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CCW Methods & Issues => No Carry Locations => Topic started by: Obleo on April 30, 2012, 12:38:35 PM

Title: Leaving a Firearm in Your Car?
Post by: Obleo on April 30, 2012, 12:38:35 PM
Sometimes I’ll see a sign or need to access a “no weapons” area and leave my carry in the car/truck. It always leaves me sick to think how unsecure a vehicle can be.  Is there a best way to secure a firearm in a vehicle when a trunk is not an option?
Title: Re: Leaving a Firearm in Your Car?
Post by: Radnor on April 30, 2012, 12:47:58 PM
Signs in Del carry no weight.  CC means CONCEALED, so they should never know.
But it is also up to you, if they do not want to honor your 2A rights, you can take
your $$$ somewhere else.

As far as the RESTRICTED places, home or car.  If I was going to hide it in the car,
I'd do so BEFORE I get into the parking lot.  Dont know what fine citizens are watching
for people to secure stuff in the back of the vehicle.
Title: Re: Leaving a Firearm in Your Car?
Post by: Hawkeye on April 30, 2012, 01:18:16 PM
I have a lock box that is secured to the seat post via a cable that loops around the post and goes back into the box.  It may not deter the determined and prepared burglar but it will stop the smash and grabs.
Title: Re: Leaving a Firearm in Your Car?
Post by: SturmRugerSR9 on April 30, 2012, 04:10:38 PM
I agree Radnor. Maybe viewers of this site should be mindful of the businesses that don't allow concealed carry and just not do business with them. No let's not say "maybe" lets say definetly stop doing business with them. Hope anyone knowing these busineses will chime in. Let's hear it CCDW folks!
Title: Re: Leaving a Firearm in Your Car?
Post by: Willie848 on May 01, 2012, 03:15:01 AM
Sometimes I’ll see a sign or need to access a “no weapons” area and leave my carry in the car/truck. It always leaves me sick to think how unsecure a vehicle can be.  Is there a best way to secure a firearm in a vehicle when a trunk is not an option?


Where have you been in Delaware to see these signs I have been all over Delaware and haven't seen one sign. Again where are they, store names please and the locations
Title: Re: Leaving a Firearm in Your Car?
Post by: Radnor on May 01, 2012, 12:58:36 PM
TGIF on 13.  Dover store had them, removed the signs.
Verizion store on 13 across from the air port.

Sheeple feels so much better in a gun free zone....
(little do they know, the police WILL NOT protect them
and the "fine upstanding citizens" will just keep them in their waistbands)
Title: Re: Leaving a Firearm in Your Car?
Post by: Obleo on May 01, 2012, 02:00:11 PM
Where have you been in Delaware to see these signs I have been all over Delaware and haven't seen one sign. Again where are they, store names please and the locations

At the time of my comment I was remembering signs I saw in NY and MN.  I have not actully seen signs in DE.
Title: Re: Leaving a Firearm in Your Car?
Post by: oldgraygeek on May 01, 2012, 09:57:46 PM
Regal Cinemas (Glasgow & Brandywine Town Center) have a small notification on the front door.
Christiana Mall's "code of conduct" prohibits weapons. It is posted at each mall entrance, but you'd barely know it.
Title: Re: Leaving a Firearm in Your Car?
Post by: mattyj724 on June 08, 2012, 02:57:18 PM
I havent been through the DE class, But in SC the sign has to be a regulated sign. As in they cant just have a paper taped to the front door saying no CC weapons. The sign is made and handed out by the state. With out it weapons are allowed(other than court rooms and the usual). Does DE have something like that?

Title: Re: Leaving a Firearm in Your Car?
Post by: pjd832 on July 22, 2012, 08:57:23 PM
Sometimes I’ll see a sign or need to access a “no weapons” area and leave my carry in the car/truck. It always leaves me sick to think how unsecure a vehicle can be.  Is there a best way to secure a firearm in a vehicle when a trunk is not an option?

i have one of these in my truck...i use it for valuables i need to leave in my truck while working etc...it actually has seen my ccw on ocassion when ive had to run into the post office....they securely bolt to the console mounts on the floor and with large thick fender washers youre not ripping it out without serious tools...like a BIG crowbar etc...
http://www.consolevault.com/dodge-ram-under-seat-console-2006-2011.html
Title: Re: Leaving a Firearm in Your Car?
Post by: Pete D.--- on September 02, 2012, 01:57:19 AM
Hows about Shooters Choice in Dover? Last time I was there they had a sign. Made me feel like I was not wanted... in a GUN store... Wierd. Pete D.---
Title: Re: Leaving a Firearm in Your Car?
Post by: Kilroy08 on September 03, 2012, 12:42:57 AM
I think it's more for people coming in to go to the range or sell a firearm. The only thing that's stopped me from going in is their steep pricing and the fact that there is little of interest in there. Always the same inventory and nothing interesting.
Title: Re: Leaving a Firearm in Your Car?
Post by: tz9x21 on September 05, 2012, 05:45:37 PM
As far as the RESTRICTED places, home or car.  If I was going to hide it in the car,
I'd do so BEFORE I get into the parking lot.  Dont know what fine citizens are watching
for people to secure stuff in the back of the vehicle.

Many years ago I attended a Phillies game at Vet stadium. My wife and sister-in-law put their purses in the trunk of the car after we parked the car. When we came out from the game, both purses were gone. No sign of forced entry. When I went back into the stadium to file a report, the officer at the desk said "...let me guess. You put the purses in the trunk before the game in the parking lot..." He then informed me that this was common practice for theft in the parking lot. Somehow, these a******* had gotten some type of master key and just opened trunks and helped themselves once they see you disappear into the stadium.
Title: Re: Leaving a Firearm in Your Car?
Post by: SturmRugerSR9 on September 05, 2012, 11:21:50 PM
Guns should be locked in a vault if put in a car or truck. Just putting them in a trunk , glovebox, or console, or under the seat,  in asking for trouble. There are many good vaults on the market that have been written about on this forum.
Title: Re: Leaving a Firearm in Your Car?
Post by: Blaserman on November 25, 2012, 02:37:17 PM
I was going to stop in at shooter choice but sounds like a waste of time.
Title: Re: Leaving a Firearm in Your Car?
Post by: JOET on November 25, 2012, 03:25:02 PM
check out this web site: http://center-of-mass.com . I got one from there. Dont use it much, but if you have to, its not too bad
Title: Re: Leaving a Firearm in Your Car?
Post by: SturmRugerSR9 on November 25, 2012, 06:23:47 PM
I got a GunVault NV2000 Nano Vault off of Amazon.com Cost $28.44 with shipping. Got it in 5 days. The one I got is a keylock version and has a 1500lb steel cable that attaches so you can hook it around a solid object for security. I have mine in my truck and it conceals nicely in the big seat pocket. and the cable is fastened around the seat mount, so it can't be removed. This product from GunVault comes i 3 different sizes depending on the size of your pistol. Great for when you have to go into a restricted building or to the doctor.
Title: Re: Leaving a Firearm in Your Car?
Post by: Trunkmnky on November 25, 2012, 11:56:50 PM
Dover Mall also has the sign so I have heard. "No firearms". I believe rule number 7
Title: Re: Leaving a Firearm in Your Car?
Post by: JOET on November 26, 2012, 12:19:12 AM
Some where I have seen cards that say " No FireArms=No Cash". Or something like that...So I approach it just like that.

I look at and around the door fronts in every store, or place of business that I go to, and to tell ya the truth, I really have not

seen very many signs. If I see one, then I will not go in.
Title: Re: Leaving a Firearm in Your Car?
Post by: triangle172 on December 19, 2012, 11:18:37 AM
Miller's Guns has had a sign stating "Do not enter with a loaded weapon" on its door for the last 2 decades.
Title: Re: Leaving a Firearm in Your Car?
Post by: Bmel17 on December 19, 2012, 11:54:04 AM
That sign is meant for people bringing guns in to sell, shipped, etc.  Not meant for holstered weapons.  Basically, guns that are gonna be handled.