My brother will be applying for his CCW permit in a few weeks when he turns 18. In Alabama carrying in a vehicle is considered "concealed", even if it's in the trunk unloaded and boxed up (unless you're on your way from the place of purchase to your residence). Of course, this means that someone who is 18 and legally owns a pistol, say that they receive as a birthday gift like my brother will get, must go to the range with someone who has a CCW, unless they walk there while carrying openly.
This is why under "reason for applying" he will be putting: "To lawfully carry in a vehicle". Hopefully the sheriff will see that my mom, dad, and I are all CCW permit holders and personal responsibility just runs in the family.