Trunk Gun Project

[techres]

Ok, here's what I am thinking. I occasionally have to travel out of state and to places where handguns are not allowed (until Heller has it's full impact). Anyways, one plan I was considering is to build a trunk gun case that I could secure in either of my family vehicles and use for travel.

First question, "What gun to trunk?"

This would need to be a firearm that could pass even strict state and municipality rules (as best can be predicted without actual research). As such, my AK's, AR's, etc are out. Second, it would need to be relatively small, yet effective. A long gun that is not too long. Dangerous, but not too evil. I figure these are my best options:

1. Keltec Sub 2000 in 9mm or .40 - Collapses impresively.
2. Keltec .223 carbine/rifle - Also stores small, but bigger bang.
3. Mossberg 88/500 in Cruiser form - Small, very big bang.
4. M1 carbine or Mini-14 - Not as small, more expensive.

I do not want this to be really pricey in case it gets stolen.

Second Question, "What to carry it in?"

Ideally, this would need to lock down near permanently and yet be transferrable between a car trunk and a mini-van. It has to be an unquestionably locked, sealed container. Ammo will be locked in a separate container.

Ideas include:

1. Pelican case (regular gun cases are pretty flimsy and some LEO might not consider it a true "container"). But then mounting becomes an issue.
2. Metal case/Steel case like pickup trucks use. Do they make these small enough for a car trunk?
3. Something custom made, wood or steel.

It really needs to be small, not so big as to take up too much space.

In the meantime:

I guess I could just toss in my sporter Izzy, or pickup a cheap mosin 38. That would be better than nothing. But just a bit better.

Ideas, suggestions? Any of you got such a rig set up?

Thanks.

[kbrown84]

Russian m38 or 44! cheap, fun, and kinda neat looking!

KBopcorn2:

[esrice]

There is someone on here who has an AK in a quick release setup mounted to the rear door in his Toyota FJ Cruiser. Forget who it was though. . .

EDIT: Found the link, but the pics are down. PM White_Wolfe for more info I guess.

http://ingunowners.com/forums/long_g...j_cruiser.html

[W9ZEB]

I'd seriously consider an 18.5" Mossberg 500, or Remington 870, in a 4+1 configuration. Inexpensive ($300ish), Effective for self defense, and not "evil" in the eye of most beholders.

But that's just my suggestion. There will be other good ones also.

[karlsgunbunker]

Mosin Carbine - Who doesn't love a Mosin.
Hi-Point Carbine in 9mm or .40 - No Hi-Cap mags to piss off the Anti-gun states. They are also cheap at $150.

[esrice]

What about a Beretta CX4 Storm carbine? Getting ammo from its locked container into action would be quick with pre-loaded magazines. Versus having to actually 'load' a shotgun.



In the case of a shotgun, do you HAVE to have the ammo separate? What about a Cruiser loaded with 00Buck and a sidesaddle of slugs?

[Scutter01]

Originally Posted by esrice

In the case of a shotgun, do you HAVE to have the ammo separate?

Discussion on carrying a loaded long gun (in case you missed it).

[esrice]

Originally Posted by Scutter01

Discussion on carrying a loaded long gun (in case you missed it).

Who could miss THAT thread?? lol

I meant the question personally, like does HE have to have them unloaded. I know the legal answer, as discussed in the link.

[stormryder]

The setup I would use is a .357 lever gun w/scout setup. (Reload as you fire, due to no mags to switch out.)
No one would freak out if they saw it.
Plus, the rounds available everywhere.

As far as a case, I suggest a heavy one secured into the trunk w/quick releases, so you can transfer between vehicles.

[techres]

Originally Posted by Scutter01

Discussion on carrying a loaded long gun (in case you missed it).

I am not worried about Indiana. I am worried about Illinois, or Kansas, or...