do you carry something in your trunk?

[ryanmercer]

Tell them to install what I did, a door that locks automatically and has a digital key pad. Got a good quality Schlade for around $100. You can certanly afford that if you have a 5 story house. Problem solved. Our garage door to the house is exterior quality. We don't need a key to get in, but it is secure.

Schlage locks aren't really as great as they are made out to be... I know... I used to re-key them... sure they beat the hell out of say kwikset (which a calf-length sock properly used can open), but even the 'pick proof' higher end Schlage doesn't take but 15-30 seconds to open if you know what you are doing... sure you can't bump key them like you can kwikset, but even the cheapest of home-made picks make them easy. If you go schlage, go with the primus line. I also like Medeco locks.

 

[Bucky623]

I use my pickup commercially so I can’t have a firearm in it most of the time. (Federal DOT regs) Under the seats I keep a blanket, sleeping bag, camo rain gear, MRE’s, wet-wipes, duct tape, at least a half case of water, a chainge of cloths, fire extinguisher and 4 flashlights. In the bed mounted toolbox I keep SAE and Metric tools, antifreeze, oil, 5 gallons of diesel, tow strap, chain, tire chains, spare alternator, fuel pump and belt. There is some other stuff not worth mentioning and probably some I forgot.

I guess the short answer would be no ‘cause I don’t have a trunk.

[FONT=&quot]Bucky[/FONT]

 

[mospeada]

Years ago I opened my trunk to put something in, my cop buddy was amused to see duct tape, wooden stakes, tarp and a gas can.

 

[dunningben]

Trunk Monkey

YouTube - Trunk Monkey Part 1

lol

 

[Yamaha]

I think I have one of those fold up chairs, you never know when you're gonna need a chair!

me too, I made one of our perimeter guys break out laughing at me with one. I was out in the parking lot, enjoying a cigarette, a coke, and talking to some people who were standing.

Otherwise, when I am not going to work, my g33 is in the car on my person, and occasionally the 700 is in the trunk.... that would be a good one for an officer to find.

I shockingly don't have the problem with new castle pd even tho i'm from madison county, granted I'm never in that county armed....

 

[dburkhead]

I go to the range several times a week generally (illness and/or being extra busy at work can sometimes interfere with that) during my lunch break.

That would be kind of pointless without something to shoot, wouldn't it?

 

[Vigilant]

Well besides the Chloroform and wadded up rags, I carry an AR or my Yugo underfolder in the ultra-tactical Prince bag. Along with my BoB.

 

[rw02kr43]

trunk

I have a truck so no trunk. In the bed I have my float tube and a bunch of fishing poles. In the cab I have my 7" Ka-bar fighting knife, an ax and a 20 lb sledge. I don't have a firearm yet, but when I do I will keep it in there too.

Jason

 

[RogerB]

Years ago I opened my trunk to put something in, my cop buddy was amused to see duct tape, wooden stakes, tarp and a gas can.

so just what is the bag limit on vampires in Indiana lol

 

[wetidlerjr]

I am debating on using my Golani or my Mini-14 as a "trunk gun" as these are the only two rifles with folders that I have. On the other hand, I always carry a handgun so I really don't need a "trunk gun".

 

[BillD]

Usually a Remington 870 Wingmaster.

If it gets stolen, it won't hurt nearly as bad as losing an AR.

 

[SilentWarrior1]

so just what is the bag limit on vampires in Indiana lol

Wait, there's a bag limit?

Seriously... I've been thinking about a trunk gun, but I've been torn to have a shotgun or an AK variant, so I have some interchangeability. However, I would not mind to have another Shotgun, as they are VERY versatile. I could always pass the shotgun off to someone in a SHTF or just sling it and use it as needed.

On the shotgun subject... I was thinking about having some specialty rounds with it like Door buster shells and some bean bag shells with some 00 Buck and 2 3/4" slugs on a Bandolier. Thoughts?

 

[NEWMAN]

 

[Yamaha]

. On the other hand, I always carry a handgun so I really don't need a "trunk gun".

everyone needs a trunk gun for if you get that idiot person that can run 100m in 10seconds.....that way you can still hit them....'



don't try the tho

 

[Jack Ryan]

Remington 870 12 guage and 10 rounds of #4 buck.

 

[obijohn]

Wait, there's a bag limit?

Seriously... I've been thinking about a trunk gun, but I've been torn to have a shotgun or an AK variant, so I have some interchangeability. However, I would not mind to have another Shotgun, as they are VERY versatile. I could always pass the shotgun off to someone in a SHTF or just sling it and use it as needed.

On the shotgun subject... I was thinking about having some specialty rounds with it like Door buster shells and some bean bag shells with some 00 Buck and 2 3/4" slugs on a Bandolier. Thoughts?

do have a need for breacher rounds? bean bags? some bird, some buck and a couple of slugs should do you.

 

[rhino]

On the shotgun subject... I was thinking about having some specialty rounds with it like Door buster shells and some bean bag shells with some 00 Buck and 2 3/4" slugs on a Bandolier. Thoughts?

First, you don't want standard ammunition and "less lethal" ammunition anywhere near each other. It's too easy to mistake one for the other under stress. Bean bags and the like are usually used with dedicated guns, often painted a bright color to minimize the chance of mistakes.

Second, under what circumstances would you need (or even want) breeching rounds or bean bags? Have you researched whether the use of a bean bag round would be considered deadly force for non-LEO in Indiana? Chances are, if you can legally justify use of a bean bag, you can and should have used buckshot or a slug in the same situation.

 

[techres]

? Chances are, if you can legally justify use of a bean bag, you can and should have used buckshot or a slug in the same situation.

Currently I have an 870 in the trunk. With it is a bandolier of 25 rounds - 15 buckshot & 10 slugs. I figure that should cover any contingency. Breacher rounds? I'll use a slug or two instead. Less than lethal? That's what the steel butt-stock is for.

The only reason I plan to replace the 870 is the slowness of fire and low volume of ammo. For the same space as the 870, I figure I can get 4-5 AK magazines and a cheap tantal in super cheap 5.45x39. That gives me 120-150 rounds for the walk over 25 rounds.

So for this week, the tantal gets tested and put in the 870's place. It may just stay there 24/7 until I feel differently or I need to cross over into Illinois.

 

[ryanmercer]

First, you don't want standard ammunition and "less lethal" ammunition anywhere near each other. It's too easy to mistake one for the other under stress. Bean bags and the like are usually used with dedicated guns, often painted a bright color to minimize the chance of mistakes.

Second, under what circumstances would you need (or even want) breeching rounds or bean bags? Have you researched whether the use of a bean bag round would be considered deadly force for non-LEO in Indiana? Chances are, if you can legally justify use of a bean bag, you can and should have used buckshot or a slug in the same situation.

The first round in my Mossberg is rubber ball, every after that is buckshot. I can easily justify the rubber ball... it's a home defense weapon, I want to defend myself... If the rubber balls don't work to disable the intruder, then I resort to lethal ammunition.

In a car however... that'd be a hard sell they could argue you were trying to disable but not kill someone for some nefarious purpose.

 

[ryanmercer]

Currently I have an 870 in the trunk. With it is a bandolier of 25 rounds - 15 buckshot & 10 slugs. I figure that should cover any contingency. Breacher rounds? I'll use a slug or two instead. Less than lethal? That's what the steel butt-stock is for.

The only reason I plan to replace the 870 is the slowness of fire and low volume of ammo. For the same space as the 870, I figure I can get 4-5 AK magazines and a cheap tantal in super cheap 5.45x39. That gives me 120-150 rounds for the walk over 25 rounds.

So for this week, the tantal gets tested and put in the 870's place. It may just stay there 24/7 until I feel differently or I need to cross over into Illinois.

Do you worry about the ammunition in the summer heat? What about int he winter cold?

I've been debating keeping a firearm in the safe under my seat *one of those ones that is attached to the frame via wire-cable* so I always have a firearm in the truck, my biggest concern has been the various temperatures. I know I'd want to change the ammunition out a lot more frequently, but would/could the temperature differences and/or high temperatures say in the summer set it off?