it would be illegal for you to carry a weapon in a car without it being in a holster on your person. ORC (E) No person who has been issued a license or temporary emergency license to carry a concealed handgun under section 2923.125 or 2923.1213 of the Revised Code shall do any of the following: (1) Knowingly transport or have a loaded handgun in a motor vehicle unless one of the following applies: (a) The loaded handgun is in a holster on the person’s person. . . . . . . . . . . . . -- OR -- . . . (emphasis added) (b) The loaded handgun is in a closed case, bag, box, or other container that is in plain sight and that has a lid, a cover, or a closing mechanism with a zipper, snap, or buckle, which lid, cover, or closing mechanism must be opened for a person to gain access to the handgun. . . . . . . . . . . . . -- OR -- . . . (emphasis added) © The loaded handgun is securely encased by being stored in a closed glove compartment or vehicle console or in a case that is locked. also carrying in a pocket without a holster increases the chance of a negligent discharge as the trigger is not covered.