holster or scabbard for the car?

[backupr9]

Even leaving the empty holster in the car alerts interested parties to the possibility that you are armed and would also be an invitation to break into the car to find the "gun that might now be hidden under the seat."  The point of concealed carry is to CONCEAL that fact.  My solution is a cross draw holster on my left hip (a shoulder holster under a jacket works, as does an ankle holster for those who like them).

[tracker]

I agree with the cross draw on the left hip for right handers as the best compromise for a concealed situation. That also keeps the gun available in an accident or other sudden turn of events where one could be separated from his weapon.

[Reinz]

Even leaving the empty holster in the car alerts interested parties to the possibility that you are armed and would also be an invitation to break into the car to find the "gun that might now be hidden under the seat."  The point of concealed carry is to CONCEAL that fact.  My solution is a cross draw holster on my left hip (a shoulder holster under a jacket works, as does an ankle holster for those who like them).

Agreed-

I would not leave the car without throwing a towel over the seat covering the holster as well.

Towels on seats are not uncommon in TX due to the heat 10 months out of the year.

[kjtrains]

I agree with the cross draw as well; have one and works; easily accessible.  

[backupr9]

Agreed-

I would not leave the car without throwing a towel over the seat covering the holster as well.

Towels on seats are not uncommon in TX due to the heat 10 months out of the year.

Forget the towel...when I'm in Texas, I assume EVERYONE is carrying.  Love that state!

[tracker]

That is a healthy assumption; note last year's CHL statistics:



http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/administration/crime_records/chl/PDF/2010Calendar/ByRace/CY10RaceSexLicAppIssued.pdf

[Reinz]

In Texas, when you get pulled over by LE, and asked if you are carrying, if you tell them "no", then the officer gives you a gun!  

[Aglifter]

I use a Wilderness safepacker in my car.  Doesn't look particularly gun-like, stays in the ideal position around the seatbelt, and all you have to do is reach in, and it un-velcros, and leave the gun in your hand.  

I keep my G17 and a reload in mine - used to keep my XD45 5" in it.  

[backupr9]

Not terribly subtle, but excellent for larger calibre weapons especially.  I like it.

[Reinz]

That Safepacker is handy for sure.

[tracker]

Excellent design and addresses the concealability issue. I like the idea you can put it on your belt when leaving the vehicle or carry it concealed.

[kjtrains]

I use a Wilderness safepacker in my car.  Doesn't look particularly gun-like, stays in the ideal position around the seatbelt, and all you have to do is reach in, and it un-velcros, and leave the gun in your hand.  

I keep my G17 and a reload in mine - used to keep my XD45 5" in it.  

Another good idea!  I like it, too!

[sm8770]

Agliftet,

Thanks for the info--I'll be ordering in near future.

[Aglifter]

Just be sure to either order the extra velcro piece to "blind" the one piece of velcro, or get a piece from a store to do so - otherwise, the velcro between the strap and the body will abrade your seatbelt - I doubt it matters, but I got tired of the wear on my old seatbelt.  

You can either undo the strap, and fasten it around the shoulder strap, so it stays attached, or you can feed the seatbelt buckle between the strap and the body - I much prefer to feed the buckle through, as I prefer that position, and feel its much more secure.  

I really, really like those things for carry, and have given them to various family members.  

It might not be subtle to a cop, but I don't think anyone else will notice, and you really can't get any more "ready" even if you open carried a pistol while driving.