| Alabama: |
 Anyone 19 years of age or older who can legally possess a firearm under State and Federal Law can carry a
firearm in Alabama without a permit. Those with a permit issued by any state can carry at 18. |
| Alaska: |
Any person who can legally own a firearm can possess a loaded handgun openly or concealed in a vehicle |
| Arizona: |
Any person who can legally own a handgun can possess a loaded handgun concealed in a vehicle |
| Arkansas: |
Any person who can legally own a handgun can possess a loaded handgun concealed in a vehicle |
| California: |
Handguns must be unloaded and stored in a locked container. This does not include the utility or glove compartment. |
| Colorado: |
Handguns may be transported concealed only in vehicles within the state |
| Connecticut: |
Handgun carry in vehicle prohibited except when in compliance with 18 USC 926A (see page 60) |
| Delaware: |
No concealed firearms. It must be carried openly in the vehicle such as on the seat or dash. |
| District of Columbia: |
Handgun carry in vehicle prohibited except when in compliance with 18 USC 926A (see page 60) |
| Florida: |
Firearms need to be securely encased or otherwise not readily accessible for immediate use |
| Georgia: |
Any person who can legally own a handgun can possess a loaded handgun in a vehicle |
| Hawaii: |
Not permitted |
| Idaho: |
Handguns must be in plain view if loaded, but can be concealed if unloaded. Long guns can be visible or concealed. |
| Illinois: |
If you can legally carry a concealed firearm in your home state you can carry a loaded concealed firearm within your vehicle. Long guns must remain unloaded and cased. Otherwise be in compliance with 18 USC 926A (see page 60) |
| Indiana: |
Handguns must be unloaded, not readily accessible, and secured in a case |
| Iowa: |
Handguns must be unloaded and inside a closed and fastened container which is too large to be concealed on the person or inside a cargo or luggage compartment where the handgun will not be readily accessible to any person riding in the vehicle (724.4(f)) |
| Kansas: |
Anyone 21+ who can legally possess a firearm can carry it openly or concealed in or out of a vehicle in Kansas |
| Kentucky: |
Handguns, loaded or unloaded, may be kept in plain view or in any factory-installed enclosed container or compartment such as a glove compartment, center console, or seat pocket. KRS 527.020 |
| Louisiana: |
Firearms may be carried openly or in the glove compartment, console, or trunk of vehicle. |
| Maine: |
Anyone 21+ may carry a loaded handgun in a vehicle |
| Maryland: |
Handgun carry in vehicle prohibited except when in compliance with 18 USC 926A (see page 60) |
| Massachusetts: |
Unloaded guns may be in vehicles if secured in the trunk or in a locked case or other secure container |
| Michigan: |
Handguns need to be unloaded and in a closed case designed for the storage of firearms in the trunk of the vehicle or in a place not readily accessible to the occupants of the vehicle |
| Minnesota: |
Handguns must be unloaded, and contained in a closed and fastened case, gunbox, or securely tied package (624.714) |
| Mississippi: |
Anyone 18+ can carry a firearm within the confines of any motor vehicle |
| Missouri: |
A weapon may be carried anywhere in a vehicle |
| Montana: |
Montana has no prohibitions against carrying a weapon in a motor vehicle |
| Nebraska: |
There is no state restriction relating to unloaded handguns in plain sight but local ordinances may require the firearm being securely encased |
| Nevada: |
Loaded handguns are lawful if not "on the person." Under a seat, in a glove box, or on top of a seat are NOT considered "on the person." Loaded long guns are illegal. |
| New Hampshire: |
Handguns are lawful loaded or unloaded, open or concealed, by resident or non-resident within a vehicle |
| New Jersey: |
No firearms in vehicles in NJ without a valid NJ permit / license |
| New Mexico: |
Handguns may be loaded and concealed in vehicle |
| New York: |
No firearms in vehicles in NY without a valid NY permit / license |
| North Carolina: |
Firearms are legal when they are openly displayed OR in a locked glove box, locked console, or in the trunk |
| North Dakota: |
Firearms must be secured, meaning closed into a trunk or nonpassenger part of the vehicle or rendered inoperative. ND residents of 1 year or more can carry an unsecured firearm |
| Ohio: |
Handguns must be not accessible to the operator or any passenger w/o leaving the vehicle and must be unloaded, and carried in a closed package or in plain sight within a holster or on a rack. |
| Oklahoma: |
Any firearm can be transported in a vehicle so long as it is unloaded and in plain view. |
| Oregon: |
Loaded handguns are ok so long as they are not concealed and not readily accessible unless in a locality with different laws |
| Pennsylvania: |
Firearms prohibited in vehicle without valid permit unless: You possess a valid license for that firearm issued by any state or you possess a license or permit to carry from a state which the attorney general has determined has similar firearm laws to PA regardless of reciprocity status (18 PA.C.S.A. 6106) |
| Rhode Island: |
Handguns allowed in vehicle if you possess a valid license or permit from any other state that allows you to carry a handgun in a vehicle |
| South Carolina: |
Loaded handgun legal if contained in closed glove box, console, or trunk (luggage compartment) |
| South Dakota: |
Handguns may be in a vehicle of a non-permittee when they are in the trunk or other closed compartment or a closed container too large to be effectively concealed on the person or within the person's clothing. |
| Tennessee: |
Loaded firearms can be carried openly or concealed in a private vehicle so long as it is not "on the person" |
| Texas: |
Loaded handguns allowed if concealed |
| Utah: |
Loaded handguns may be concealed or open in the vehicle |
| Vermont: |
Loaded handguns allowed in vehicle. Long guns must be unloaded |
| Virginia: |
Handguns must be secured in a container or compartment within the vehicle. Consoles, glove compartments, or other areas within or on the vehicle that can be closed meets the qualifications |
| Washington: |
Handgun carry in vehicle prohibited except when in compliance with 18 USC 926A (see page 60) |
| West Virginia: |
Anyone 21+ who can legally possess a firearm may have it in a vehicle |
| Wisconsin: |
Handguns must be in plain sight and above the window line |
| Wyoming: |
Handguns must be in plain sight and not on your person. Wyoming residents may carry concealed on the person. |
