Non permanent rifle vehicle mount

[Guest]

Is there any non permanent rifle vehicle mounts? My unit does not have a gun rack so I am looking for an alternative other than keeping my rifle in the truck. I am unable to install a permanent mount in my car per dept policy. As long as I don't drill any holes in my car and the rack is removable I can mount it in my car.

[halfacop]

Obviously by the rack being NON PERMANENT its not exactly going to be theft proof but at least would minimize smash and grab if done right. I guess the question to be asked is where do you want to mount it? Do you have a divider in your squad? Etc.

Are you looking for something with some actual security involved or just a way to keep your rifle in place somewhere with in reach while on patrol?

I would think that a mount could easily be affixed to a over head bar via a couple hose clamps, or if perhaps a mount base could be constructed out of a couple small pieces of plywood and mounted thru the rods in the passenger side headrest, then a mount like the Santa Cruz type could utilized. (I can see it in my head - but not so easy to explain in print)

At that point you'd have to either use the supplied key locks or run a power line and button system to unlock remotely.

If your just looking for a way to secure the gun from falling around - I've seen guys run a bungie cord around the headrest posts of the passenger headrest and slip the barrel between the cord and the seat. The stock is wedged between the seat and patrol bag. A simple pull of the cord and its unhooked and allows free grab and go of rifle.

[Guest]

Obviously by the rack being NON PERMANENT its not exactly going to be theft proof but at least would minimize smash and grab if done right. I guess the question to be asked is where do you want to mount it? Do you have a divider in your squad? Etc.

Are you looking for something with some actual security involved or just a way to keep your rifle in place somewhere with in reach while on patrol?

I would think that a mount could easily be affixed to a over head bar via a couple hose clamps, or if perhaps a mount base could be constructed out of a couple small pieces of plywood and mounted thru the rods in the passenger side headrest, then a mount like the Santa Cruz type could utilized. (I can see it in my head - but not so easy to explain in print)

At that point you'd have to either use the supplied key locks or run a power line and button system to unlock remotely.

If your just looking for a way to secure the gun from falling around - I've seen guys run a bungie cord around the headrest posts of the passenger headrest and slip the barrel between the cord and the seat. The stock is wedged between the seat and patrol bag. A simple pull of the cord and its unhooked and allows free grab and go of rifle.

I do need some sort of lock. I have thought about keeping it in-between my bag and strapping it to the head rest. I will also use leg irons and cuff the rifle to my lap top mount.

I was just seeing if there are any good alternatives to that method.

[KenW.]

Cuffs are not that hard to defeat. I advise not to trust your weapon to a hand of leg cuff.

[Guest]

Cuffs are not that hard to defeat. I advise not to trust your weapon to a hand of leg cuff.

Its no worse than just hitting the trunk button.

[KenW.]

Its no worse than just hitting the trunk button.

That's all about wiring. My ignition switch has to be on for the trunk to release.