This is as the statute reads
790.25 Lawful Ownership ,Possession ,and use of Firearms and Other Weapons.
(5)Possession in Private Conveyance .-- Not withstanding 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 ,ifthe firearm or other weapon is securely encased or 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 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
790.001 Definitions .-- As Used in this chapter,except where the context otherwise requires;
(17)"Securely encased" means in a glove box compartment,weather or not locked;snapped in a holster;in a gun case,weather or not locked;in a zippered unease;or in a closed box or container which requires a lid or cover to be opened for access.
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