Vehicle Carry Laws by State

Permitless vehicle carry allowed. Loaded handguns can be concealed or in plain view.

Permitless carry allowed for 21+. Strict Duty to Inform required immediately upon traffic stops.

Permitless vehicle carry allowed for adults 21+. If 18-20, handgun must be in plain view.

Permitless vehicle carry legal. The old "journey" requirement was eliminated by Act 746.

Highly restricted. Without a CA CCW, firearms must be unloaded and in a locked container.

Loaded handguns allowed in vehicles without a permit. Local bans (like Denver) may apply.

Permit required to carry loaded. Without one, unloaded and locked. SUVs require a dedicated safe.

Without a permit, loaded handguns must be in plain view. Unattended firearms must be locked.

Permitless carry for 21+. Handgun must be securely encased or not readily accessible.

Permitless vehicle carry allowed for lawful weapons carriers. Employer parking lots protected.

Highly restricted. Must be unloaded, locked in a rigid container, and strictly transported A-to-B.

Permitless carry allowed for US Citizens 18+. Strict unloaded rules apply on K-12 property.

Non-residents can carry loaded in vehicles with a home-state permit. FOID required for residents.

Permitless vehicle carry allowed. Employers cannot ban guns kept out of sight in locked cars.

Permitless carry for handguns (21+). Long guns must be completely unloaded and cased.

Permitless vehicle carry legal for 21+. Employer parking lot protections apply.

Permitless carry legal for 21+. Loaded handguns can be kept anywhere in the vehicle.

Permitless carry for 18+. Strong employer parking lot and "extension of home" protections.

Permitless carry legal (21+). Strict Duty to Inform required if carrying without a permit.

Highly restricted. Without a MD permit, handguns must be unloaded, enclosed, and transported A-to-B.

Permit required. Must be under direct control. Unattended firearms must be unloaded and locked.

Michigan recognizes all out-of-state resident permits. Without a permit, must be unloaded/locked.

Permit required to carry loaded. Non-residents must have a recognized permit to avoid unloaded transport.

Permitless vehicle carry legal for 18+. Off-body concealed handguns should be in a sheath or satchel.

Permitless carry for 19+. Loaded handguns allowed anywhere in vehicle. "Peaceable Journey" myth.

Permitless carry statewide for 18+. Unattended vehicle safe recommended for federal land.

Permitless carry for 21+. Strict immediate Duty to Inform during traffic stops.

Loaded handguns allowed in vehicles without a permit. Cannot be concealed on your person.

Permitless carry for handguns (18+). Loaded long guns strictly prohibited to prevent poaching.

Highly restricted. Out-of-state permits invalid. Transport unloaded/locked. Hollow points banned.

Vehicle is an extension of the home. Loaded concealed carry allowed inside, but not outside.

Highly restricted. Zero non-resident reciprocity. FOPA transit only (unloaded and locked in trunk).

Without a permit, loaded handguns must be in plain view (dashboard/seat). Duty to Inform required.

Permitless carry legal (18+). Must have ID. Strict immediate Duty to Inform during traffic stops.

Permitless vehicle carry legal for 21+. Duty to Inform is now "upon request" only.

Permitless carry for 21+. Strong self-defense protections. "Upon request" Duty to Inform.

Out-of-state permits invalid. Loaded handguns allowed in plain view, but local city bans complicate this.

Permit required for loaded carry. Non-residents may carry loaded in vehicle with home-state permit.

Permit required. Non-residents with home-state permits may transport concealed while passing through.

Permitless vehicle carry legal. Handguns may be stored in closed glovebox, console, or trunk.

Permitless carry for 18+. Employer parking lots protected if firearm is locked and out of sight.

Permitless carry for 18+. Strong employer parking lot and "extension of home" protections.

Permitless vehicle carry allowed (21+). Handgun must be concealed or holstered if in plain view.

Permitless vehicle carry allowed. Loaded handguns can be concealed or in plain view.

Permitless carry legal. High-capacity magazine ban. Loaded long guns prohibited in vehicles.

Without a permit, loaded handguns must be in a secured container (like a latched glovebox).

Permit required to carry loaded. Unattended firearms must be completely out of view.

Permitless carry (21+). Loaded long guns strictly prohibited in vehicles.

Permit required to carry loaded. Without a permit, firearms must be unloaded and encased.

Permitless carry (21+). If 18-20, handgun must be in plain view and not concealed.