So if the long gun bill passes...

[bukowski548]

... how are you going to carry yours? I'm obviously going to pick up an extra 870 to leave in the car, but mounting seems to be the tricky part. All the devices I'm finding online are built for police cars and have electric locks or timers (still don't get that one). I want something I can grab and go, but can be concealed.

So does anybody have any great MacGyver plans?

buk

[E4 No More]

There used to be horizontal racks for cars with bench seats, but that information is from 1993.

[saintsfanbrian]

Thankfully I have a jeep so the roll bars make a great mounting place for those police accessories.

Unfortunately I have a jeep so even with the locks it could be stolen.

[wadejjet]

So i'm obviously missing something...what's this new bill?

[VolunteerGuns]

HB0390 by Fincher

SB0578 by JacksonHandgun Permits - As introduced, permits handgun carry permit holders to possess or carry a loaded rifle, loaded shotgun, or loaded magazine or clip therefore while in a motor vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17.

[Guest sling]

I wont be participating... i'd rather not leave a firearm in my car to be stolen.

[Guest coldblackwind]

If I feel I'm someplace that I would need to have a long arm in the car, in addition to a handgun, I'm thinking right next to me, where I can stroke it lovingly . By the way there big man, you're gonna have to get off your butt and get that carry permit before it does you any good.

[Jamie Jackson]

I have a friend that's LEO. He mounts his shotgun in an OverHead Rack in his truck. The darkly tinted windows help.

I'm not suggesting it, but it is an option.

This under seat storage system has promise.

The more I search, the more options I keep finding... Cabela's has several listed...

I have room behind the seat of my truck, and my SG or Carbine would still be easily accessible. I've carried a LG behind the seat in more "long gun" friendly states that I've lived or worked in.

Hopefully TN will soon be one of those.

even Walmart carries them...whaddaknow..

[bukowski548]

Thanks Prag, got some good ones there!

buk

[Guest Old goat]

IWB right hip, gonna cut out the seat on the right side to allow for the stock.

[Mike.357]

I have no intention of riding around with a rifle or shotgun in my truck on a day to day basis.

But it will be nice to be able to keep all the ammo and long guns in the cab of the truck when I go on the road to shoot somewhere.

[Guest Halfpint]

The Eclipse is going away, so I'll be back to just my Mustang (one week! ) . . . Rear-seat delete kit is already in it, with a flip-up lid. Looks just like a regular RSD, the hinges are half hidden behind the rear panel.

Now I just have to decide between the 870 and the AR!

[chipperi]

The dufus that like to tailgate me and try to push me through the turn when I slow down may think twice if he sees a Colt H-Bar with a 30 rnd mag hanging in the back window.

Just kidding Just kidding.

[whiskey]

I would be happy being able to keep a loaded magazine in my .22mag in the backseat of my truck.

NO, NOT FOR POACHING!

[Smith]

My Explorer has the perfect place built in. In the back it has floor covers that act like doors to shallow compartments. Perfect!

[dunndw]

AR in the cargo area. It won't LIVE there...I won't leave it in the car 24/7 but it will be nice to have the option.

[ZenDog]

I live in Memphis, so an AK folder in a sneaky bag

[Guest pws_smokeyjones]

I am pretty sure that the only time I will carry a loaded long gun is during hunting season when driving to/from camp or between stands etc... It will just make life that much easier and quieter for hunting so that I don't have to make noise chambering a round etc... when I get to the woods.

[Guest 270win]

I would not leave a loaded long gun in my car trunk in any major city. I hate leaving firearms in cars where they can be stolen. It is interesting how this law does not allow one to all out carry a loaded long gun...such as slung over your back....but only in the vehicle. It appears it would still have to be unloaded when you get the firearm out of your car at say a public parking lot to show it to a buyer to sell.

Long guns are not considered weapons in many states. I can legally walk down the road with one loaded without any sort of license back home in Arkansas. I did walk down the road at times when going to the woods to just have a shotgun with me. I don't see TN making that practice legal, unless you fall under the hunting, fishing, target shooting, outdoor activities exemption (which i probably would fall under). It would be much more convenient if Tennessee took long guns out of the weapon category. Technically you can have a loaded long gun anywhere on college campuses in Arkansas because, again, they are not weapons. Students can get kicked out of school for breaking school 'policies'...but nothing legally could happen to a visitor other than being asked to leave.

I will probably just leave a long gun loaded when driving to my hunting spot. It is a lot easier for a lot of reasons.

Edited May 16, 2009 by 270win

[rab1961]

I wont be participating... i'd rather not leave a firearm in my car to be stolen.

I agree. No sense in takin a chance on the weapon being stolen and used in a crime.

[56FordGuy]

It's interesting to see how times have changed. This is a page out of a Ford options catalog in the 70's, advertising the Ford Rifle Safe.

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w269/frostedford/page10.jpg

I linked to it, because it's a rather large image.