Here's an example of when carrying a gun in your car within reaching distance is necessary (the ending is totally worth the 7 minutes):
YouTube - Stupid hillbillies get a gun pulled out on them
(The video may be fake, but let's assume it's real for this thread.)
For those without permits, what's your car carry setup? Below are some setups I'm contemplating. Comment as to their legality.
1. Unloaded handgun locked inside Center-of-Mass lockbox under driver's seat, lockbox cable locked to car, magazines loaded in center console.
2. Unloaded shotgun on floor in back within reaching distance, cartridges in center console.
3. Unloaded shotgun mounted on ceiling, cartridges in center console.