Anyone with a carry permit on here, and how do you carry in your Vette?
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Anyone with a carry permit on here, and how do you carry in your Vette?
Evening everyone, one subject I haven't seen anyone discuss is legally carrying a firearm in our cars. For those of us that do, how do you carry? I mean on body carry, not transporting to the range or whatnot in a container. Ive been worried about carrying at the standard 4 o clock position as I don't want to dig into the leather or the bolsters, so I've defaulted to ankle carry, but that has limited what I can wear and it isn't always the optimal choice. Im mostly looking to start a conversation and get a little group think going to see what my corvette brothers and sisters do. I would rather not get into the gun control debate, more just how those of us who LEGALLY carry chose to do so. I hope everyone is having a nice week, and will be looking forward to your feedback.
-Gabe
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02-16-2018, 08:18 PM
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I recommend that you always carry the weapon on your person. That way you always know where it is. When you get out of the car, it is with you. You never know where and when a threat will surface. Find a weapon that is easy and comfortable to carry like a smaller Glock or S&W Shield. I recommend 9mm or .40 cal. Those rounds have plenty of stopping power and you can usually carry more rounds more comfortably. Get an extra magazine and carry that where it is also accessible. Don't be fooled by a larger caliber because it is all about shot placement. The threat will keep coming if your shots are not on target. The more rounds you can send to the target, the better chance of neutralizing the threat.
As an LEO, I have seen many weapons stolen from cars because well meaning gun owners who "forgot" their gun in the car. That's just another illegal gun on the streets for us.
Once you pick a comfortable gun and holster, PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE. Muscle memory is everything when faced with a stressful encounter. We practice all the time. Practice drawing while seated in the car. (unloaded of course). If a threat is coming at you, shoot right though the windshield. The bullet will only make a hole and will loose only a small amount of velocity. I have done it.
ALWAYS let an Officer know when you are carrying a weapon and wait for commands. Stay Alive!
Not trying to insult anyone's skill level, just trying to offer good advice from our side. Most of us support responsible gun ownership.
Stay safe everyone.
As an LEO, I have seen many weapons stolen from cars because well meaning gun owners who "forgot" their gun in the car. That's just another illegal gun on the streets for us.
Once you pick a comfortable gun and holster, PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE. Muscle memory is everything when faced with a stressful encounter. We practice all the time. Practice drawing while seated in the car. (unloaded of course). If a threat is coming at you, shoot right though the windshield. The bullet will only make a hole and will loose only a small amount of velocity. I have done it.
ALWAYS let an Officer know when you are carrying a weapon and wait for commands. Stay Alive!
Not trying to insult anyone's skill level, just trying to offer good advice from our side. Most of us support responsible gun ownership.
Stay safe everyone.
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Melting Slicks
When I have a passenger I have it on me, with my shirt covering it I have not had an issue with any part of the rig messing up the leather. When i'm alone I stuff the holster and gun between the center console and passenger seat.
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I usually carry a small revolver in my pocket and put it in the console when driving. I want to get a pocket made on the back of the passenger seat to hold one. It would be easy to get to.
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Permit holder here for decades.
Most of the time it is OWB in paddle holster. I usually adjust it to about the 2'o clock position for comfort and the ability to draw. This keeps it away from the seat belt as well. Hence the use of a paddle-style holster.
If traveling long-distance on the interstate it is usually unholstered and immediately behind the passenger headrest just behind the partition. It is well within reach, and given the lesser-risk environment of the interstate, well within limits of acquisition.
One bit of warning for new(er) carriers:
Only through training will you REALLY understand how much the steering wheel gets in the way and how quickly you can drop your weapon or at least foul your ability to draw and aim. There are classes to build skills or you can just practice (safely) quite often as this is an extremely perishable skill-set.
Have fun, be safe and ENJOY
Most of the time it is OWB in paddle holster. I usually adjust it to about the 2'o clock position for comfort and the ability to draw. This keeps it away from the seat belt as well. Hence the use of a paddle-style holster.
If traveling long-distance on the interstate it is usually unholstered and immediately behind the passenger headrest just behind the partition. It is well within reach, and given the lesser-risk environment of the interstate, well within limits of acquisition.
One bit of warning for new(er) carriers:
Only through training will you REALLY understand how much the steering wheel gets in the way and how quickly you can drop your weapon or at least foul your ability to draw and aim. There are classes to build skills or you can just practice (safely) quite often as this is an extremely perishable skill-set.
Have fun, be safe and ENJOY
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Thanks for the replies everyone! I love how many of us are here! I had no clue! Ive had my permit for years, and when I drove sedans and trucks my standard 4 o clock spot was fine, shortly before getting the Vette I found myself going the ankle route more and more for comfort and less chance of printing, then 100% ankle after I got the vette. But that was just a Kahr PM9, a little bitty thing that would hide there well but is a finicky thing at times. In my county there was a goofy restriction where you could only have 3 handguns on a CCW at a time, and the options I had on there led to me only carrying that one. But as of last fall you can have an unlimited number, so I'm going to be carrying some of my larger framed pistols on occasion with IWB my only option, and its had me worried about Evett's leather .
-Gabe
-Gabe
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I have a Galco leather concealed holster that places my weapon comfortably tucked under/near my left arm pit. It is great for driving, and stays out of my range of normal motion, as well as stays out of sight if I wear a light jacket. I typically carry a gen-4 Glock model.17, which is 8" long (in my opinion a pretty big gun for a conceal carry) and It is quite manageable while driving. It is not my favorite holster though; I only utilize it if I take the Vette, or go on a photo shoot. Gotta have something on me with $7K+ in camera gear I tote around these days!
I got pulled over some weeks ago with it, and the officer couldn't even tell it was on me. I just gripped the wheel and informed him I had a weapon on me, and when he said I could, I gave him all my stuff including my concealed weapons permit, and every thing was totally cool. Didn't even get a ticket.
I got pulled over some weeks ago with it, and the officer couldn't even tell it was on me. I just gripped the wheel and informed him I had a weapon on me, and when he said I could, I gave him all my stuff including my concealed weapons permit, and every thing was totally cool. Didn't even get a ticket.
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I installed a cheap holster that I screwed to the knee bolster just below the ignition key. It's out of sight and easy to reach and pull out. Then when I leave the car I just put the firearm back in my OWB holster.
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Then again on the vettes low front seat you could always fab a mount to the seat rail bolts snd keep it under your legs, would be easy to draw and stealthy.
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I just keep mine in my holster on my belt. Crossbreed and Beretta PX4.
I got pulled over by one of Iowa's finest in the Fall and I let him know I was carrying. He friendly recommended I NOT carry it on person when in the vehicle. He actually thanked me for being a responsible citizen and carrying.
I got pulled over by one of Iowa's finest in the Fall and I let him know I was carrying. He friendly recommended I NOT carry it on person when in the vehicle. He actually thanked me for being a responsible citizen and carrying.
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Permit holder here for decades.
Most of the time it is OWB in paddle holster. I usually adjust it to about the 2'o clock position for comfort and the ability to draw. This keeps it away from the seat belt as well. Hence the use of a paddle-style holster.
If traveling long-distance on the interstate it is usually unholstered and immediately behind the passenger headrest just behind the partition. It is well within reach, and given the lesser-risk environment of the interstate, well within limits of acquisition.
One bit of warning for new(er) carriers:
Only through training will you REALLY understand how much the steering wheel gets in the way and how quickly you can drop your weapon or at least foul your ability to draw and aim. There are classes to build skills or you can just practice (safely) quite often as this is an extremely perishable skill-set.
Have fun, be safe and ENJOY
Most of the time it is OWB in paddle holster. I usually adjust it to about the 2'o clock position for comfort and the ability to draw. This keeps it away from the seat belt as well. Hence the use of a paddle-style holster.
If traveling long-distance on the interstate it is usually unholstered and immediately behind the passenger headrest just behind the partition. It is well within reach, and given the lesser-risk environment of the interstate, well within limits of acquisition.
One bit of warning for new(er) carriers:
Only through training will you REALLY understand how much the steering wheel gets in the way and how quickly you can drop your weapon or at least foul your ability to draw and aim. There are classes to build skills or you can just practice (safely) quite often as this is an extremely perishable skill-set.
Have fun, be safe and ENJOY
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I just keep mine in my holster on my belt. Crossbreed and Beretta PX4.
I got pulled over by one of Iowa's finest in the Fall and I let him know I was carrying. He friendly recommended I NOT carry it on person when in the vehicle. He actually thanked me for being a responsible citizen and carrying.
I got pulled over by one of Iowa's finest in the Fall and I let him know I was carrying. He friendly recommended I NOT carry it on person when in the vehicle. He actually thanked me for being a responsible citizen and carrying.
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I carry a G42 in my pocket in a holster. When I'm driving it rides next to me in the console.