Here in NC it's illegal to carry during bow or muzzleloader but ok during rifle. Sometimes I carry my Ruger .40 while hunting but it or my .380 are in the truck at all times. I do have a concealed permit and carry the .380 on me most of the time. As far as them getting stolen from the truck, I have pictures and serial numbers on all my guns and that is what insurance is for. If stolen, they can be replaced unlike my Belgium made Browning .22 that was handed down from my grandfather. That one is kept under lock and key.