Vehicle gun racks

[krellum]

I'm looking for some options for an overhead, locking vehicle long-gun rack. Something other than Big Sky Racks (awful pricey for not even installing them). I need to lock up an AR-15 (carbine) and an 870. Something that'll fit in a truck would be just peachy.

Any ideas?

Thanks

k

[FedRich]

You mean they won't let you put a gun rack in the back window, like most of your "customers"? :D

Seriously though, you might want to do a search on safety concerns regarding roof mounted weapons racks.

[krellum]

Yeah, I know it isn't optimum, but the only alternative is an under-seat "truck vault", which is awkward to open and close and which would be tough to get at in a hurry.

Probably what I'll end up going with, though.

k

[FedRich]

You have a extended cab F-150 right? You could get a vertical rack placed in the extended cab portion. While searching for a center console for my Crown Vic, I saw a gun shelf that mounts on the roof over the dash. It would probably hold the 870 and is really cheap, around $100 or so. Another option to look at. The roof mount is probably the most practical, but I've heard a few horror stories about officers getting decapitated during accidents. As you know, I don't have to worry about long guns :mad:

[krellum]

I think I know the over-the-dash one you're talking about - kinda like the one's in Cabela's? Problem is it has to be a locking rack, and those don't lock.

As you know, I don't have to worry about long guns

You could always go to "another" region and carry the Marlin .45-70 - nothing like a 580-grain bullet to make your shoulder hate you (and that's after only 10 rounds or so) :). C'mon - you can justify having one in FL, can't you?

k

[irishlad]

Krellum, I think I saw one a while ago for a shotgun that you can fit in over the visors, going across...from the pic, it looked secure enough,so i don't know if that could be an option for u or not?

[Welpe]

Krellum, I sent you a PM since it contains a commercial link. ;)

"A gun rack... a gun rack. I don't even own *a* gun, let alone many guns that would necessitate an entire rack. What am I gonna do... with a gun rack?" - Wayne's World

I had to quote one of the best/worst movies of all time. :D

[FedRich]

You could always go to "another" region and carry the Marlin .45-70 - nothing like a 580-grain bullet to make your shoulder hate you (and that's after only 10 rounds or so) :). C'mon - you can justify having one in FL, can't you?

k

No other region for me, but It is right whale season, and what better way to euthanize a beached whale than with a Marlin. :D

I thought of another option for you. Just buy the small time-release clamps and mount them wherever in your truck cab. Should be cost effective too.

[krellum]

Thanks for the responses, guys. I'm going to float some of your ideas to my SAC and see what he says.

k