Hi, is it legal for my 20yr old brother to carry a pistol in the glove box of his car in the state of Florida? I keep getting different answers on this. Any help would be appreciated.Thanx Damien
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Not only should EVERY Florida gun owner read Mr. Gutmacher's book, his website and blog should be reviewed frequently for updates and extremely useful information.The most important exception to the crime of carrying a concealed firearm or carrying a concealed weapon occurs when you are in a private vehicle, so long as you are 18 years of age, or older*. In that case Florida law usually allows the weapon or firearm to be legally kept ‘securely encased" in the vehicle, although there are some exceptions. The simplest and most common definition of "securely encased" means it is in a holster or gun rug that is snapped, zipped, or strapped, or in a box or container with a closed lid or top so that the lid or top must be physically opened in order to use or fire the weapon. Securely encased would also allow the firearm or weapon to be placed inside a closed glove compartment or closed console of a vehicle. The firearm may be fully loaded at the time, however, it cannot be concealed on your person unless you also have a CWP.
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Source: www.floridafirearmslaw.com
I can not think doing so would have much value. As long as he has ID on him that shows he is over 18 he is legal to own it as his property. If the officer runs the serial number for some reason and it came back stolen I am not sure a proof of purchase at that time would matter much. I also don't think running the serial number would be standard practice unless there was some probable cause to do so. At least not in FL.Thank you I feel alot better now.Should he carry any papers in the glove box with the gun that show proof of purchase or anything(the gun was bought by me for a graduation gift)?