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I keep thinking about those news stories I see occasionally. You know, the ones where an incident occurs unrelated to any gun violence, the vehicle is searched for some reason and the news announcer, in a serious tone with raised eyebrows says something like "...and in the trunk were found 6 assorted rifles, including assault weapons, and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. Authorities are questioning the occupants". The inference is that because one has several weapons in the car, one must be up to no good, possibly even terrorism. The police obviously headed off a hostage situation, at the very least.
Sure, I'm all for practicing all the rights afforded by our constitution and those who spilt blood to preserve it, but some personal restraint might be in order. Just something to bear in mind. How would it look if you got stopped and searched?
I'll limit my trunk cache to one or two firearms that look recreational. And pack some targets, and maybe a range receipt or two.

That wasn't meant for you specifically.
In your case they probably are realistic.
For most of us civilians a true tactical situation isn't likely.


But I do agree with your choice.
And my SKS has (had) a grenade launcher.

Don't forget "Grenade Launcher".

For those tricky hostage situations

I agree, a black rifle or AK might not be a good thing to carry when there is a crisis situation and people are on edge. A levergun is probably the best rifle for such social situations, with an SKS or M1/mini14 bolt rifle etc somewhere in the middle. But I don't want to leave my mint 94 in the trunk, but I don't mind the $99 SKS getting a little scuffed.

Sounds like a good use for my SKS.
Or an old Marlin levergun. Might be a bit less intimidating to the casual observer.