Road trip

Pred · 01-08-2007, 09:45 AM

Last night I watched the first half of the newer Hills have Eyes movie, and I suddenly realized I never really carried a weapon in the car with me. About once a year we take a long trip(400+ miles from home), and I've never taken a gun along. Now, at least, I stick my USP .40 with an extra mag in the car, but thats it, I need more. I'm thinking of buying a '01+ Crown Vic to replace my '95 T-Bird, and it would be perfect for a nice box in the trunk to store my AR in

. So, what do you all take with you? We all know theres a chance of getting stranded somewhere along the way. Now their may not be radioactive zombie people coming after you, but one never knows what might be out there.

CrazyIvan · 01-08-2007, 11:06 AM

A pump-action tactical shotgun with a pistol grip is best for this application. You shoudn't need to worry about targets far off, only those who are stuck on confronting you, in range of a shotgun.

Beer Forever · 01-08-2007, 11:52 AM

Every year, my lady and I go to Oceanside, CA. I take my Ruger 9mm, but I leave the hi-cap mags behind. This next summer we want to go to Montery Bay, next to SanFran, but all guns are ilegal there, so I have to be careful because I would rather take the chance of bringing the gun and not need it then not bring the gun and need it. I just get nervous when I leave my piece in the car and go to the beach all day.

I think the perfect road trip rifle is a Mossberg 12ga 8 shot.

BattleRifleG3 · 01-08-2007, 03:15 PM

Be sure you know state laws about carrying firearms in a car. The fed law saying you can take anything as long as it's legal in the destination and origin state only applies if it's locked up and away from ammo.

frozentorso · 01-08-2007, 11:05 PM

When traveling in Tx in my motorhome I have my Baretta and my Mini-30 stashed.

larmus · 11-04-2008, 11:11 AM

found this and think we should revitalize it....

for long trips:
basic tool kit, wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers....
road side emergency kit (bought at walmart)
extra oil and tran. fluid
water to drink
jumper cables
my urban b-o-b
.45 with extra clip

if im going out alone on a long trip i will also carry my mossberg and a 25 round shell belt. its just a nice thing to bring just in case... so it will probly start going everywhere with me now... sign of the times...

Blackrock · 11-04-2008, 07:20 PM

Daughter and I made 8 state 4,000 mile road trip in June and I had my .45ACP and she had her .380 all within easy reach. I had 3 varmint caliber rifles and a 12ga riot gun behind the seat. The rifles were unloaded and cased but the 12ga is in a tactical scabbard with a buttstock sleeve of rounds ready to go.I would say we were adequatley armed.

Big Tool · 11-04-2008, 07:44 PM

I carry my Taurus 1911 .45 in my truck everywhere I go I tuck it right between my driver seat and the center console area.

Wife keeps a Taurus 1911 in her center console.

IN my bedroom nightstand I keep a Glock 10mm with night sights. If that dosent stop the baddies I got a 870 with 7rds of buckshot in my closet.

I also have various loaded revolvers throughout the house in case of a sudden attack. I have them all hid in easy to access locations.

I sleep like a baby.

stitchclimber · 11-06-2008, 12:53 AM

I carry my beretta in my jeep, and whatever I happen to be concealing that day.

roverboy · 11-06-2008, 01:29 AM

Mossberg used to make a 12 guage pump called The Defender that had I think a 8 or 10 shot magazine. Wicked looking gun. It was an all black Model 500 with pistol grip and short barrel.

01-08-2007, 09:45 AM	#1
Pred Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,873 Blog Entries: 3	Road trip Last night I watched the first half of the newer Hills have Eyes movie, and I suddenly realized I never really carried a weapon in the car with me. About once a year we take a long trip(400+ miles from home), and I've never taken a gun along. Now, at least, I stick my USP .40 with an extra mag in the car, but thats it, I need more. I'm thinking of buying a '01+ Crown Vic to replace my '95 T-Bird, and it would be perfect for a nice box in the trunk to store my AR in . So, what do you all take with you? We all know theres a chance of getting stranded somewhere along the way. Now their may not be radioactive zombie people coming after you, but one never knows what might be out there.

01-08-2007, 11:52 AM	#3
Beer Forever Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,723	Every year, my lady and I go to Oceanside, CA. I take my Ruger 9mm, but I leave the hi-cap mags behind. This next summer we want to go to Montery Bay, next to SanFran, but all guns are ilegal there, so I have to be careful because I would rather take the chance of bringing the gun and not need it then not bring the gun and need it. I just get nervous when I leave my piece in the car and go to the beach all day. I think the perfect road trip rifle is a Mossberg 12ga 8 shot. __________________ Paramedic sks forever

01-08-2007, 03:15 PM	#4
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,612 Images: 13	Be sure you know state laws about carrying firearms in a car. The fed law saying you can take anything as long as it's legal in the destination and origin state only applies if it's locked up and away from ammo. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

01-08-2007, 11:05 PM	#5
frozentorso Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: North East Texas Posts: 593	When traveling in Tx in my motorhome I have my Baretta and my Mini-30 stashed. __________________ "I'm your huckleberry. Thats just my game!"

11-04-2008, 11:11 AM	#6
larmus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: arizona Posts: 1,534 Images: 6	found this and think we should revitalize it.... for long trips: basic tool kit, wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers.... road side emergency kit (bought at walmart) extra oil and tran. fluid water to drink jumper cables my urban b-o-b .45 with extra clip if im going out alone on a long trip i will also carry my mossberg and a 25 round shell belt. its just a nice thing to bring just in case... so it will probly start going everywhere with me now... sign of the times... __________________ Lawrence

01-08-2007, 11:06 AM	#2
CrazyIvan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 2,583	A pump-action tactical shotgun with a pistol grip is best for this application. You shoudn't need to worry about targets far off, only those who are stuck on confronting you, in range of a shotgun.

11-04-2008, 07:20 PM	#7
Blackrock Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SE Arizona's Gila Valley Posts: 466	Daughter and I made 8 state 4,000 mile road trip in June and I had my .45ACP and she had her .380 all within easy reach. I had 3 varmint caliber rifles and a 12ga riot gun behind the seat. The rifles were unloaded and cased but the 12ga is in a tactical scabbard with a buttstock sleeve of rounds ready to go.I would say we were adequatley armed. __________________ "I only use my gun whenever kindness fails" Forbidden fruits create many jams

11-04-2008, 07:44 PM	#8
Big Tool Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MS Posts: 650	I carry my Taurus 1911 .45 in my truck everywhere I go I tuck it right between my driver seat and the center console area. Wife keeps a Taurus 1911 in her center console. IN my bedroom nightstand I keep a Glock 10mm with night sights. If that dosent stop the baddies I got a 870 with 7rds of buckshot in my closet. I also have various loaded revolvers throughout the house in case of a sudden attack. I have them all hid in easy to access locations. I sleep like a baby. Last edited by Big Tool; 11-04-2008 at 07:46 PM.

11-06-2008, 12:53 AM	#9
stitchclimber Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The great northwest Posts: 1,076	I carry my beretta in my jeep, and whatever I happen to be concealing that day. __________________ turning up the radio, got just enough religion and a half tank of gas...

11-06-2008, 01:29 AM	#10
roverboy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Moss,Tn. Posts: 1,074	Mossberg used to make a 12 guage pump called The Defender that had I think a 8 or 10 shot magazine. Wicked looking gun. It was an all black Model 500 with pistol grip and short barrel. __________________ I wanna SKS just 'cause Obama don't want me to have one.