I do not have a FL carry permit yet. So my gun was really just extra ballast in the trunk on the trip, but at least I had it with me (small comfort)
I don't want your gun to be extra ballast or you to be a victim.So the next time you travel down(or up)I-95 these are the rules from Houlton,Maine to Miami,Florida WITHOUT a Concealed Carry Permit from any state.
Maine:Firearms must be unloaded and may be carried in plain view while in passenger compartment.Also may be contained in case.
New Hampshire:Handguns must be unloaded and may be carried openly or contained in gun cases in passenger compartment.Rifles and shotguns must be unloaded.
Massachusetts:In trunk,USAC Title 18,Section 926A applies.
Rhode Island:Weapon unloaded,secured in a case and separated from ammo.
USAC Title 18 trunk carry advised.
Connecticutt:USAC Title 18 trunk carry.
New York:Handguns in trunk as per USAC 18.Rifles and shotguns OK unloaded in passenger compartment.
New Jersey:In trunk,per USAC 18
Pennsylvania:USAC 18,ammo separate.
Deleware:Loaded handgun may be carried openly,or if hidden from view in trunk.Rifles and shotguns unloaded in gun rack or commercial case.
Maryland:In trunk,USAC 18.
Virginia:Loaded firearms may be carried in the passenger compartment in plain view or secured in gun cases that are unconcealed.
North Carolina:Loaded firearms may be secured in holsters or slings or carried openly in the passenger compartment.
South Carolina:Loaded handguns may be carried in closed glove compartment.Rifles and shotguns may be loaded in the passenger compartment,UNLESS in State Park,Rec Area or certain Wildlife areas during hunting season.
Georgia:Loaded handguns may be carried in plain view or secured from view in glove compartment.Loaded rifles and shotguns may be carried in plain view.
Florida:Firearms may be concealed and loaded while in private vehicle as long as they are securely encased or otherwise not readily accessible.(snapped holster,glove compartment,console,zippered purse,closed box or container.)
I hope this helps all East Coast travelers with or without a CCW.
http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/18/926A.html