Re: Handgun storage in a TJ?
 

We are getting our concealed carry ability in a few days here in Ohio. I
havent finished it yet but I'm planning on heading to a metal shop locally
and having them construct me a box from stainless probably 1/8" thick (10
gauge?) Then I wanted to mount it in the dead space in the right rear
fender. It would be heavy enough construction it would be damn hard for
somebody to get into, and it would be hidden so unless you really searched
you wouldnt find it under the carpet.

I looked at the locking inserts for the center console, but dosent seem like
it'd last long vs. a crow-bar and a cordless drill. Thieves here are pretty
crafty when you go to the bother of specifically locking something up like
that. I guess they are expecting to find the hope diamond or something.

Tom
97 Purple TJ

"Handywired" <handywired@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20040402225736.01570.00000591@mb-m15.aol.com...
> First, I have a concealed handgun permit, so I can legally have a handgun
in,
> for instance, a center console. To anyone reading this thread, check your
> local laws as they vary wildly from state to state.
>
> I keep a loaded handgun in my TJ. At present I use my factory locking
center
> console. I'd like to get something a little more impregnable. What
should I
> get? This needs to be a replacement for the center console; I can't use
one
> of those ones that goes under the rear seat because i routinely pull the
rear
> seat out to move music gear around and I need the open space back there...
>
> -jeff

Re: Handgun storage in a TJ?
 

We are getting our concealed carry ability in a few days here in Ohio. I
havent finished it yet but I'm planning on heading to a metal shop locally
and having them construct me a box from stainless probably 1/8" thick (10
gauge?) Then I wanted to mount it in the dead space in the right rear
fender. It would be heavy enough construction it would be damn hard for
somebody to get into, and it would be hidden so unless you really searched
you wouldnt find it under the carpet.

I looked at the locking inserts for the center console, but dosent seem like
it'd last long vs. a crow-bar and a cordless drill. Thieves here are pretty
crafty when you go to the bother of specifically locking something up like
that. I guess they are expecting to find the hope diamond or something.

Tom
97 Purple TJ

"Handywired" <handywired@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20040402225736.01570.00000591@mb-m15.aol.com...
> First, I have a concealed handgun permit, so I can legally have a handgun
in,
> for instance, a center console. To anyone reading this thread, check your
> local laws as they vary wildly from state to state.
>
> I keep a loaded handgun in my TJ. At present I use my factory locking
center
> console. I'd like to get something a little more impregnable. What
should I
> get? This needs to be a replacement for the center console; I can't use
one
> of those ones that goes under the rear seat because i routinely pull the
rear
> seat out to move music gear around and I need the open space back there...
>
> -jeff

Re: Handgun storage in a TJ?
 

We are getting our concealed carry ability in a few days here in Ohio. I
havent finished it yet but I'm planning on heading to a metal shop locally
and having them construct me a box from stainless probably 1/8" thick (10
gauge?) Then I wanted to mount it in the dead space in the right rear
fender. It would be heavy enough construction it would be damn hard for
somebody to get into, and it would be hidden so unless you really searched
you wouldnt find it under the carpet.

I looked at the locking inserts for the center console, but dosent seem like
it'd last long vs. a crow-bar and a cordless drill. Thieves here are pretty
crafty when you go to the bother of specifically locking something up like
that. I guess they are expecting to find the hope diamond or something.

Tom
97 Purple TJ

"Handywired" <handywired@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20040402225736.01570.00000591@mb-m15.aol.com...
> First, I have a concealed handgun permit, so I can legally have a handgun
in,
> for instance, a center console. To anyone reading this thread, check your
> local laws as they vary wildly from state to state.
>
> I keep a loaded handgun in my TJ. At present I use my factory locking
center
> console. I'd like to get something a little more impregnable. What
should I
> get? This needs to be a replacement for the center console; I can't use
one
> of those ones that goes under the rear seat because i routinely pull the
rear
> seat out to move music gear around and I need the open space back there...
>
> -jeff

Re: Handgun storage in a TJ?
 

Handywired did pass the time by typing:
> First, I have a concealed handgun permit, so I can legally have a handgun in,
> for instance, a center console. To anyone reading this thread, check your
> local laws as they vary wildly from state to state.
>
> I keep a loaded handgun in my TJ. At present I use my factory locking center
> console. I'd like to get something a little more impregnable. What should I
> get? This needs to be a replacement for the center console; I can't use one
> of those ones that goes under the rear seat because i routinely pull the rear
> seat out to move music gear around and I need the open space back there...
>
> -jeff

Several options, Jotto makes one. Might get some good ideas by asking your local
sheriff or highway patrol officers. Tuffy makes a good center console.

I have a carry permit also. Generally I keep the .357 in its holster or if I leave
it in the Jeep it's secured with a cable lock to the seat frame.

--
DougW

Re: Handgun storage in a TJ?
 

Handywired did pass the time by typing:
> First, I have a concealed handgun permit, so I can legally have a handgun in,
> for instance, a center console. To anyone reading this thread, check your
> local laws as they vary wildly from state to state.
>
> I keep a loaded handgun in my TJ. At present I use my factory locking center
> console. I'd like to get something a little more impregnable. What should I
> get? This needs to be a replacement for the center console; I can't use one
> of those ones that goes under the rear seat because i routinely pull the rear
> seat out to move music gear around and I need the open space back there...
>
> -jeff

Several options, Jotto makes one. Might get some good ideas by asking your local
sheriff or highway patrol officers. Tuffy makes a good center console.

I have a carry permit also. Generally I keep the .357 in its holster or if I leave
it in the Jeep it's secured with a cable lock to the seat frame.

--
DougW

Re: Handgun storage in a TJ?
 

Handywired did pass the time by typing:
> First, I have a concealed handgun permit, so I can legally have a handgun in,
> for instance, a center console. To anyone reading this thread, check your
> local laws as they vary wildly from state to state.
>
> I keep a loaded handgun in my TJ. At present I use my factory locking center
> console. I'd like to get something a little more impregnable. What should I
> get? This needs to be a replacement for the center console; I can't use one
> of those ones that goes under the rear seat because i routinely pull the rear
> seat out to move music gear around and I need the open space back there...
>
> -jeff

Several options, Jotto makes one. Might get some good ideas by asking your local
sheriff or highway patrol officers. Tuffy makes a good center console.

I have a carry permit also. Generally I keep the .357 in its holster or if I leave
it in the Jeep it's secured with a cable lock to the seat frame.

--
DougW

Re: Handgun storage in a TJ?
 

Handywired did pass the time by typing:
> First, I have a concealed handgun permit, so I can legally have a handgun in,
> for instance, a center console. To anyone reading this thread, check your
> local laws as they vary wildly from state to state.
>
> I keep a loaded handgun in my TJ. At present I use my factory locking center
> console. I'd like to get something a little more impregnable. What should I
> get? This needs to be a replacement for the center console; I can't use one
> of those ones that goes under the rear seat because i routinely pull the rear
> seat out to move music gear around and I need the open space back there...
>
> -jeff

Several options, Jotto makes one. Might get some good ideas by asking your local
sheriff or highway patrol officers. Tuffy makes a good center console.

I have a carry permit also. Generally I keep the .357 in its holster or if I leave
it in the Jeep it's secured with a cable lock to the seat frame.

--
DougW

Re: Handgun storage in a TJ?
 

You guy's make a good argument for anti-gun lobbyists.No firearm should
be left unattended in a vehicle.They should be on your person, locked in
a safe/bonefide strongbox or secured area.Cabled to a seat?-You're
kidding,right?
-Hank

Re: Handgun storage in a TJ?
 

You guy's make a good argument for anti-gun lobbyists.No firearm should
be left unattended in a vehicle.They should be on your person, locked in
a safe/bonefide strongbox or secured area.Cabled to a seat?-You're
kidding,right?
-Hank

Re: Handgun storage in a TJ?
 

You guy's make a good argument for anti-gun lobbyists.No firearm should
be left unattended in a vehicle.They should be on your person, locked in
a safe/bonefide strongbox or secured area.Cabled to a seat?-You're
kidding,right?
-Hank