It’s simple. If the cop says you’re guilty, you’re guilty. I was told that by a cop once. But cop eventually lost. I called the governor’s office and filed a complaint. The next the head of the state police called me and apoligized. But I know those kind of things don’t happen today.
I believe if you are transporting a firearm through CT is must be unloaded and secured. If you are seen “adjusting” a firearm in your car, it is clearly not “secured.”
This person sounds like he had the thing sitting on his seat.
Agree or disagree with their law—this person sounds like he was not very bright.
You should have got it in writing.