Originally Posted by
1DisneyNut
It is not just unattended, it is inside a locked vehicle inside the glove compartment. The only way someone would even know it was there would be if they illegally broke into the car as happened in this case. Applying your logic, it should be illegal to leave any dangerous instrument unattended anywhere such as a knife in your home. What if someone illegally broke into your home, stole one of your knives and then proceeded to kill your neighbor with it? Should you be arrested for leaving your knife unattended?
Lets not lose sight of the fact that the focus should be on the criminal breaking in, not the law abiding citizen who had a licensed weapon hidden within their vehicle.
As far as firearms not being allowed in the parks, I believe it is posted on the signs at security check, in the list of items not permitted. It is their private property so they can disallow whatever items they wish just like they could deny you entrance just because they didn't like your hair style if they wanted. However, it is not illegal for you to have your gun if you have a concealed weapons permit but if they discover you have one, you can be escorted to the exit and asked to leave. You will not be arrested if you have a concealed weapons permit as you have not broken any laws. I actually forgot to remove mine once and wore it all day long in the Magic Kingdom.