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'12 E63, E55(sold), C32 (sold), '65 Skylark GS 445 convertible, '12 ML350
I'm licensed to carry concealed as well. I used to own a furniture business - primary warehouse was in a "not so good" part of town and as much as I was AGAINST owning and carrying...after two truck-jackings (one was never recovered, the other...two and half years later - and had been driving around with my logo on it...and was found wrecked) and an armed robbery...I gave in. The police here in metro Atlanta literally turned their back on me when I went to them for help...on multiple occasions. The fact that the truck was DRIVING AROUND for two years (they put 25,000 miles on it) in the west end of Atlanta just goes to show they never even put out a notice for it. I don't blame the cops nor am I mad at them (I'm a staunch F.O.P. supporter), I just know that it's really up to me to be the first line of defense.
I've got a Glock 30 and a 21 SF with two 31 rd clips. :-) The 30 usually stays in the glove box...and the 21 sometimes on the seat...sometimes in the door sill. Why 31 rd clips? Well...if I'm in a situation where I'm pulling that trigger...I don't want to run out.
PS - GA law was recently changed to allow carrying in the car even if you're not licensed for concealed - they now view your car as an extension of your home.
I've got a Glock 30 and a 21 SF with two 31 rd clips. :-) The 30 usually stays in the glove box...and the 21 sometimes on the seat...sometimes in the door sill. Why 31 rd clips? Well...if I'm in a situation where I'm pulling that trigger...I don't want to run out.
PS - GA law was recently changed to allow carrying in the car even if you're not licensed for concealed - they now view your car as an extension of your home.
Last edited by pullejo; Jun 22, 2010 at 09:57 AM. Reason: Added PS
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I'm a supporter of 2nd Amendment rights, I own several guns and believe strongly in our right to own firearms...but WHY carry them in a car? I know, many of you are saying "Why not, if you have one in your house, why not in your car...you never know."
At least in CA, that's an instant trip to jail. The "you never know" mentality of driving while packing is asking for major trouble. Are you really going to have time to pull the gun on a car jacker with a pistol already in your face? Are you placing yourself in situations where you would need to run to your car and get your gun? What the heck are you doing if so?
It's something else entirely to defend your home, which can't be driven away from burglars. Being mobile in your car introduces a factor of safety you don't have at your home.
I'm just curious why so many of you carry guns in the car. Is that legal in your state, or are you just that paranoid?...or are you doing things that put you in a position that require firearms while driving? Not sure why but IMO keeping a loaded gun at your home seems more sensible & less "macho" and "I'm billy badass" than carrying a loaded weapon in your car, where almost anyone can get to it (if they steal your car or accidentally/intentionally get your keys).
/flame suit on
BTW I love my CZ 75 SP-01!
At least in CA, that's an instant trip to jail. The "you never know" mentality of driving while packing is asking for major trouble. Are you really going to have time to pull the gun on a car jacker with a pistol already in your face? Are you placing yourself in situations where you would need to run to your car and get your gun? What the heck are you doing if so?
It's something else entirely to defend your home, which can't be driven away from burglars. Being mobile in your car introduces a factor of safety you don't have at your home.
I'm just curious why so many of you carry guns in the car. Is that legal in your state, or are you just that paranoid?...or are you doing things that put you in a position that require firearms while driving? Not sure why but IMO keeping a loaded gun at your home seems more sensible & less "macho" and "I'm billy badass" than carrying a loaded weapon in your car, where almost anyone can get to it (if they steal your car or accidentally/intentionally get your keys).
/flame suit on
BTW I love my CZ 75 SP-01!
No need for the flame suit. Its a good question and we have good answers. I carry my gun in the vehicle from time to time because drivers in Houston are insane! Just the other day two mustang GT's chased my cousin across town waving a gun (looked like a BB gun). I mainly carry it around for safety, we don't get mugged point blank, we get taunted and harassed while driving! Ever been in that situation where two or three beaters approach you and block you in, and they don't care if their car hits your car? That's when the 9mm comes in handy! In Texas, we are allowed to keep a gun in the vehicle.
"It is unlawful to intentionally, knowingly or recklessly carry on or about one’s person a handgun in a motor vehicle if the handgun is in plain view or the person is engaged in criminal activity (other than a misdemeanor traffic violation), prohibited by law from possessing a firearm or is a member of a street gang. "
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My ex-cars: 03 E55,04 C32, 05 C55 ,03 E320
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'19 E63S, ‘16 CLS63 RIP, '09 E63 Gone, '06 M5 Gone, '97 Supra TT Gone
That, and the fact that a prosecutor will not look kindly on a 31 round mag in a situation you describe as "defensive". If you think you need 31 rounds in a defensive situation, you've done something very wrong in the past. Less bullets, more range time.
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No need for the flame suit. Its a good question and we have good answers. I carry my gun in the vehicle from time to time because drivers in Houston are insane! Just the other day two mustang GT's chased my cousin across town waving a gun (looked like a BB gun). I mainly carry it around for safety, we don't get mugged point blank, we get taunted and harassed while driving! Ever been in that situation where two or three beaters approach you and block you in, and they don't care if their car hits your car? That's when the 9mm comes in handy! In Texas, we are allowed to keep a gun in the vehicle.
I lived in Houston for 11 years. Not to be contrary but getting taunted and harrassed IMO isn't the situation to brandish a firearm. That's asking for a gun fight in a situation where *****s are just being *****s. And no, thankfully I haven't been in the situation where I was blocked in by 2-3 cars...again, what the heck are people doing to put themselves in these situations? A 9mm at that point will offer defense, but isn't staying out of that situation a better defense?
I was always taught 2 rules...1) Be smart about what you do and where you're going and you'll stay out of trouble 99.9% of the time, and 2) if you brandish a firearm, you better be ready to use it, not to just flash it for intimidation purposes (which is again asking for a gun fight one may be unprepared to handle).
Business owners carrying makes perfect sense to me. Defend your properties. Citizens carrying in the car makes me nervous, b/c tempers flare, road rage, and egos when driving makes people do some stuuuupid things. Carrying a gun in the car can escalate a road rage situation into a potential murder scene in a fraction of a second. Then again if it's legal in TX (of course it is) then do as the Romans do...and we have to assume that everyone is responsible, cool headed, and reasonable, right
Ok I'm off my soapbox now. Gotta go clean & oil my CZ
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I absolutely LOVE both of mine!!! I always recommend them for consideration for new shooters as they are cheap and dead accurate. In the end it comes down to feel (I personally don't like Glocks, revolvers and I absolutely despise my HK) and the CZ hits it all for me. Every time I'm at the range, I just smile when it's their turn in the line up. The only thing that comes close in feel is a 1911 but I can put 3 9mm on target for every 1 .45. If I had to choose one out of all my handguns - it would be the CZ without question or hesitation.
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Would someone please explain to me why it is that people feel the need to plaster their entire (yeah, yeah, I know "those aren't ALL of my guns!" ) gun collection all over the net?
I mean, seriously. What's the point?
I posted enough to prove I at least have a firearm when I went through the "rigorous" vetting process to become an MBW gun owner's club member. Why post ALL of your hardware on the net for everyone to see? Firearms (at least in my opinion) should be like mopeds. Fun to ride, but not for everyone to see what you have.
) gun collection all over the net? I mean, seriously. What's the point?
I posted enough to prove I at least have a firearm when I went through the "rigorous" vetting process to become an MBW gun owner's club member. Why post ALL of your hardware on the net for everyone to see? Firearms (at least in my opinion) should be like mopeds. Fun to ride, but not for everyone to see what you have.
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http://www.ammunitiontogo.com/catalo...3-556-fmj-ammo
There you go. This is where I last bought my rounds. Prices have rocketed since though. This should be one of the best prices around.
There you go. This is where I last bought my rounds. Prices have rocketed since though. This should be one of the best prices around.
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2018 E63S Wagon
A highly experienced pro/competition shooter recommended it to me, and he has shot every gun under the sun. I figured if it was good enough for him, I'd like it. I absolutely love it!
Mine is the CZ75 SP01 Tactical, which features a decocker and a double action trigger.
You can check it out here: http://cz-usa.com/products/view/cz-75-sp-01-tactical/
