Handgun in the open while driving?

[Fosty]

So I'm trying to remember something from my LTC class about handguns in cars.

If I have my handgun loose in my car while I'm driving, say in a cup holder or something, does it have to be in a holster?

I do plan on getting some sort of seat mounted holster in the future but I can't afford it at the moment.

 

[jrbfishn]

It has to be in a belt or shoulder holster or concealed.

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[Kar98]

If open, have it in a belt or shoulder holster, presumably attached to your person. Otherwise, not in plain view.

 

[toddnjoyce]

So I'm trying to remember something from my LTC class about handguns in cars.

If I have my handgun loose in my car while I'm driving, say in a cup holder or something, does it have to be in a holster?

I do plan on getting some sort of seat mounted holster in the future but I can't afford it at the moment.

Kar98 has it correct. In your vehicle it’s either not in plain view or on your person in a holster.

In plain view and not attached to your body in a holster is a not legal.

 

[Inspector43]

I thought that if in the car and cannot be viewed by a 'reasonable person' they could be visible to someone who pokes their head in the window. A cop might do that but a 'reasonable person' would not. As applied to this law a police officer would not be considered a reasonable person.

 

[Renegade]

I thought that if in the car and cannot be viewed by a 'reasonable person' they could be visible to someone who pokes their head in the window. A cop might do that but a 'reasonable person' would not. As applied to this law a police officer would not be considered a reasonable person.

The reasonable person verbage applied to concealed guns.

 

[craigntx]

Wedge it between the seats and slide it under the console if stopped by 5-0

 

[Charlie]

Put it in a paper sack and lay it on the passenger seat. Then it would be concealed and easy to get to.

 

[Inspector43]

The reasonable person verbage applied to concealed guns.

Thanks. I thought it applied to any gun if in the possession of a LTC or CHL holder. I have mine on the front seat under a towel.

 

[Charlie]

When (if) I carry a handgun in the front seat, I also cover it with a towel, paper sack, etc. And I have, on occasion tied a piece of light weight string (read: easy to break) from the gun to the seat, door, etc. If I a severe wreck, I think it would be dangerous for it to be flying around the vehicle, but I could still grab it and use it (string would, should, better, break!).

 

[pronstar]

When (if) I carry a handgun in the front seat, I also cover it with a towel, paper sack, etc. And I have, on occasion tied a piece of light weight string (read: easy to break) from the gun to the seat, door, etc. If I a severe wreck, I think it would be dangerous for it to be flying around the vehicle, but I could still grab it and use it (string would, should, better, break!).

If the string is easy to break, wouldn’t the force of a wreck and the mass of the gun break it anyway?


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[Charlie]

Certainly could. Assuming it was a bad wreck. But better than nothing. I usually carry my gun on me. That's the best way to go, in my opinion.

 

[sidebite252]

Please define a “reasonable person”
(Yes, I’m being a smart ass and curious too)

 

[mdf9183]

There are no more (reasonable persons).

 

[TxStetson]

Every time this topic comes up it amazes me how long it gets discussed and all the different what if’s and why’s. It’s really quite simple, if it ain’t on your shoulder or hip, don’t let it be seen.

 

[sharkey]

Well from the discussion, it seems the legislature should go back this year and change the law. Either we have OC or we do not.

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[Renegade]

It’s really quite simple, if it ain’t on your shoulder or hip, don’t let it be seen.

Actually that is incorrect.

 

[BRD@66]

...... It’s really quite simple, if it ain’t on your shoulder or hip, don’t let it be seen.

Actually that is incorrect.

Actually it is that simple & correct - for me.

 

[Mowingmaniac 24/7]

I agree with sharkey.

 

[Inspector43]

An LEO may do things that non-LEO's would not do. Such as approaching your car and asking you to roll down the window. The term does not mean that officers are unreasonable people. A person with his head screwed on straight would not do some things a cop might do.