Sounds like you answered your own question. Your home is your castle, and so is your car. Keep the gun on your person, under your control or lock it up.txkyte wrote:I'm a CHL holder and have a question about this part of the law when I have my handgun in a car and my children come with me.
I keep the handgun hidden at all times, mainly under the seat, but since my kids are in my car a lot, does the below apply since they are under 17? I'm wondering if the word "storing" is for places "other" than a car? Since in my car, it would always be in close proximity to anyone in my car AND unlocked AND loaded.
"While storing a loaded firearm, it must be in a place which cannot be accessed by a child under the age of 17, or secured with a trigger lock if there is reason to know that a child under 17 may gain access to the firearm."
Thanks, Mike
At all times! Treat it the same as you would a gun in your house in other words.