Ceiling compartment in my truck

Southpaw · Sep 25, 2012

I own a Toyota Tundra with compartments in the ceiling between the driver and passenger. Is it legal to carry my pistol in these compartments. They latch but they do not lock. My G19 fits perfectly in the compartment and is at my reach without having to reach across the seat to the glove box. The muzzle faces the windshield when the compartment is closed, and it is a snug enough fit the gun doesn't move around. If the compartment were to swing open accidently, the gun will not fall out, because of the way the door supports the gun. The center console is the best location, but the lid wont close with my pistol in the compartment.

bigfutz · Sep 25, 2012

The SC law doesn't use the word "locked" though that's what I always thought.

jjwestbrook · Sep 25, 2012

that should be considered a type of console , and it doesn't have to be locked. should be fine

thehammer69 · Sep 26, 2012

as the previous poster has said...you are fine.

TheGriff · Sep 26, 2012

I agree with the others.

Not sure how to tell if this is the latest or not.

http://www.sled.sc.gov/SCStateGunLaws1.aspx?MenuID=CWP

SECTION 16-23-20. Unlawful carrying of handgun; exceptions

It is unlawful for anyone to carry about the person any handgun, whether concealed or not, except as follows, unless otherwise specifically prohibited by law:

(9) a person in a vehicle if the handgun is secured in a closed glove compartment, closed console, closed trunk, or in a closed container secured by an integral fastener and transported in the luggage compartment of the vehicle; however, this item is not violated if the glove compartment, console, or trunk is opened in the presence of a law enforcement officer for the sole purpose of retrieving a driver?s license, registration, or proof of insurance;