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Offline backupr9

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Automobile gunsafes
« on: January 13, 2012, 10:36:35 AM »
Ran across these at Shooters, bought two:  Nanovault 300 (gunvault.com).  They come with key lock or with combination lock, and 1500# test cord.  One is pictured under the flip-up rear seat in my SUV, locked to the metal base frame but I have one on each side.  A determined thief with a box cutter could get it out, and it might be crow-barred open, but it will keep the casual thief out (if he can find it).  Cost $30.  Pictured with R9S, but also holds my travel H&K USP-C with strobe light and an extra mag easily.


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Offline yankee2500

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Re: Automobile gunsafes
« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2012, 10:43:40 AM »
I have had a similar one for a few years now, works great when you need to go someplace where you can't carry. Its certainly not the most secure thin in the world but much better than a glove box or counsel with a plastic latch. ;D
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Offline JR956678

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Re: Automobile gunsafes
« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2012, 06:10:55 PM »
I have two of these cabled in the trunk of each of my cars. As Yankee said - not the most secure thing but better than a glove box or center console.

Offline Prescottian

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Re: Automobile gunsafes
« Reply #3 on: January 14, 2012, 09:17:47 AM »
I doubt a thief with a box cutter would have much luck removing the safe, but one armed with a bolt cutter might..... ;D

Offline Recluse

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Re: Automobile gunsafes
« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2012, 07:52:35 PM »
I doubt a thief with a box cutter would have much luck removing the safe, but one armed with a bolt cutter might..... ;D

Which is why it's important to keep the safe somewhere completely out of sight of anyone peeking through the windows.

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Re: Automobile gunsafes
« Reply #5 on: March 06, 2012, 07:39:18 PM »
I went with the "console vault"

http://www.consolevault.com/chevrolet-silverado-floor-console-2007-2011.html

My dad liked it so much he had me order him one too.
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Offline backupr9

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Re: Automobile gunsafes
« Reply #6 on: March 06, 2012, 10:13:20 PM »
Did you have to order the Chevy Silverado to get the vault????  Pretty expensive compared to less than $30 for the one pictured!   ;D
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Offline scar2783

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Re: Automobile gunsafes
« Reply #7 on: March 08, 2012, 09:24:13 AM »
I bought the same one in Jan. as well. Put it under the rear seat of my SUV. It at least slows them down. 99% of thieves will just do the smash & grab, and get away before they draw attention. Great idea.

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Offline backupr9

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Re: Automobile gunsafes
« Reply #8 on: March 08, 2012, 08:26:25 PM »
I have one in each car.  As Richard S. has posted, even if they get they weapon, the fact that you had it protected moderates your legal exposure to suit. 
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