Carry in car question

[PandaLuv]

My new car has a glove compartment with a built in lock. Is it legal to have my unloaded gun and two loaded mags in it while the glove box is locked with a key?

[HighLander51]

Not in California.

[PandaLuv]

Ok. Thanks

[Librarian]

PC 12026.1 allows concealed carry without CCW if

(1) The firearm is within a motor vehicle and it is locked in the
vehicle's trunk or in a locked container in the vehicle other than
the utility or glove compartment.
(2) The firearm is carried by the person directly to or from any
motor vehicle for any lawful purpose and, while carrying the firearm,
the firearm is contained within a locked container.
(b) The provisions of this section do not prohibit or limit the
otherwise lawful carrying or transportation of any pistol, revolver,
or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person in
accordance with this chapter.
(c) As used in this section, "locked container" means a secure
container which is fully enclosed and locked by a padlock, key lock,
combination lock, or similar locking device.