Firearms in vehicles without CCW must be ________________________ or _____________________________________.

• A. securely encased, not readily accessible
• B. not readily accessible; securely encased
• C. in a glove box; visible
• D. loaded and ready to fire

Answer: (A)

When a firearm is in a vehicle without a concealed carry permit, it has to be stored in a way that prevents easy access. The rule is that it must be securely encased or not readily accessible. Securely encased means it’s inside a locked container or hard case that stays closed. Not readily accessible means the weapon isn’t in a location where a person can easily reach it, such as being kept in a locked trunk or similar secure position.

This keeps the weapon from being quickly usable or reachable by someone who shouldn’t have access. Placing a gun in a glove box or leaving it visible would still be easily accessible and is not acceptable. A firearm that is loaded and ready to fire is unsafe and generally prohibited in a vehicle without a CCW.