I'm confused. According to CA law, carrying a handgun concealed within a vehicle is prohibited without a license. In other words, a handgun in a glove compartment or under the seat, is considered to be concealed. If you place your handgun in a locked container in other that those 2 places is NOT concealed. That much I understand. Here's my problem. I drive a pickup. Obviously I don't want my handgun in the bed of the truck. However, is it legal on the floor of the back seat (crew cab) as long as it is a locked container. If I cover it up, while it's on the floor, in case I have to leave the truck, am I then "concealing" it. This question came to my mind when I was going home from the range and needed to stop at the grocery for dinner. In order to be safe, I went home, left my gun there, and returned to the store. Waste of time and gas. My husband's pickup has locked storage under the back seats on both the passenger and driver's side. Does he need to have his guns in a separate locked container within the locked storage? Even my local sheriff deputy didn't know.