Is it illegal to have a gun in your car in NYC? This case was in Illinois. I live in Illinois. I can have a gun in my car in Illinois. Therefore it's apples and oranges.
Yes it is. Anyway, get pulled over in any state and see what happens when you tell the officer you have a loaded gun in the car. Some will be cool about it - most will have you immediately exit the vehicle and seize the weapon for "their safety"