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 Boecker351
1911 > Glock
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Joined: Feb 2008  OH, USA
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Posted: 8/9/2012 4:41:49 PM
Originally Posted By greyguy:
Originally Posted By carlschmarl2:
What if my car is NOT locked, and the handgun is just sitting under the seat BUT out of view from passer-byes. Why would you leave a firearm in an unlocked car regardless of where in the vehicle it was stored (or how "good" the neighborhood is for that matter)? I just don't understand the risk to benefit aspect of that. I was at Childrens hospital in Columbus, and could not bring my 1911 into the hospital so i locked it in the glove box. Hood-rats broke into several cars in the parking garage and made off with some stuff, luckily they chose my car last and were scared off after they busted my window out. I was sweating bullets on the way out to the parking garage. I did not leave it in the car by choice. I would have preferred to keep it with me, but you cant bring a firearm into the magical safety of a gun free zone. 
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Posted: 8/9/2012 7:42:24 PM
Originally Posted By greyguy:
Originally Posted By MANIST:
I get what you're saying there, but I also think that example is exactly why CCW holders need to be hyper-conscious (and self critical) of that kind of complacency. I'm not trying to start an argument or anything here. I know that I'm not perfect, just pointing out something that the poster may want to think a bit more about. I agree here and I feel if I forgot to take it out and my little 2.5yo boy is playing around car I would never live with my self. Well put. Regardless of civil or criminal liability there is the matter of moral responsibility here. I would feel awful if some thug stole my pistol and used it to rob, injure or kill an innocent person. I would feel even worse if I knew that I hadn't done everything in my power to keep it secure and safe. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Exactly why I bought a vehicle lock box. Makes it apparent I took the necessary steps, within reason. Anything can and will happen, but its always good to CYA !! |
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Posted: 8/9/2012 7:44:47 PM
Originally Posted By AFCarbon15: Originally Posted By greyguy: Originally Posted By MANIST: I get what you're saying there, but I also think that example is exactly why CCW holders need to be hyper-conscious (and self critical) of that kind of complacency. I'm not trying to start an argument or anything here. I know that I'm not perfect, just pointing out something that the poster may want to think a bit more about. I agree here and I feel if I forgot to take it out and my little 2.5yo boy is playing around car I would never live with my self. Well put. Regardless of civil or criminal liability there is the matter of moral responsibility here. I would feel awful if some thug stole my pistol and used it to rob, injure or kill an innocent person. I would feel even worse if I knew that I hadn't done everything in my power to keep it secure and safe. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Exactly why I bought a vehicle lock box. Makes it apparent I took the necessary steps, within reason. Anything can and will happen, but its always good to CYA !! What kind did you go with? |
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Posted: 8/10/2012 8:55:13 AM
Cheap Nano Vault, but I got a heavier cable and beefed up the anchor point in the box. It provides a bit more peace of mind when you a situation arises where you don't have much choice but to leave a loaded firearm in an unattended vehicle. I would be upset if my car was broken into and my pistol was stolen, but it would bother me knowing I just armed a thug. Anything could happen from that point.
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