Florida Gun Law?

Question

In the state of Florida, is it legal to have a loaded gun in the glovebox or under the passenger seat as long as no one is sitting in the passenger seat?

Answer 1

Did a google search and then did a bit of reading and came up with this:

5)  POSSESSION IN PRIVATE CONVEYANCE.--Notwithstanding subsection (2), it is lawful and is not a violation of s. 790.01 for a person 18 years of age or older to possess a concealed firearm or other weapon for self-defense or other lawful purpose within the interior of a private conveyance, without a license, if the firearm or other weapon is securely encased or is otherwise not readily accessible for immediate use. Nothing herein contained prohibits the carrying of a legal firearm other than a handgun anywhere in a private conveyance when such firearm is being carried for a lawful use. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to authorize the carrying of a concealed firearm or other weapon on the person. This subsection shall be liberally construed in favor of the lawful use, ownership, and possession of firearms and other weapons, including lawful self-defense as provided in s. 776.012.

The part here that is difficult is the "if the firearm or other weapon is securely encased or is otherwise not readily accessible for immediate use." If the glove box is LOCKED, then I would hazard that it could be considered "securely encased."

The under the seat part I think would NOT fly. It is within arms reach, and is accessible.  Therefore could be construed as a concealed weapon.

Your best bet would be to contact a Florida Concealed Weapons Permit Instructor in your local area and ask them.

Answer 2

Nope