Console Vault Installed - Does yours look like this?

Installed my new model 1012 console vault this evening. Pretty easy. I added some silicon to the lid spring while I was in there to cut down on the spring noise.

There's a pretty big gap between the vault and the actual plastic console on the passenger side. the paperwork says 2005-2008 Tacoma which I thought was odd.

Do you all have the same gap? I'd hate to drop something down there.

 

Yep. But never been an issue.

 

stuff it with old socks if you worry 'bout junk dropping in there

 

Same. If something does drop back there you can always get it out.

 

Don't cops have to have an extra warrent to search them if they're locked?

 

best thing you can do is pack the gap with some padding or foam. You would have to remove the vault if something fell back there.
I think a special warrant is needed to open the vault. also, its a safe place to carry and store a pistol while traveling. I often leave my wallet, weed and cash in it.

 

If it comes to that, yes. With probable cause you will be detained until a warrant is obtained to search the vehicle or console vault. Normal traffic stop probably no issues. Drinking, drugs, K9 going off you are in deep shit.

 

Lol I guess I'll have to hide my 14 kilos somewhere else then

 

Thanks everyone. Good to know. I'll cut and put some case foam in there.

 

I would be willing to bet good money that they will not need an additional warrant to search a locked box in your truck. If they have probable cause and or a warrant to search the truck it applies equally to the console safe without an additional warrant.

 

Yes but not every cop knows how to break into said vault and would require a specialist and they can only detain you for 48 hours and that's if they really have something against you

 

How much did you pay for this vault?

 

Is this thread really happening?

If you have illegal shit locked in your console, and get pulled over in a situation bad enough to warrant you being detained - you can guarantee a search warrant can definitely be gotten (if needed).

Save the "what kind of illegal shit can I carry and still be okay and how do I do it?" for another forum, methinks.

Several mods here are in law enforcement and TBH this already smells like dumbfuckery.

Act right.

 

I paid $300 for the vault. I tried to find a used one or one on sale. Had to go retail. it will be nice to have the extra security.

 

dude that thing can be opened in 1 minute...don't even think this is a 'secure' safe
LOL

 

I'm not saying I wouldn't give the combo plus the fact that I have no intentions of being pulled over or carrying anything illegal in mine I'm just simply stating if you wanted to go the route of being an ass hole the certain cop would have to do what tigerfan said and tow your shit and cut that thing open

 

Didn't really intend for this to become a legal or not thread. I just wondered if I got the right model. Lol

If law enforcement wants to get in your console they will.