Question:leave handgun in my truck someone borrows it

[kingnereli]

I think that is only for secured areas of the vehicle like a trunk or toolbox. I think the inside of the cab is far game with suspicion! But I'm not 100% sure!

Only if the officer can see it. If it is tucked under the seat or something out of sight he would need permission to search.

 

[finity]

I think that is only for secured areas of the vehicle like a trunk or toolbox. I think the inside of the cab is far game with suspicion! But I'm not 100% sure!

Depends on what his suspicion is based on. If the suspicion is that they want to go fishing, then no, they can't search anywhere, trunk or passenger compartment, without permission. If they have a real suspicion based on some real evidence of a crime, then they don't need permission to search anywhere.

NOT a lawyer, but I've always been under the impression that any driver of a vehicle is responsible for anything in that vehicle. If the gun is there, and driver (borrower) does not have a LTCH, he's in trouble. (again, supposition on my part)

My understanding is it is the drivers responsiblilty unless it is under direct control of another passenger in the vehicle (like stuck in their waistband or pocket). I think I even remember that someone got in trouble who was a passenger & the gun was directly under that persons seat even though the gun belonged to the driver.

Just goes to show that if the 'bone-heads' want to jack you up for something it will be pretty easy unless you wear a halo.

No offense, but If kept a handgun in my vehicle, there would be no chance of my loaning that vehicle with the handgun in it.

Probably good advice.

 

[public servant]

Just goes to show that if the 'bone-heads' want to jack you up for something it will be pretty easy unless you wear a halo.

No one wears a halo.

 

[Jay]

It's been my experience that most folks with "halo" tendencies usually end up having the halo slip and getting hung with it.

There are usually several ways to get what you ask for.

 

[SMiller]

Yes if they are pulled over and a gun is found they are going to jail! I have left my gun in the car and my wife has taken off in it for whatever reason, I later remembered and told her not to speed and be careful because the gun was in the glove box, the last thing you want to do is open the glove box to get your info and the cop see a gun.

 

[public servant]

If I ever did that I'd make sure I was packed and moved before she got out of jail. I've seen mine mad. I took a picture...once...

 

[DissonantEscapist]

If I recall correctly, the son of one of my dad's former coworkers went to jail for this very reason. Don't make someone else risk their freedom on whether they will run into a sympathetic officer.