metal detecting decals on your car...BE CAREFUL

[bootybay]

With all the crap going on nationwide, robberies, gas being syphoned right out of your vehicle, detectors being stolen out of your vehicle, I think its a good idea not to advertise on your car/truck with the detecting decals.. its kinda like leaving yourself open to have your vehicle broken into, even if you don't keep it in your car or truck... I just thought I would pass this thought around.. as at this point, ya just never know..

 

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[Montauk3]

I agree 100%. Its like putting a sign in the window that says "Free for the taking".

 

[Zincoln Miner]

I agree as well.besides I figure while hunting or going on a simple hike will bring unwanted attention by park personal.

 

[eathabs]

Just don't leave your machine unattended in plain view. They will look in your vehicle and see nothing. Keep it clean inside and out, they will figure that there is nothing to take if there is nothing showing, nothing to tempt them.

That also goes for cell phones, laptops, wallets, purses etc. If only that didn't work for wives.

Hal

 

[Cynangyl]

Only sticker on my pickup says My son is a Marine

 

[EDDE]

so what about gun stickers

 

[radarwill]

Good advice, Bootybay. The only decal I have on my truck is an American flag. And there are even some folks who are trying to steal America these days.

Well Said!! I bet you would be great in the politics forum.

 

[willie d]

I put a couple on my car a few weeks ago, I'm not too worried. Judging by all the vehicles w/detecting sticker/decals I saw last weekend at the GSBS, neither were too many of those folks. Having said that, I do understand your concerns.

 

[jcrockster]

This is great advice. Another concern I have is the occasional encounter with someone who just does not like MD'ers. When they see that decal the possibilities are endless. Better safe than sorry. Thanks for the post.

 

[bootybay]

just watching the news, hearing all the stuff thats being stolen, broken into...who needs the hassle of having your car broken into... just better to be safe then sorry, even if you dont keep your detector in your car. folks are going crazy and it seems its just gonna get worse.

 

[erikk]

Mine says NRA Life and the other says I don't dial 911

 

[Rob66]

Boy... what are you a mind reader I was just about to place a tesoro sticker on my truck the hunt mobile.Thanks for the great advice.

 

[radarwill]

You better put a blanket over your dash to hide your stereo and airbags also.

 

[pookie-princess of rust]

the only sticker i have on my car says "pezhead on board" lol

 

[bootybay]

Boy... what are you a mind reader I was just about to place a tesoro sticker on my truck the hunt mobile.Thanks for the great advice.

I'll never tell rob...

 

[Mental Granny]

I had the magnetic things on my jeep one about gas price and a couple about praying for our soliders came out of the football game and they were gone! Saw a van a day or two later that was plasterted with the things, but how to prove which were mine no way I could have taken them but my luck I'd get caught.


TT meek and mild

 

[Sandman]

Mine says NRA Life and the other says I don't dial 911

I've got my NRA Life Member license plate and NRA stickers. If someone sees those and thinks I have guns in the car they are more worried about if I have them on me.

Still I like the thought that what they don't know can't hurt me.

 

[jeff of pa]

Anyone Making Metal Detector Decals Yet ?

I got room for more

 

[weasel606]

WOW ! never thought about my minelab sticker on my truck great advice Bootybay , I did go out detecting yesterday then stopped at walmart with my detector in the truck I have read stories about detectors getting stolen out of peoples cars and trucks and while i was in there thats all i thought about was my minelab se sitting out in my locked truck, I just have the short cab so anything in my truck is in plain view and man i was worried so i hurried up an got out of there , never thought about my minelab sticker on the back glass ! looks like i better peel that thing off nothing worse then a thief and they sure are getting brave these days thanks for the advice

 

[hollowpointred]

i never thought of that but it makes sense. when i was in a band, we learned never to have the bands name on the truck that hauled the gear for exactly the same reason. a lot of guys have gotten up in the morning only to see that their truck had been emptied while they slept. i guess this is the same thing.