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I'm hoping this is generic enough to stay in the General Discussion area as it is not exactly holster related.
I just bought a 2015 Chevy Silverado “All Star Package” with the center console that flips up and converts into a seat, although I wouldn’t want to sit on it. The bottom part, the part you would sit on, is a lockable storage compartment. I want to be able to store a medium sized pistol in that lockable compartment but, it is too shallow to mount a holster with the barrel pointed straight down or even severely canted. If I simply lay a pistol in the bottom of the compartment it wastes a lot of valuable storage space because you wouldn’t want your pistol buried in there with a bunch of other stuff, including stuff that might find its way into a trigger guard. So I am looking for solutions for storing a pistol during those times I can’t carry the pistol on my person, like while I am at work but want it while driving/commuting. I only see two options and one option will require fabrication/rigging. I’m open to comments.
Solution #1. Buy a Liberty Safe pistol vault. This is a wedge shaped locking storage vault that I would have to drill into the floor of a brand new truck to mount. Link to Liberty Safe: http://www.libertysafe.com/handgun-vault-hd-200-quick-vault-ps-36-pg-125.html
Solution #2. Attach a holster (unknown brand/style/design) to the underside of the lid so it is oriented with the barrel facing straight down when the compartment is open. This would hold the pistol above any items stored in the bottom of the storage compartment and covers the trigger. This will require either fabricating multiple straps that wrap completely around the lid to hold said holster in place or figure out how to remove the upholstery and probably the padding from the console lid/seat bottom so I can attach screws to mount the holster then get the padding and upholstery reinstalled correctly and looking like brand new. I have looked all over the internet and cannot find a schematic or instructions on removing and re-installing the upholstery.
I have seen the console vaults but all those do is drop a lockable vault into the storage cavity which again wastes a ton of interior storage space.
State law does not permit the under the steering column holsters or the ones that attach to the front of the driver’s seat. While not specifically mentioned in the state laws our State Law Enforcement Division, the entity who regulates concealed carry in our state, told us instructors during a training meeting that these devices would not pass muster if challenged in court.
Any suggestions?
I just bought a 2015 Chevy Silverado “All Star Package” with the center console that flips up and converts into a seat, although I wouldn’t want to sit on it. The bottom part, the part you would sit on, is a lockable storage compartment. I want to be able to store a medium sized pistol in that lockable compartment but, it is too shallow to mount a holster with the barrel pointed straight down or even severely canted. If I simply lay a pistol in the bottom of the compartment it wastes a lot of valuable storage space because you wouldn’t want your pistol buried in there with a bunch of other stuff, including stuff that might find its way into a trigger guard. So I am looking for solutions for storing a pistol during those times I can’t carry the pistol on my person, like while I am at work but want it while driving/commuting. I only see two options and one option will require fabrication/rigging. I’m open to comments.
Solution #1. Buy a Liberty Safe pistol vault. This is a wedge shaped locking storage vault that I would have to drill into the floor of a brand new truck to mount. Link to Liberty Safe: http://www.libertysafe.com/handgun-vault-hd-200-quick-vault-ps-36-pg-125.html
Solution #2. Attach a holster (unknown brand/style/design) to the underside of the lid so it is oriented with the barrel facing straight down when the compartment is open. This would hold the pistol above any items stored in the bottom of the storage compartment and covers the trigger. This will require either fabricating multiple straps that wrap completely around the lid to hold said holster in place or figure out how to remove the upholstery and probably the padding from the console lid/seat bottom so I can attach screws to mount the holster then get the padding and upholstery reinstalled correctly and looking like brand new. I have looked all over the internet and cannot find a schematic or instructions on removing and re-installing the upholstery.
I have seen the console vaults but all those do is drop a lockable vault into the storage cavity which again wastes a ton of interior storage space.
State law does not permit the under the steering column holsters or the ones that attach to the front of the driver’s seat. While not specifically mentioned in the state laws our State Law Enforcement Division, the entity who regulates concealed carry in our state, told us instructors during a training meeting that these devices would not pass muster if challenged in court.
Any suggestions?
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