center of mass in car gun safe...

**andrewjs18** · October 11th, 2010, 04:57 PM

I know pa patriot did a run of these a while back which I didn't get it on, but I'm considering buying 1 now and wanted any 1st hand opinions on the quality of these safes

http://www.center-of-mass.com/Store_InCarGunSafe.htm

I'll likely get the large safe so if I do decide to carry my full size guns, I'm not hosed should I need to lock up the gun.

2nd question.......what are the possible legal actions if my car were to get stolen while my gun was inside it. would I legally be responsible? if the gun that was in my stolen car was used in a crime, am I responsible? trying to weigh the options so I can start carrying to and from work.

**PA-Joe** · October 11th, 2010, 05:37 PM

I have one of each size. Use one in the car but you need something to tie the cable around. It does slide around a lot so you may want to get some velcro tape.

**Kyle H** · October 11th, 2010, 10:57 PM

This is EXACTLY what I have been looking for to put in my truck. + rep for you.

**Entropy** · October 12th, 2010, 08:19 AM

I have one of these attached to my driver seat mount in my car. I love it and trust it if I need to leave anything of value in my car for a short period. But, don't think of it as a "safe" because it is much more of a lock box. I think with some sort of tools (read: big ass rock), it would only be a matter of minutes to get it open and to whatever was inside. That said, the average criminal breaking into a car wouldn't spend the time or make the noise to bash a metal lock box open with a rock. But if they REALLY wanted whatever was inside, they would be able to get to it.

ETA: I'm not 100% sure of the ramifications of a gun stolen from you being used in a crime, but I would imagine it'd be best if you reported it stolen ASAP (probably the same time you report the car stolen).

**SpeedBeef** · October 12th, 2010, 02:41 PM

I purchased two of these in July. One of the safes will now not lock. I requested a replacement today. I'll keep you posted on their customer service quality.

Joe

**falcn** · October 12th, 2010, 03:16 PM

Originally Posted by SpeedBeef

I purchased two of these in July. One of the safes will now not lock. I requested a replacement today. I'll keep you posted on their customer service quality.

Joe

Check to make sure the nut holding the locking arm is not loose. Loctite that sucker when you get it working properly.

**SpeedBeef** · October 26th, 2010, 08:35 PM

I never got a response to my email about the defective gun safe, but today Fedex delivered a new one to my door. I have to say great customer service from Center of Mass!!!!!

Joe