Firearm storage model 3 [and other firearms discussion]

[ai4px]

It’s not pretty but I cut a 1” square hole out of the front of a sliding console tray for model y. And I also removed the plastic dividers to make room for my Pistole.

 

[Glamisduner]

There is plenty of room to do a hole in the top of the box but that creates a weak point where they can put a tool to pry. I would look for one of those thin flat cables and squeeze it between the existing wall and safe.

Or if you're handy, you can cut a notch in the back section and weld on a new covering that can encompass the usb outlet. Then use a 90 degree usb cable to drop into the safe.

Something to be aware of, watch for people who may have seen you put something in the frunk when you are on your way back to the car. If they suspect it was something of value, they may be waiting for you.

I was just about to buy this vault when i re-read the law and I'm not sure it constitues as a legal storage device in Califorina.

16850.

As used in this part, “locked container” means

a secure container that is fully enclosed and locked by a padlock, keylock, combination lock, or similar locking device.

Since utility compartments specifinally do not count as a locked containers, and this gun vault is not fully enclosed (it comes enclosed when you bolt it to the car, but that using the "cough" utility compartment, which does not count.
I think I might just get something secured by a cable and throw a towel over it so it will be hidden from view.

Pursuant to California Penal Code section 16850, the term "locked container" means a secure container that is fully enclosed and locked by a padlock, key lock, combination lock, or similar locking device. This includes the trunk of a motor vehicle, but does not include the utility or glove compartment.

so my understanding is that the vault is not fully enclosed until it becomes mounted in which case it uses the utility compartment to become fully enclosed, and the utility compartment does not count, so the vault is probably not legal in California because it's basically just adding a better lock to the utility compartment as it is not it's own fully enclosed container.

 

[Sanderpman12]

My front driver seat has a pouch that came with seat

 

[ai4px]

It’s not pretty but I cut a 1” square hole out of the front of a sliding console tray for model y. And I also removed the plastic dividers to make room for my Pistole.

update on this.... the draw likes to slide forward and back every single time. Must work in this more. quite annoying.

 

[RichAZ/CapeCod]

update on this.... the draw likes to slide forward and back every single time. Must work in this more. quite annoying.

So does mine.

 

[PDB2655]

My problem is i am left handed looking for the best place to store my Pistol in my model 3 had it in my center console. My son bought me a ARMOTECH holder looking for a place for it

 

[BunnySloper]

I was just about to buy this vault when i re-read the law and I'm not sure it constitues as a legal storage device in Califorina.



Since utility compartments specifinally do not count as a locked containers, and this gun vault is not fully enclosed (it comes enclosed when you bolt it to the car, but that using the "cough" utility compartment, which does not count.
I think I might just get something secured by a cable and throw a towel over it so it will be hidden from view.



so my understanding is that the vault is not fully enclosed until it becomes mounted in which case it uses the utility compartment to become fully enclosed, and the utility compartment does not count, so the vault is probably not legal in California because it's basically just adding a better lock to the utility compartment as it is not it's own fully enclosed container.

Get a CCW permit. It’ll solve a lot of your problems, while creating new ones. LOL

 

[BikerPeaBody]

if there was an accidental discharge (hypothetical) and the bullet shot through battery, is there danger of a fire?-

 

[buckets0fun]

if there was an accidental discharge (hypothetical) and the bullet shot through battery, is there danger of a fire?-

Let’s call it what it is… ND. If an ND occurred, you’d likely have a series of major issues. The least of which being a runaway battery.

 

[BikerPeaBody]

Let’s call it what it is… ND. If an ND occurred, you’d likely have a series of major issues. The least of which being a runaway battery.

thanks, but doesn't answer my question

 

[buckets0fun]

thanks, but doesn't answer my question

You’re welcome. Yes. A thermal event is likely. Assuming you pierce the cell and and and.

Crushing a cell will cause thermal event, popping it with an ND is likely to do the same.

 

[ai4px]

Let’s call it what it is… ND. If an ND occurred, you’d likely have a series of major issues. The least of which being a runaway battery.

Yes. I recall it happened to a guy with a brand new model s in Ohio or NJ. He shot a hole thru the floor and it caught fire. The car was brand new so he tried to blame Tesla.

 

[ai4px]

My problem is i am left handed looking for the best place to store my Pistol in my model 3 had it in my center console. My son bought me a ARMOTECH holder looking for a place for it

Map pocket in door? Near your ankle?