I think what I'm supposed to do, say, I am going to the gun range with gun's in the car in Maryland. A LEO pulls me over, I stay in the car with my hands on the wheel. I'm supposed to say to him that I have secured firearms on board. Unless he has probable cause to search my car other than seeing or smelling drugs or booze, or a suspect in a crime, like a naked firearm on the front or back seat. By saying that I have secured firearms means that I have the gun's in a closed case. If then, the LEO asks me if he can search my car, my rightful response would be to tell that LEO that he needs permission from his commanding officer to search my car.


Erno