# Bit of a Problem **URL:** \ **Category:** Guns & Gear\ **Created:** [February 28, 2025, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/bit-of-a-problem/113853 "2025-02-28T17:11:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Mark801](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/96bed5/32.png) [@Mark801](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Mark801)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2025, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/bit-of-a-problem/113853/1 "2025-02-28T17:11:20Z")
Hi everyone, Need some help. Just purchased a new to us car, Nissan Kicks to be exact for my wife. The problem is, however where to secure our pistols. In her old car, we had a hidden gun safe in the spare tire compartment along with the tire. With the Kick there is no room to spare. ( matter of fact had to take tool bag out and spread the hand tools around the spare. Also there is no room “in” the spare because of the Styrofoam that contains the Jack. I was thinking of just a padlocked cable, or a bicycle cable with built in lock ? Anyone have any further ideas ? I would be grateful ---
**Author:** ![BeanCounter](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/beancounter/32/173526_2.png) [@BeanCounter](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/BeanCounter)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2025, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/bit-of-a-problem/113853/2 "2025-02-28T17:20:17Z")
> [@Mark801](#): > > Styrofoam You could cut out to fit a handgun vault with cable. But that’s my redneck solution. ---
**Author:** ![George98](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/george98/32/28818_2.png) [@George98](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/George98)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2025, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/bit-of-a-problem/113853/3 "2025-02-28T18:18:39Z")
something here might work?? [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=nisson+kicks+gun+safe&crid=16V49F92PJPOX&sprefix=nisson+kicks+gun+safe%2Caps%2C141&ref=nb\_sb\_noss](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=nisson+kicks+gun+safe&crid=16V49F92PJPOX&sprefix=nisson+kicks+gun+safe%2Caps%2C141&ref=nb_sb_noss) ---
**Author:** ![Troy67](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Troy67](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Troy67)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2025, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/bit-of-a-problem/113853/4 "2025-02-28T20:13:04Z")
You can do this at different price points, but I use a cable locked case under the seat. For a few bucks you can get a strong metal box with a key lock from Harbor Freight, or you can get a Vaultek or Hornady case. Each has a pretty good cable that locks into the case, which fits under your seat. I do this so that I can secure my guns in the car when necessary without having to get out of the car and possibly make it visible to others that I’m locking a gun in my car. ---
**Author:** ![Larry130](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/larry130/32/38689_2.png) [@Larry130](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Larry130)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2025, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/bit-of-a-problem/113853/5 "2025-02-28T20:37:34Z")
Under the seat locked cases with cables work well (if you stick with a major brand). You need to give some thought to getting your firearm in and out of the lock box without drawing attention to yourself. When would be thieves see your head and shoulders bobbing up and down they know exactly what you are doing. ---
**Author:** ![Don102](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/don102/32/165939_2.png) [@Don102](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Don102)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2025, 2:58am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/bit-of-a-problem/113853/7 "2025-03-01T02:58:47Z")
😂 🤣 😂 🤣 😂 🤣 😂 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![Jackie\_Gene](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a698b9/32.png) [@Jackie\_Gene](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Jackie_Gene)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2025, 3:43am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/bit-of-a-problem/113853/8 "2025-03-01T03:43:56Z")
Bass Pro/Cabelas sell TSA approved lock boxes with cables that fit under the seat of my Niro nicely. Got two so I can have them if needed while traveling and want to take more than one pew-pew with me. They go on sale periodically and are reasonably priced at normal cost. ---
**Author:** ![George98](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/george98/32/28818_2.png) [@George98](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/George98)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2025, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/bit-of-a-problem/113853/9 "2025-03-01T13:46:42Z")
> [@Jackie\_Gene](#): > > TSA approved lock The only thing the “TSA Approval” means is they know how to open it! ---
**Author:** ![Stuart\_Bradley](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/stuart_bradley/32/180728_2.png) [@Stuart\_Bradley](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Stuart_Bradley)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2025, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/bit-of-a-problem/113853/10 "2025-03-01T15:53:03Z")
Maybe something like this would work for you. > **[Hidden Headrest Gun Safes for Cars](https://www.theheadrestsafe.com/)** > > The Headrest Safe is a hidden gun safe for cars designed for safety & convenience. Secure firearms, cash, & other valuables with this discreet vehicle safe. ---
**Author:** ![Tom206](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/da6949/32.png) [@Tom206](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Tom206)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2025, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/bit-of-a-problem/113853/11 "2025-03-01T22:27:08Z")
@Troy67 Good to see you, and a great idea. ---
**Author:** ![Tom206](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/da6949/32.png) [@Tom206](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Tom206)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2025, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/bit-of-a-problem/113853/12 "2025-03-01T22:30:13Z")
I use the Vaultec and the included cable to lock it down under my seat. I am frequently at the hospital and they do not allow guns. And they have the detection gear to prove it! ---
**Author:** ![Mark801](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/96bed5/32.png) [@Mark801](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Mark801)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2025, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/bit-of-a-problem/113853/13 "2025-03-01T22:46:06Z")
Hi George, thanks for the reply, those safe’s are what I have… One for my Truck the other for her car however now her safe no longer fits in the trunk ---
**Author:** ![Mark801](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/96bed5/32.png) [@Mark801](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Mark801)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2025, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/bit-of-a-problem/113853/14 "2025-03-01T23:02:48Z")
Hi thanks for the suggestion, never thought about Cabella’s I just checked the site and found 2 that might fit will go and find out !! Thanks again ---
**Author:** ![BeanCounter](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/beancounter/32/173526_2.png) [@BeanCounter](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/BeanCounter)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2025, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/bit-of-a-problem/113853/15 "2025-03-01T23:40:01Z")
> [@Jackie\_Gene](#): > > Bass Pro/Cabelas One time I forgot to bring my portable gun safe with me, I went to Harbor Freight. They have similar products but if I wasn’t I wasn’t in a rush, I would’ve gone to Basspro first. ---
**Author:** ![Ray109](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/ray109/32/144426_2.png) [@Ray109](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Ray109)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2025, 12:41am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/bit-of-a-problem/113853/16 "2025-03-02T00:41:01Z")
Under the seat?