So if I'm (say) on my way to Renfest, I can put the bullets in my purse, and the gun in the trunk, or the other way around if I'm carrying a larger purse, and it's copacetic?
No I don't believe so. Intent is the key. You take it to the range for practice and the smith for repair but the only reason you would take it to Renfest would be protection and for that you need a permit.