Traveling with Firearm Inside a Vehicle

If the person legally owns a firearm, he/she may carry it openly or concealed in a privately owned vehicle without any type of permit/license to carry. The Firearm can be anywhere in the vehicle but it can’t be on his/her person.

39-17-1307. Unlawful Carrying or Possession of a Weapon.

(a) (1) A person commits an offense who carries with the intent to go armed a firearm or a club. (2) (A) The first violation of subdivision (a) (1) is a Class C misdemeanor, and, in addition to possible imprisonment as provided by law, may be punished by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500).
(B) A second or subsequent violation of subdivision (a)(1) is a Class B misdemeanor.

(e) It is an exception to the application of subsection (a) that a person is carrying or possessing a firearm in a motor vehicle if:

(1) The person is not otherwise prohibited from carrying or possessing a firearm; and

(2) The motor vehicle is privately-owned.

39-17-1308. Defenses to Unlawful Possession or Carrying of a Weapon.

(a) It is a defense to the application of § 39-17-1307 if the possession or carrying was:

Of an unloaded rifle, shotgun or handgun not concealed on or about the person and the ammunition for the weapon was not in the immediate vicinity of the person or weapon;