If the objective of a gun in a Porsche is as a deterent why not just mount it on the dash board? Then everyone knows you are a bad *** and wont mess with you. Plus then the cops can see it and they wont ever give you a speeding ticket.

In fact why not just require every man, woman and child in the US to openly car a gun. Surely then there would be no more crime in the US right? Seems to be the thrust of every pro gun argument here or am I missing something?

 

[QUOTE=vern1;3614634]If the objective of a gun in a Porsche is as a deterent why not just mount it on the dash board? Then everyone knows you are a bad *** and wont mess with you. Plus then the cops can see it and they wont ever give you a speeding ticket.

anyone got a pic? Where did you buy yours from?

 

Boy the arguments are thick on here.
Vern,
I actually believe every bodied man/woman over 21 without mental issues or criminal record should be required to carry. Guarantee you we would not have the rampant crime we have today.

To keep it relevant I carry on me though it is not always comfortable in the car.
I was thinking about this yesterday while driving my car and thought why not put a holster on the side of the console. Right next to the shifter on the passenger side.
I don't take strangers in my car. Mine is a six speed so my hand is always there anyway, it's an easy drop my hand to the right and its right there. Have to figure out how to mount.

 

I still think the door compartment would work good. I wouldn't imagine a need to quick draw inside the car as any situation where a gun may be needed would have some sort of escalation before a gun might be needed. My rules of engagement would be trigger the accelerator first.

 

I understand where you are coming from but imagine you are driving in north philadelphia and you are at a stoplight. Someone comes up and starts banging on your window about you getting out of your car. Your child is in the back seat so you are not giving up your child. Clearly the first thing to do is give it gas and gtfo but if there is someone on front or behind that may not be an option. I don't want to reach across my body. Lift the little door and fumble for my gun. My hand drops to the immediate right where a quick release holster awaits. I have been carjacked. No kids so just gave up my car. Was carrying and chose not to draw. Why? Car is not worth some dirtbags life. My kid in the car would have been a completely different story

 

Vern1 - YES you ARE missing something....

Oh, and by the way did I mention that opinions were not the point of the thread.

To address earlier and RELEVANT comments...The easy access holster mount in a vehicle for me is even more about convenience and safety than protection in the car. It's much easier to quickly and safely transfer the weapon in and out of the car with a conveniently mounted holster. There is no comfortable way to carry the gun on your person while driving so the only other convenient option is a suitable vehicle mounted holster. Glove compartment is a pain in the **** and quite frankly so is the side pocket on the door. The gun also clunks around in the side pocket and putting it in and taking it out is not convenient OR safe. I am really enjoying this newly discovered mount location. Easy in, easy out. Safe transfer. Easy access. LOVIN' IT

 

Oh and by the way did I mention that I dont give a crap about what you think is welcome on this thread? You seem quite happy to hear the pro gun argument but god help anyone who questions the wisdom of driving around with a loaded hand gun.

So what am I missing and was is not relevant about my comment about just mounting it on the dash board?? You say the gun is a deterent so if people see it wont that deter them?? Why stick it under the dash board or beside the passenger?

 

You are missing logic and knowledge of guns. The country with the lowest gun crimes is Switzerland. The country with the most machine guns and one of the highest guns per capita is also Switzerland. Any stats that shows more gun ownership will also show less gun related crimes per capita. There is no argument in gun crimes its cut and dry more guns less crime. Assault weapons account for less then 2 percent of gun crimes a year most of them are safe queens mine included. That would be like banning 997's because 2 percent of them make up for speeding tickets.

 

Yes, thats brilliant logic you got there. You must have knowledge of guns.

The pro and anti gun groups can each come up with a 1000 stats to support each others position. Cut and dried it most certainly is not. But no doubt you feel that there is no problem

What relevance does this have? Slate will be all over you. Oh wait, your on his side so no problem

 

I gotta the back on Vern1 here - seems to be completely kosher to spout pro-fun stuff within the comments on the location/holster but the second there are any anti-gun comments "IT'S NOT THE FORUM FOR THAT!!!"

As Mark Twain said ""Lies, damned lies, and statistics" - there are a number of different ways to skin the cat statistically speaking to support your argument.

I'm going to google that Switzerland stuff - sounds bogus to me. (but will confirm it).

 

I guess that's why I don't carry. I probably would have shot him...but then again...I got caught carrying without a CWP and in Cali....not good for me!!

 

Btw
There is also a town in Georgia that requires every home to have a loaded gun in the home. Virtually no crime. Just saying. Switzerland citizens are required by law to have a fully automatic assault weapon in the home plus ammunition as that is basically their army. There is virtually no gun crime

 

Reading up on the Switzerland thing - this is really interesting. I'm not conceding the point! ... but I'm intrigued - thanks for sharing.

 

This Thread is about important on this site as...me starting a Thread about, do you Flick your Boogers out the window, or into the Floor.
Now if my sunroof is open, of course they go skyward. Maybe I can put them in my Holster,...Yah, a Booger Holster!

 

Gentlemen (ladies?), if you bother to read the thread you will clearly see that I don't care for any opinions pro or con - that was not the intention of the thread. I don't intend to sway your opinion, nor will you sway mine. However, If you care to share then don't get your panties in a twist (wad?) when someone responds in a contrary way.

Just for the record a firearm is is used to kill someone, period. Nothing less, nothing more. Anyone who carries - or suggests to carry a firearm as a deterrent or as a threat should not be carrying a firearm, period.

And to keep it relevant, mounting a firearm on a dashboard would be a little socially awkward. However if I thought it was the safest and most convenient way to carry in my vehicle. I would do it gleefully.

PS. Whoohoo!! This Is the most fun I've had in ages!!