Custom long gun box in C5?
12-05-2015, 02:33 AM
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Custom long gun box in C5?
I got some black friday goodies and I built a pretty economical AR15 that I think Im going to deem my trunk gun. Problem is I want to make sure its secure inside the car. Has anyone built a custom gunbox/vault for the rear of their C5? Im going to do some research around and take some measurements and draw some stuff up and report back later.
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12-05-2015, 08:32 AM
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I got some black friday goodies and I built a pretty economical AR15 that I think Im going to deem my trunk gun. Problem is I want to make sure its secure inside the car. Has anyone built a custom gunbox/vault for the rear of their C5? Im going to do some research around and take some measurements and draw some stuff up and report back later.
For something more secure, steel or heavy gauge aluminum would be needed.
12-05-2015, 10:11 AM
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Assuming it is short enough to fit width-wise in the cargo area, you might visit the idea of an amp rack type box. The degree of security would be entirely up to the materials used, but a 3/4" MDF construction properly upholstered (no pun intended) would provide a reasonably secure storage. You could easily put a lock on it if you wanted.
For something more secure, steel or heavy gauge aluminum would be needed.
For something more secure, steel or heavy gauge aluminum would be needed.
One thing you do have to check is the laws in your state regarding transporting firearms in a vehicle. Also where ammo would have to be stored. Is it legal in your state to have a loaded firearm in the vehicle?
A storage box would certainly have to be lockable as the '68 and later Corvettes don't have a "trunk" that is separate from the passenger compartment.
Wood may work to build the box, but you might want to consider having a metal box made. Aluminum might be a good choice and could be more difficult to get into if a thief breaks into the car. A locking mechanism for a metal box could be stronger that something that would be in a wooden box.
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12-05-2015, 11:00 AM
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Good thoughts by c4cruiser. Don't think I have heard of anyone making a storage box for a rifle in a Corvette - not that its a bad thing. It just begs the question of why something that would have to be put in the hatch/trunk area as opposed to in the passenger compartment where it would be much more accessible should you need it.
In any case, will be interesting to see what you come up with.
In any case, will be interesting to see what you come up with.
12-05-2015, 11:03 AM
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If I were building it, I'd build it right against the back panel, so when you open the hatch you can retrieve it from cover and not have to reach in with your entire side and upper body exposed. I could build that out of carbon for people if there was demand...lol.
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12-05-2015, 12:01 PM
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I have been hunting and shooting for 50 years and believe it is irresponsible to have a loaded gun permanently in a car. Just asking for trouble. Ask Steven Jones. The weapon should be on you or within reach and removed from car when you leave.
12-05-2015, 12:27 PM
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While I don't think leaving your AR in the car all the time is a good idea for multiple reasons, you could get a Larue covert case, it requires you to separate the upper and lower to fit in the case and also has room for magazines. It's easy to grab and take cover if needed. I'm not sure of the center compartment size but it might fit there out of sight. Here's a link
http://www.larue.com/covert-rifle-case-mkII
http://www.larue.com/covert-rifle-case-mkII
12-05-2015, 06:46 PM
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Enlighten me - why do you need a "trunk gun"? And a long gun/rifle/ automatic weapon, in the car?
Is that to stay in your car at all times, for some "emergency" or "protection" you feel you need, is it for when you transport it to the gun range for target practice, or for what?
I'm not against owning something like that (well maybe a little, it serves very little real use other than for killing people), and I have guns of my own, but personally I think it's ridiculous to carry that around in the car with you at all times, secured and locked up or not.
Is that to stay in your car at all times, for some "emergency" or "protection" you feel you need, is it for when you transport it to the gun range for target practice, or for what?
I'm not against owning something like that (well maybe a little, it serves very little real use other than for killing people), and I have guns of my own, but personally I think it's ridiculous to carry that around in the car with you at all times, secured and locked up or not.
12-05-2015, 07:36 PM
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Obviously, kept in the back, in a box or case, the AR is not intended for self defense. Very smart to carry such an item of that weight and size soundly secured, especially in this type of vehicle. Keep in mind everything in the back of these cars, if not in the sunken storage area, can be a lethal projectile and is at close to head level in an accident.
12-05-2015, 07:41 PM
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Obviously, kept in the back, in a box or case, the AR is not intended for self defense. Very smart to carry such an item of that weight and size soundly secured, especially in this type of vehicle. Keep in mind everything in the back of these cars, if not in the sunken storage area, can be a lethal projectile and is at close to head level in an accident.
Last edited by JR-01; 12-05-2015 at 07:42 PM.