carrying with a W $C permit in a vehicle but not actually on you.

[rickyp]

my class never really touched on this and the police officer I asked was like "well it depends on the officer". he wouldn't care but a younger officer may.
my question is if I am traveling in my vehicle with my pistol, Can I take it off and put beside me in the vehicle? like between the seat and the console or on a magnet or holster beneath the steering Colum with in arms reach? what about woman that carry in their handbag, can they sit them on the seat beside them is this even considered wearing?
with a seat belt on it makes the pistol unconfutable and hard to draw if someone should come up and try car jack me.

I have looked trough out the laws I could find for Md and could not see any place that said the pistol has to actually be on your person at all times. maybe someone can point me to the laws I am missing.

My thinking is and I could be very much wrong but the answer is in the name of the permit "Maryland Wear and Carry (Handgun Permit)" not only can I wear a pistol but I can carry it in my vehicle(S) as well

What about other states like VA, N. Carolina, W. VA, S. Carolina, Florida, George?

 

[Applehd]

As many do... you are over-thinking this... just sayin'

 

[ken792]

In VA, open carry is open carry, and it doesn’t require a permit anyway. A previous AG (Cuccinelli) also ruled that handguns can be stored loaded in vehicle compartments or in containers without needing a permit.

https://www.handgunlaw.us/documents/agopinions/VAAGAdvisoryOPFirearmsInVehicles.pdf

WV has had full constitutional carry for handguns. WV also just passed a law this year to specifically allow uncased and loaded long guns in vehicles, so it’s a non issue.

 

[shrinkwrap]

If you have a valid permit, IMO there is no reason you wouldn't be allowed to place your firearm on your seat or anywhere else in the cabin. The question is, would you want some sheeple in a van or SUV driving by to look down into your car (assuming it is a sedan) and see a pistol? If you are stopped, you will probably want to cover the gun up before the police officer approaches your car. But remember, no furtive movements. Perhaps a carefully rigged holster between/under the seat, or some other hidden but quick-access method of storage in the car? Just sayin'

 

[rickyp]

As many do... you are over-thinking this... just sayin'

this is md we are talking about, we can never over think things in MD Most police officers are great people and wouldn't care however the A.G. maybe different and someone looses their permit just because they took the side arm off while driving

 

[Jaybeez]

The Law is actually worded "Wear, Carry, or Transport" which includes transport in a vehicle.

Maryland Criminal Law Section 4-203

law.justia.com

The law prohibits this, but grants an exception from the law to wear and carry permit holders.

 

[rickyp]

If you have a valid permit, IMO there is no reason you wouldn't be allowed to place your firearm on your seat or anywhere else in the cabin. The question is, would you want some sheeple in a van or SUV driving by to look down into your car (assuming it is a sedan) and see a pistol? If you are stopped, you will probably want to cover the gun up before the police officer approaches your car. But remember, no furtive movements. Perhaps a carefully rigged holster between/under the seat, or some other hidden but quick-access method of storage in the car? Just sayin'

i have seen holsters that have a strap that goes around the dash right un der your steering wheel they have magnets that you can attach there as well. or like I sad slide it between the seat and console. I have a Jeep and a F150 so I don't think many people will be driving by and able to look that deep in my truck. even if they could it would be hard for them to identify a pistol in a holster there and if i get out I will put it back on my side.

 

[JollyPedro]

The Law is actually worded "Wear, Carry, or Transport" which includes transport in a vehicle.

Maryland Criminal Law Section 4-203

law.justia.com

The law prohibits this, but grants an exception from the law to wear and carry permit holders.

This is the correct answer here....

 

[AKbythebay]

The Law is actually worded "Wear, Carry, or Transport" which includes transport in a vehicle.

Maryland Criminal Law Section 4-203

law.justia.com

The law prohibits this, but grants an exception from the law to wear and carry permit holders.

This is your answer

 

[Blkhawk870]

From what I've been told it still has to remain in a holster but it can be anywhere in your vehicle.

 

[camo556]

As noted, the permit is for wear, carry, and transport of a loaded handgun.. Appendix carry can be uncomfortable, so stash it wherever. MD is not a duty to inform state. The law does not change just because the office is "younger." My advice is obey all traffic laws don't get pulled over in the first place. If you do, be courteous.

I recommend handgun law.com for your other questions on out of state rules. it depends whether they recognize the MD permit, and even then the rules are peculiar to the state.

 

[eruby]

From what I've been told it still has to remain in a holster but it can be anywhere in your vehicle.

Told by who, another idiot instructor?

 

[rickyp]

The Law is actually worded "Wear, Carry, or Transport" which includes transport in a vehicle.

Maryland Criminal Law Section 4-203

law.justia.com

The law prohibits this, but grants an exception from the law to wear and carry permit holders.

" (2) the wearing, carrying, or transporting of a handgun by a person to whom a permit to wear, carry, or transport the handgun has been issued under Title 5, Subtitle 3 of the Public Safety Article;" I guess this answers my question, they list wearing, carrying and transporting. so I am taking it as long as I have my permit with me I can take it off and put it beside me or some other place that I can get to it if needed

 

[Occam]

From what I've been told it still has to remain in a holster but it can be anywhere in your vehicle.

No, that's muddying up MD W&C with non-permit-holding transport and/or FOPA.

 

[Applehd]

Thank you, Jaybeez... I'm too fat and lazy to search for citations... given time, even here in Maryland, everyone will settle in to the notion of "carrying"... enjoy the excitement(for lack of a better word) of our new found freedom, for it will wane as time passes and becomes more commonplace.

 

[rickyp]

As noted, the permit is for wear, carry, and transport of a loaded handgun.. Appendix carry can be uncomfortable, so stash it wherever. MD is not a duty to inform state. The law does not change just because the office is "younger." My advice is obey all traffic laws don't get pulled over in the first place. If you do, be courteous.

I recommend handgun law.com for your other questions on out of state rules. it depends whether they recognize the MD permit, and even then the rules are peculiar to the state.

"Knock on wood" I have not been stopped in over 25 years. I have been very lucky a few times. but you can be polled over for something as simple as a tag or tail light burned out that you didn't know about.

 

[E.Shell]

From what I've been told it still has to remain in a holster but it can be anywhere in your vehicle.

Never heard of this. What if you pocket carry w/o a holster? Your HGP negates the law about 'closed holster' or 'container.

Jaybeez answered the question above.

 

[Jaybeez]

If your carry method is uncomfortable, find a new method or new firearm.

Holstering/unholstering is a opportunity for negligence or accidents. You should resist doing so unless absolutely necessary.

Practice and train to draw from concealment in a vehicle. Add removing a seat belt to the access portion of your Training to present a firearm while seated in a vehicle.

 

[ICW2019]

My instructor said this as well even though we know it isn't true. If you're able to carry a handgun legally you should be able to store it as you see fit in the car while driving.

 

[pcfixer]

The Law is actually worded "Wear, Carry, or Transport" which includes transport in a vehicle.