Truck Guns for the Modern Survivalist with Mike Milito – Epi-3822
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Expert Council Member Mike Milito joins me today to discuss the concept of the truck gun, where it came from, and how it fits into modern American life. We dig into the historical roots of keeping a firearm in a vehicle, from ranch rifles and old hunting guns to the practical setups people relied on decades ago, and how those ideas have evolved.
From there, we get into why someone today might consider a truck or trunk gun at all. Mike breaks down realistic use cases, not fantasy scenarios, and explains how mobility, response time, and environment all factor into the decision. We also take a hard look at platform choices, especially the role of the shotgun. He explains where it shines, where it falls short, and what a solid vehicle ready shotgun setup actually looks like in the real world.
We also cover handguns, rifles, and carbines, including whether larger frame or magnum pistols make sense, and how traditional rifles compare to more modern options. Mike brings in his background from military, law enforcement, and private security work to ground the discussion in practical experience rather than theory.
Finally, we address the issues people often avoid, legality, liability, and what happens if a firearm stored in a vehicle is stolen. We wrap with a few wildcard options and unconventional choices that may deserve more attention depending on your situation.
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Hello Jack,
I believe that your image for today’s podcast was posted Upside down.
Thank you for all that you bring with these podcasts.
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No it is a truck roof rack, that stuff in the right corner is like an overlay that AI would not remove so it is that it is. The source was a real photograph modified by Gemini.
Loved this episode! But did I miss something… no bullpups?
Bullpups make a great truck gun. Easy to store, compact and maneuverable, especially if you have to fire them from inside the truck. Vehicle ops are their whole own set of headaches.
It might be that this is just my pet peeve, but Mike came across as a little cavalier about securing your firearm in your vehicle because “if criminals want guns, they are going to get them” or they could break into my home and get into my safe and steal them”. This doesn’t mean we should make it easier for them to get them and in the house example, he acknowledges they would be in a safe, so why not the car? Buying or building a vehicle safe is way too easy not to even attempt it.
I have two built into my F-150: one for a pistol in the center console up front, and another under my back seat for the long gun. Both make the guns VERY easily accessible, but they are secure and attached to my vehicle. In a past SUV I ran a cable lock through a Pelican hard case and anchored it to the car seat attachment points and put padlocks on the case.
Using what I had, it cost me nothing to ensure that I had done what I could to keep my guns from ending up in a criminal’s hands and thereby giving politicians reason to create new gun laws because we couldn’t police ourselves. Ok rant over.
Well, he said nothing about not securing them did he?
“I am not going to not keep a gun in my truck because it might get stolen”, in no way implies leave it unlocked, sitting on the passenger seat, with a sign on the window saying doors unlocked, guns inside.
I think you enhanced what was said because his view doesn’t 100% perfectly match yours. So you imply that things said were not said and things that were not said were said.
After 18 years in this business, I can tell you this is far too common.
Hey What Jack Said I agree I thought I did discuss not making them easy I would also point out someone that can break into a car may very easily be able to get into cases. A pad lock or most locks that take a key can be picked often alarmingly fast. Also cables and padlocks can be cut. Again Not saying Not to Make it as secure as you feel prudent.
Like Jack Said I don’t think I said to leave it unsecured. I have mine in a case, it’s not hanging on the dash. Also If someone is going to get into your vehicle they can likely get into the container. Lock picks cutters drill ect. In the recent I.C.E. Protest the got into the metal lock box of of federal law enforcement and got a firearm. Just by smashing it with a blunt abject. Again yes make it as secure as you think prudent.
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