Im 20 and i have looked for the same thing. I have almost always gotten the "Its up to the officers discretion" answer. I think if he is traveling with it just keep it in a locked case unloaded, and somewhere that isnt within easy reach of the drivers seat. That is the only other answer that i have recieved from the local sherrifs department. I have called over 10 people from the sherrif, police, state police, etc and have never gotten a 100% solid answer. Im not even going to go into my opinion on the subject, as ive been dealing with this since i was 17 not even being able to get to matches and shoot. In short, it sucks for us young guys!