Trunk Gun Accessories...

[Prowler]

What do you folks keep in inventory with your trunk gun? Rounds of ammo, number of mags, etc. I keep five mags, 100 rounds of 9mm, small cleaning kit from WalMart...

[maxicon]

A compact holster and light are also a good bet. I prefer a paddle holster, as it's easy to get on and off, but that's an individual choice.

I keep earplugs and safety glasses in my go-to bag as well because there's space, but in an emergency, those aren't as important as a light and cleaning rod.

[Prowler]

A compact holster and light are also a good bet. I prefer a paddle holster, as it's easy to get on and off, but that's an individual choice.

I keep earplugs and safety glasses in my go-to bag as well because there's space, but in an emergency, those aren't as important as a light and cleaning rod.

Thanks, I forgot that I had the SureFire A2 and the small earplugs in the vehicle too.

[bruss01]

Depends on what the trunk gun is...

For some folks it would be a few stripper clips of 7.62 x 54r

For somebody else, it would be a bandoleer full of 12 ga.

Another person, maybe a holster and some full moon clips pre-loaded.

What is your concept of a trunk gun? A gun that you have always in your vehicle just in case? Lot goes into that equation... just incase of what? is first on the list. Second is, what gun do I not mind losing if the car is stolen or broken into? Is it a problem if someone sees it while you are loading suitcases, groceries or home & garden supplies into the trunk?

At first I thought a timberwolf .357 pump action rifle, taken down, was the perfect trunk gun so I bought one. Problem is, it's too perfect in condition for me to be willing to let it knock around in a vehicle and get dirty, rusty and scuffed up. So then I got a chromed Mosin-Nagant that I really don't care about getting beat up, so that sounded perfect. But it's not concealable and the ammo is too penetrating for most of the areas I travel in. Then I thought, my bulldog .44 special is just about perfect... but it has to be locked up in a box separate from the ammo, and it would be almost impossible to get to it in time to be of any real use in an emergency.

I really haven't found a good answer yet to the whole trunk gun question. Maybe someone here has some opinions to offer.

[maxicon]

This depends on what your anticipated use is. Everyone's needs will be different, but here's how it works for me.

If you're going to be hiking home from wherever you are when the Big One hits, and want to be able to fend off any predators, I believe a handgun is better than a long gun. A long gun carried for several hours is going to attract attention, as well as being heavy, while a handgun can be carried discretely, yet still be ready for quick deployment if you have the right setup.

There's no doubt a long gun could be more effective, and for people who are comfortable being visibly armed, there's a whole different range of accessories, like a sling, ammo carriers, etc. Shotgun vs rifle is another matter of what you'll think you need for your situation.

For something you could get to very quickly in an emergency, a fast-access lockbox with a semi-auto handgun and several loaded mags would make the most sense.

As far as what to use, my money would be on inexpensive but very reliable hardware. Something like a surplus Sig p6 or Ruger P95 for a handgun, a Mossberg pump for a shotgun, or an SKS or M1 Carbine for a rifle. People who are OK with carrying expensive guns in the trunk would go with whatever they're good with.

Of course, you'd want to practice, practice, practice, both to make sure the gun's reliable with the chosen loads and to make sure you're ready to use it in a pinch.