Tissue Holder Gun Compartment

[pepowdylan]

So I have read on acouple of threads around here, about people using the tissue holder for a place to put their gun. This place works out PERFECT for my gun, except for one issue.

Everytime I brake slightly hard, the gun falls out.

I need your help to engineer something that keeps the gun in it's place, but makes it easy to grab if needed.

 

[TonyJ124]

Is it falling out of the holster or the holster and gun are falling out?

If it's both, I'd try something simple like applying the only hard/sticky side of some velcro tape on the console and see if that's enough to grab the nylon keep it from sliding around.

I think there was a pretty good thread about this at one time, can't find it right now.

 

[pepowdylan]

Is it falling out of the holster or the holster and gun are falling out?

If it's both, I'd try something simple like applying the only hard/sticky side of some velcro tape on the console and see if that's enough to grab the nylon keep it from sliding around.

I think there was a pretty good thread about this at one time, can't find it right now.

The gun and holder are falling out. I guess I could velco the holster to the tissue holder. That could work.....

 

[NoDak]

or jam a wash cloth in the gap to take up the slack and get a latch on the holder to keep the gun in the holster.

 

[Tengu]

That's easy, your gun is too small!

(That's what she said anyway)

 

[Donkey]

A much better practice would be to keep the firearm on your person while driving. It is safer, training is consistent and you are guaranteed to have it available should you need it. Another option would be some type of retention holster or to simply modify the surfaces with something that has a little more grip.

 

[Vizwar]

A much better practice would be to keep the firearm on your person while driving. It is safer, training is consistent and you are guaranteed to have it available should you need it.

Yes ---^ :nod:

 

[Tengu]

I mounted a holster to the front of the seat between my legs for when I'm in the car. It's easily accessible, and out of sight for the most part. If you use the clipable type of holster, it clips to the seat, to your belt, or to the tissue holder when you can't carry.

 

[pacho]

the compartment in the driver-side door might be easier specially for left-handed people.

 

[Clark]

CHL and an ankle holster while driving for easy access. IWB holster once out of the vehicle.

 

[Donkey]

the compartment in the driver-side door might be easier specially for left-handed people.

This is not desirable for several reasons including:
the weapon is not on your person
the weapon is in plain view
the weapon is loose in the passenger compartment
the weapon exposed when you open the door

The best option is to carry the weapon on your person in a manner consistent with training/practice.

 

[Matteblack]

A much better practice would be to keep the firearm on your person while driving. It is safer, training is consistent and you are guaranteed to have it available should you need it. Another option would be some type of retention holster or to simply modify the surfaces with something that has a little more grip.

Agreed. IMHO, I dont see the benefit or utility of storing a pistol in the tissue compartment. Access is cumbersome. Access is potentially dangerous to other passengers if attempting to acquire it during a defensive situation because of the high risk of "sweeping" or briefly pointing the muzzle at someone or something you are not willing to shoot. Imagine lifting the armrest then griping the gun and safely bringing it to a ready/retention position (or on target) while keeping the muzzle pointed in a safe direction-UNDER STRESS of a potentially life-threatening incident. I see this storage choice as a tactically inferior option and potentially dangerous.

MB

 

[1engineer]

If you are going to take your gun off put it here http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/122419-console-vault.html otherwise leave it on for reasons mentioned above.

 

[pacho]

rules for carrying guns in the vehicle also vary among states.

 

[pacho]

Rules for carrying guns in the vehicle also vary among states, although if one is in a known bad area or situation, one has to do what one has to do. :guitar3:
In Cali :sorry: ...Vehicle carry - Calguns.net

 

[LBRTE]

Subcompact Glock with el cheapo Uncle mike neoprene holster fits like a glove. Doesn't slip out but can be removed with light force. I can't imagine a smaller pistol working unless you have a fairly thick holster

 

[BigredTEX]

Something I find as a plus for Wet Okole seat covers, they offer an optional hand gun pocket on the front of the bottom seat cushion, between your legs. It is a triangle shaped pocket that is partitioned down the middle to create two pockets for right or left hand access. Needless to say I took advantage of this option.

 

[Reata]

Something I find as a plus for Wet Okole seat covers, they offer an optional hand gun pocket on the front of the bottom seat cushion, between your legs. It is a triangle shaped pocket that is partitioned down the middle to create two pockets for right or left hand access. Needless to say I took advantage of this option.

I too have this Wet Okole option. Although it is a great place for storage, it is a poor choice in a stress laden condition. Can you imagine pulling your weapon and inadvertently sending hot lead into your kneecap? I think the on hip solution or ankle is a far better place to carry concealed safely.

 

[jrandom]

Sorry to say, honestly under the lid in the tissue holder is silly. You run the risk of shooting your thigh or worse your kidney on an adrenalin infused amp'd out draw. You have a good possibility of passing the barrel of a presumably loaded weapon at your side and/or across both of your legs. I have mine vertically in that nice deep center console, you draw out front and away from your body and if an accident did happen you have an engine block or the floor to absorb it not your flesh (or someone elses).

 

[ant-ny]

Like some others here, I "modified" the front of my driver's seat to hold my pistol. Just took an old leather IWB holster and attached it to the front of the seat, in between my legs. For me, its a great place to store the gun that is uncomfortable to wear when driving and easily accessible. It is also only accessible by me, whereas storing it in the console makes it accessible to others in the vehicle. Though I see the point others have made about shooting yourself during a high stress situation, this theory is true no matter where you carry/store your gun if you are not trained and proficient in the use of a firearm. You can just as easily shoot your leg or foot while drawing from a hip holster if you don't know how to handle a gun. Bottom line: carry/store your gun where you want, but make sure you know what you are doing with it.