This is from the the NCDOJ notice it says in last sentance doesnt matter if glove box is locked pg 19
http://www.ncdoj.com/getdoc/32344299-a2a7-4ae5-99fd-9018262f64ac/2007-NC-Firearms-gun-Laws.aspx
D. Transporting Weapons
Given this general prohibition of carrying concealed weapons, individuals must be
ever vigilant to ensure their particular situation cannot be construed as concealing a
weapon, either on or about them, without being properly authorized to do so with a valid
North Carolina, or recognized out-of-state concealed handgun permit. Therefore, the
permittee's accessibility to the weapon is of prime importance. It is for these reasons,
that when transporting a weapon in a vehicle, even greater care must be exercised to
ensure that the weapon is not concealed, and within the ready access to an occupant of
the vehicle. North Carolina law does not specifically address how to transport a weapon
in an automobile. Therefore, the central question becomes: when is the weapon
concealed and readily accessible to an occupant of an automobile? Obviously, a weapon
would be concealed and readily accessible, and therefore in violation of North Carolina
law, if it were placed in such areas of a vehicle as under the seat of the automobile; in a
bag in the back seat; or in some other manner is covered or hidden within the easy reach
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of an occupant of the vehicle. It is our recommendation that firearms should not be
carried in a glove compartment regardless of whether the compartment is locked or not.