Let's simplify it a bit:
A person may not carry a loaded weapon in a vehicle unless they are at least 18 years old and has lawful possession of the vehicle or consent of the person who has lawful possession of the vehicle and the weapon is not a rifle, shotgun or muzzle-loading rifle.
The code states that if you are 18+ years old and legally own the vehicle you're in or have the permission of the owner, you can legally carry a loaded handgun in that car.
The actual code:
Quote:
76-10-505. Carrying loaded firearm in vehicle or on street.
(1) Unless otherwise authorized by law, a person may not carry a loaded firearm:
(a) in or on a vehicle, unless:
(i) the vehicle is in the person's lawful possession; or
(ii) the person is carrying the loaded firearm in a vehicle with the consent of the person lawfully in possession of the vehicle; (b) on a public street; or
(c) in a posted prohibited area.
(2) Subsection (1)(a) does not apply to a minor under 18 years of age, since a minor under 18 years of age may not carry a loaded firearm in or on a vehicle.
(3) Notwithstanding Subsection (1)(a)(i) and (ii), a person may not possess a loaded rifle, shotgun, or muzzle-loading rifle in a vehicle (4) A violation of this section is a class B misdemeanor.
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