Which of the following is an example of a securely encased firearm?

• A. Snapped in holster
• B. In a jacket pocket
• C. In a backpack
• D. Glove box

Answer: (D)

Secure storage means the firearm is inside a closed, locked container so it isn’t readily accessible. A glove box is a built-in vehicle container that can be kept locked and closed, which makes the firearm inaccessible to others while the vehicle is unattended. The other options place the weapon in places that are more easily reachable or not truly enclosed—on the body in a holster, or in a jacket pocket or backpack—so they don’t meet the “encased in a container” idea as clearly. So, the glove box best fits the concept of a securely encased firearm.