[Gila Hemi]

I've only been pulled over once in 26 years by the Minn. State Patrol and handed him my C&C permit on top of my drivers license and announced the fact that I had a gun in the car. He said "no problem" and only wanted only to see my wife's drivers license who was driving at that time. I've talked to 4 law enforcement officers since I've been carrying a gun and they have all stated that they like to be informed if there is a weapon in the vehicle. Lawyer's will state that you probably shouldn't mention a gun in a minor traffic ticket situation but if you don't and they see the gun they might draw on you and call for back up which could take a long time.

Different states have different laws, and those who carry had better know them for the state they're in (pun not intended)...

 

[Dahleander]

Nice setup with your in-car holster! It's great to see how you've found a practical way to carry your handgun in your Challenger. Getting my concealed carry permit was a big step for me—it's about being prepared while ensuring safety and responsibility. I remember the first time I practiced conceal and carry; finding the right holster and learning the ropes took some time, but it's worth it for the confidence it brings.

 

[macmanjim]

Interesting video on carrying in a car:

 

[Swallow]

How is the holster attached???? Just sandwiched between the seat and console?

I just sandwich my Glock 19 in between the seat and console in a belt holster. When I exit either my Challenger or Charger the holster stays in place and I place my gun into my concealed belt holster.

 

[Swallow]

Curious about this. If you get pulled over, I imagine you announce your firearm and where it's located. Do you pass over your C&C along with your license, registration, and insurance? For those of you who have been pulled over with a C&C firearm in plain sight, any tense moments?
[/QUOTE Awhile back, with my wife driving, we were pulled over for speeding. When the Minnesota state trooper approached our vehicle on the passenger side I had my license and conceal and carry permit already out the window and told him I had a gun in the car. He said " thats fine sir, I want to see your wife's drivers license". There was no more mention of the gun.

 

[highpower794]

How is the holster attached???? Just sandwiched between the seat and console?

I too carry my pistol between the seat and console.. i have CCW from my state. Be aware that some thugs are targeting high end challengers and chargers,. So be aware of your surroundings when driving your baby

 

[87GN]

If I’m in my car it’s in the same location as if I were walking down the street. On my person (appendix). I wouldn’t feel comfortable having it any farther from me or having any less control over it.

 

[Swallow]

I too carry my pistol between the seat and console.. i have CCW from my state. Be aware that some thugs are targeting high end challengers and chargers,. So be aware of your surroundings when driving your baby

Because the amount of car jackings has increased considerably I traded my Scat Pack in for an R/T. I'm still on high alert at gas stations etc. but I'am much less paranoid now.

 

[highpower794]

Curious about this. If you get pulled over, I imagine you announce your firearm and where it's located. Do you pass over your C&C along with your license, registration, and insurance? For those of you who have been pulled over with a C&C firearm in plain sight, any tense moments?

I was pulled over once and I had my license and Insurance out and my hands in plain sight. I immediately told the officer I had my firearm and my CCW license with me and would be happy to show it to him. He said.. " I am NOT concerned about that" Wow !! and he checked my insurance and license and told me to keep it under the speed limit.. Very fortunate!

 

[71Vincent]

Ankle carry is perfect for driving.

 

[georgewillings2024]

Just me but too visible to LEO's. I don't want an "uncomfortable" situation. Or be scrambling to cover it. There are more discreet options. IMO.

If you are carrying a firearm with you in your vehicle and you get pulled over while you have a permit for it, you are supposed to inform the officer that you are carrying a firearm and it's location, that is the law for that in every state. I was on my way to work one morning and was in fact speeding and did not have a firearm with me that morning. Gave the cop my license, registration and proof of insurance, he had already ran my tags so he had my info already. His first question is do you have a firearm with you this morning.

 

[georgewillings2024]

It fine if that your thing. I am in and out to often and don't like the plain site when away

Any responsible gun owner is NOT going to leave the vehicle with their firearm inside the vehicle in plain site. 99.9% of the time they will be bringing that firearm with them on their person.

 

[macmanjim]

If you are carrying a firearm with you in your vehicle and you get pulled over while you have a permit for it, you are supposed to inform the officer that you are carrying a firearm and it's location, that is the law for that in every state. I was on my way to work one morning and was in fact speeding and did not have a firearm with me that morning. Gave the cop my license, registration and proof of insurance, he had already ran my tags so he had my info already. His first question is do you have a firearm with you this morning.

Actually, it isn't the law in every state. In AZ, you only have to disclose if the PO asks.


These states impose a legal obligation to notify law enforcement when you are carrying a concealed firearm (often immediately upon contact).
Examples:

• North Carolina – must disclose you have a valid permit and are carrying a concealed handgun when approached by an officer.
• Michigan – law requires disclosure in certain circumstances.
• Nebraska – included in lists of states with mandatory duty to inform.
• Texas – some sources list it among those with duty to inform (though others say “no duty unless asked” — always check current statute).

🟤 States where you must inform
only if asked


In these states, you are not required to volunteer that you are carrying a firearm, but if the officer asks you directlywhether you are armed, you must answer truthfully.
Examples:

• Arizona – no law requiring you to volunteer; only required if asked.
• Florida – law states there is no duty to inform in the statute.
• Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Virginia, etc. – listed in sources as “inform if asked” states.

❌ States with
no duty to inform
(voluntary)


These states do not have a statute that requires you to tell a peace officer you are armed, nor that you must answer if asked (in some cases you must answer if asked, but there is no proactive duty).
Examples:

• New Mexico – Wiki states “Duty to Inform? No” for concealed carry.
• Utah – official FAQ says “there is no legal requirement to identify yourself to a law enforcement officer” though it’s recommended.
• Wisconsin – law says you must produce license upon demand, but there is no duty to inform voluntarily.

⚠ Important caveats

• Even in “no duty to inform” states, if you are asked by the officer whether you are armed, you may be required to answer truthfully depending on state law.
• Local or municipal ordinances can differ — a county or city might impose additional disclosure rules.
• Laws change — always verify the current statute in the state where you are carrying.
• Even where disclosure isn’t required, many training organizations recommend voluntarily informing law enforcement if you’re carrying, in a calm and safe way, because surprises can escalate stop

It's not uniform that you have to disclose unasked,

 

[SKT PK 9 Man]

Any responsible gun owner is NOT going to leave the vehicle with their firearm inside the vehicle in plain site. 99.9% of the time they will be bringing that firearm with them on their person.

Sometimes you would have no choice or break the law by taking it with you. You cannot carry in some locales regardless of whether you have a carry permit or not. State and Federal offices, post offices, places that serve more than a certain percentage of their revenue in alcohol (example - bars) etc. To me, there is a distinct advantage to carrying concealed, the element of surprise, I'll take that over the so called "deterrent" factor. Open carry (or sloppy concealed carry) just says "shoot me first" to a nefarious perp intent on mayhem. JMHO.

 

[georgewillings2024]

Sometimes you would have no choice or break the law by taking it with you. You cannot carry in some locales regardless of whether you have a carry permit or not. State and Federal offices, post offices, places that serve more than a certain percentage of their revenue in alcohol (example - bars) etc. To me, there is a distinct advantage to carrying concealed, the element of surprise, I'll take that over the so called "deterrent" factor. Open carry (or sloppy concealed carry) just says "shoot me first" to a nefarious perp intent on mayhem. JMHO.

Where I live, we can carry in the Casino's (as long as you do not let them know, lol, thanks to the Hells Angels and Mongols) we can carry in bars (just do not get a DUI while carrying, that is a whole new can of worms, lol). Just cannot carry on Federal Property. But then again they allow open carry to everyone here, lol.

 

[georgewillings2024]

Actually, it isn't the law in every state. In AZ, you only have to disclose if the PO asks.


These states impose a legal obligation to notify law enforcement when you are carrying a concealed firearm (often immediately upon contact).
Examples:

• North Carolina – must disclose you have a valid permit and are carrying a concealed handgun when approached by an officer.
• Michigan – law requires disclosure in certain circumstances.
• Nebraska – included in lists of states with mandatory duty to inform.
• Texas – some sources list it among those with duty to inform (though others say “no duty unless asked” — always check current statute).

🟤 States where you must inform
only if asked


In these states, you are not required to volunteer that you are carrying a firearm, but if the officer asks you directlywhether you are armed, you must answer truthfully.
Examples:

• Arizona – no law requiring you to volunteer; only required if asked.
• Florida – law states there is no duty to inform in the statute.
• Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Virginia, etc. – listed in sources as “inform if asked” states.

❌ States with
no duty to inform
(voluntary)


These states do not have a statute that requires you to tell a peace officer you are armed, nor that you must answer if asked (in some cases you must answer if asked, but there is no proactive duty).
Examples:

• New Mexico – Wiki states “Duty to Inform? No” for concealed carry.
• Utah – official FAQ says “there is no legal requirement to identify yourself to a law enforcement officer” though it’s recommended.
• Wisconsin – law says you must produce license upon demand, but there is no duty to inform voluntarily.

⚠ Important caveats

• Even in “no duty to inform” states, if you are asked by the officer whether you are armed, you may be required to answer truthfully depending on state law.
• Local or municipal ordinances can differ — a county or city might impose additional disclosure rules.
• Laws change — always verify the current statute in the state where you are carrying.
• Even where disclosure isn’t required, many training organizations recommend voluntarily informing law enforcement if you’re carrying, in a calm and safe way, because surprises can escalate stop

It's not uniform that you have to disclose unasked,

Actually the smart thing to do is to tell them you have a firearm. It helps to not immediately have a gun pointed at your face from the cops until they open your door and tell to get out and "you better keep your hands visible mother **".

 

[87GN]

Ankle carry is perfect for driving.

Very true but not much else.

 

[georgewillings2024]

If I’m in my car it’s in the same location as if I were walking down the street. On my person (appendix). I wouldn’t feel comfortable having it any farther from me or having any less control over it.

In my Ram, I put it in the left cup holder in the center console, which would leave the passenger 4 other spots to put their drink, lol. There are literally 10 cup holders in my truck, hahahahahahahahahahahahha.

 

[Home Theater Guy]

here is how i carry my hand gun in my challenger. i have a state issued conclealed carry permit View attachment 300715 View attachment 300716

Nice add on btw!