5 3/4"H x 12"W x 7 1/2"D

January 19th, 2008, 09:31 PM	#6
archer51 VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: VA Posts: 2,541	Slightly familiar with it, I'm in Richmond and don't usually go much further east tham Williamsburg

January 20th, 2008, 02:58 PM	#9
MaxLoad Ex Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 157	When I used to live in Kalifornia I had to transport my pistols to and from the range in a locked container. I used a locking briefcase similar to this one, but mine was considerably less expensive. I picked mine up at a gun show and I believe I paid $30 for it. Hope this helps.

January 22nd, 2008, 03:41 PM	#10
45 Carry Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: St. Louis County Missouri Posts: 26	Use a small lockable tool box. Put some foam in it you're all set.