Venture Surplus ad

Thinking about carrying in my car?

The #1 community for Gun Owners in Texas

Member Benefits:

  • Fewer Ads!
  • Discuss all aspects of firearm ownership
  • Discuss anti-gun legislation
  • Buy, sell, and trade in the classified section
  • Chat with Local gun shops, ranges, trainers & other businesses
  • Discover free outdoor shooting areas
  • View up to date on firearm-related events
  • Share photos & video with other members
  • ...and so much more!
  • Higgins909

    Active Member
    Rating - 0%
    0   0   0
    Apr 7, 2016
    235
    11
    Pflugerville
    I'm waiting for my LTC to process and deliver. I'm thinking about getting used to the idea of having a loaded gun in my car, before keeping one on my person? What do you think? I have a safe I can put in it and would only leave it in the safe/car when at work. Then pull it out into the console and hang it with one of those magnets, when driving? I've heard about people new to carrying don't keep a round in the chamber until they're used to carrying. Think I should try that too, or just go cocked n locked?

    Thanks,
    Higgins909
    ARJ Defense ad
     

    black_ice

    Active Member
    Rating - 0%
    0   0   0
    Jan 14, 2017
    209
    26
    I'm waiting for my LTC to process and deliver. I'm thinking about getting used to the idea of having a loaded gun in my car, before keeping one on my person? What do you think? I have a safe I can put in it and would only leave it in the safe/car when at work. Then pull it out into the console and hang it with one of those magnets, when driving? I've heard about people new to carrying don't keep a round in the chamber until they're used to carrying. Think I should try that too, or just go cocked n locked?

    Thanks,
    Higgins909

    The only way to carry is with one in the pipe.


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
     

    RoadRunner

    TGT Addict
    Rating - 100%
    5   0   0
    Jan 30, 2018
    6,687
    96
    Here
    I'm waiting for my LTC to process and deliver. I'm thinking about getting used to the idea of having a loaded gun in my car, before keeping one on my person? What do you think? I have a safe I can put in it and would only leave it in the safe/car when at work. Then pull it out into the console and hang it with one of those magnets, when driving? I've heard about people new to carrying don't keep a round in the chamber until they're used to carrying. Think I should try that too, or just go cocked n locked?

    Thanks,
    Higgins909

    I would not carry a gun unless it has a round in the chamber.

    It sounds like you don't have very much experience with a gun. If that is the case I would suggest not carrying at all until you become proficient with your gun. Passing the CHL class does not mean that you are proficient with your gun.

    .
     

    Shady

    The One And Only
    Rating - 0%
    0   0   0
    Aug 24, 2013
    4,656
    96
    Not having one in the chamber makes the gun into a rock if your off hand is disabled or busy holding off an attacker while you draw. Very few can manipulate a slide with one hand.

    And with all the safety stuff built into modern firearms unless there are reports of misfires or malfunctions in that particular gun having one in the chamber is perfectly safe.

    Sounds like you should invest in a couple of firearm self defense classes to make you more comfortable in CC
     

    Dawico

    Uncoiled
    Lifetime Member
    Rating - 100%
    14   0   0
    Oct 15, 2009
    38,009
    96
    Lampasas, Texas
    Why would you get a magnet if you plan on carrying it concealed? Carry it on your person how you will normally carry it.

    If you are more comfortable carrying without a round in the chamber then go for it. This does increase the steps in your drawing practice though and will slow you down.
     

    Byrd666

    Flyin' 'round in circles........somewhere
    Lifetime Member
    Rating - 100%
    5   0   0
    Dec 24, 2012
    7,980
    96
    Hill County
    An unloaded sidearm is nothing but an expensive paperweight. Or as another put it, "a rock".

    Having a loaded, or for that fact, unloaded firearm in your car is just a matter of location and concealment. Out of sight, out of mind.

    Get used to carrying your weapon as you plan on carrying it by wearing it around the house, in the backyard, etc. so you know how and what it feels like. If you are uncomfortable having one in the pipe, carry it as such and practice the procedure to load it and put that against already having one in the pipe.
     

    Higgins909

    Active Member
    Rating - 0%
    0   0   0
    Apr 7, 2016
    235
    11
    Pflugerville
    I would get a magnet for the car console, to take the firearm out of holster/safe while driving. I don't have my LTC yet, so I was wanting to kinda work up to it. I've got some experience with handguns, but "actually" carrying a loaded firearm feels like a big step to take.
     

    MTA

    TGT Addict
    Rating - 100%
    40   0   0
    Mar 10, 2017
    9,054
    96
    Fannin
    I would get a magnet for the car console, to take the firearm out of holster/safe while driving. I don't have my LTC yet, so I was wanting to kinda work up to it. I've got some experience with handguns, but "actually" carrying a loaded firearm feels like a big step to take.

    I carried a loaded sidearm in the Marines for most of the time I was in so I never went through this personally. My wife felt the same way when she started. Best thing to do is to carry with one in the pipe around your house and get use to that.

    Also she opted to go with a weapon that has a physical safety (Sig P238). She trains with it quite a bit and has gotten use to disengaging the safety upon presenting. I usually watch to see if she will forget and she never does. If you go this route, make sure you train to work the safety off or it will be just like carrying without one in the chamber
     

    majormadmax

    Úlfhéðnar
    Rating - 100%
    9   0   0
    Aug 27, 2009
    15,841
    96
    San Antonio!
    I would highly discourage any idea of using one of those magnet gun holders in a vehicle, for several reasons...

    First, the Motorist Protection Act--which is what allows you to carry in your car or truck without a CHL/LTC--requires that the handgun remain concealed. Those magnets leave the weapon visible.

    Secondly, once you have your LTC, it requires your handgun--if carried openly--to be in a belt or shoulder holster. Those car magnets are neither.

    Lastly, those magnets do not secure the weapon in the event of an accident. I for one would not want a loose firearms flying around during or after a crash.

    As for the weapon itself, it's Condition 1 "locked and cocked" end of discussion.
     

    easy rider

    Summer Slacker
    Lifetime Member
    Rating - 0%
    0   0   0
    Jun 10, 2015
    31,489
    96
    Odessa, Tx
    I would highly discourage any idea of using one of those magnet gun holders in a vehicle, for several reasons...

    First, the Motorist Protection Act--which is what allows you to carry in your car or truck without a CHL/LTC--requires that the handgun remain concealed. Those magnets leave the weapon visible.

    Secondly, once you have your LTC, it requires your handgun--if carried openly--to be in a belt or shoulder holster. Those car magnets are neither.

    Lastly, those magnets do not secure the weapon in the event of an accident. I for one would not want a loose firearms flying around during or after a crash.

    As for the weapon itself, it's Condition 1 "locked and cocked" end of discussion.
    This^^^
     

    ZX9RCAM

    Over the Rainbow bridge...
    TGT Supporter
    Lifetime Member
    Rating - 100%
    2   0   0
    May 14, 2008
    59,739
    96
    The Woodlands, Tx.
    I would highly discourage any idea of using one of those magnet gun holders in a vehicle, for several reasons...

    First, the Motorist Protection Act--which is what allows you to carry in your car or truck without a CHL/LTC--requires that the handgun remain concealed. Those magnets leave the weapon visible.

    Secondly, once you have your LTC, it requires your handgun--if carried openly--to be in a belt or shoulder holster. Those car magnets are neither.

    Lastly, those magnets do not secure the weapon in the event of an accident. I for one would not want a loose firearms flying around during or after a crash.

    As for the weapon itself, it's Condition 1 "locked and cocked" end of discussion.

    While not disputing what has been said, if a magnet has the gun under the dash where one would have to get under the dash to see it, is that considered visible?

    ETA: No, I don't have a gun magnet in my car.
     

    pronstar

    TGT Addict
    Rating - 100%
    2   0   0
    Jul 2, 2017
    10,542
    96
    Dallas
    While not disputing what has been said, if a magnet has the gun under the dash where one would have to get under the dash to see it, is that considered visible?

    ETA: No, I don't have a gun magnet in my car.

    Most dashes don’t really curve too far underneath...the magnet mounts I’ve seen have all been pretty visible.

    9009e8f70fe5bc776c473884aac6dd11.jpg



    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
     

    majormadmax

    Úlfhéðnar
    Rating - 100%
    9   0   0
    Aug 27, 2009
    15,841
    96
    San Antonio!
    While not disputing what has been said, if a magnet has the gun under the dash where one would have to get under the dash to see it, is that considered visible?

    ETA: No, I don't have a gun magnet in my car.

    If it is visible at all anytime during a traffic stop, it is not concealed. That includes the driver opening the door, exiting the vehicle or even a visual search by the officer from outside of the vehicle.

    I have seen such magnetic devices displayed on several occasions, and have had the same concerns every time. I don't trust them to secure the weapon in the event of an accident or crash, and even moreso they don't abide by the requirements for unlicensed vehicle carry under the Motorist Protection Act.

    See §46.02. UNLAWFUL CARRYING WEAPONS for the ramifications of failing to conceal...
     

    F350-6

    TGT Addict
    Lifetime Member
    Rating - 100%
    2   0   0
    May 25, 2009
    4,237
    96
    Curious as to what vehicle you drive that has enough metal to actually hold a pistol in place over potholes and such.

    The other part, you've read about many folks not carrying one in the chamber when they first start. You've heard here from many folks who started long ago and believe one in the chamber is the only way to go.

    Do what makes you comfortable enough to carry. Carrying a "rock" because it doesn't have one in the chamber is better than leaving it at home because you're too nervous to carry it Condition 1.

    All the folks that start carrying with an empty chamber eventually move on to carrying with one in the pipe. You will too. No reason to feel rushed. Just keep in mind that you'll need to rack the slide first if the SHTF.
     

    FireInTheWire

    Caprock Crusader
    Rating - 0%
    0   0   0
    No gun=Bad
    Gun without one in chamber=Good
    Gun with one in chamber=Best

    So let me ask ya'll this... I carry on business due to training for work. It's always at the metro-mess. I don't step foot in that place unarmed. When I go for business I always carry on my ankle tucked into my boot. I really don't feel comfortable with one in the pipe in this scenario because while sitting i'll place my leg up on my knee, essentially 'pointing a loaded firearm at other people in the room'. I try to keep that leg down... but after sitting in place for a few hours you dang near use every sitting position available. Is this a legitimate reason for not having one in the pipe?

    When I carry appendix or anywhere on my waist, the gun is always pointed down or at me.

    To OP... you'll get use to the feeling of having a gun on you. When I first started I didn't carry loaded. But as I used, practiced, carried more and learned more about pistols I switched to one in the pipe.
     

    oldag

    TGT Addict
    Rating - 100%
    7   0   0
    Feb 19, 2015
    17,430
    96
    No gun=Bad
    Gun without one in chamber=Good
    Gun with one in chamber=Best

    So let me ask ya'll this... I carry on business due to training for work. It's always at the metro-mess. I don't step foot in that place unarmed. When I go for business I always carry on my ankle tucked into my boot. I really don't feel comfortable with one in the pipe in this scenario because while sitting i'll place my leg up on my knee, essentially 'pointing a loaded firearm at other people in the room'. I try to keep that leg down... but after sitting in place for a few hours you dang near use every sitting position available. Is this a legitimate reason for not having one in the pipe?

    When I carry appendix or anywhere on my waist, the gun is always pointed down or at me.

    To OP... you'll get use to the feeling of having a gun on you. When I first started I didn't carry loaded. But as I used, practiced, carried more and learned more about pistols I switched to one in the pipe.

    Guns don't fire themselves.

    Takes deactivating the safety and pulling the trigger.

    I sometimes carry in a shoulder holster (horizontal) and have absolutely no concerns doing so.
     
    Top Bottom