If you are caught, you could be arrested and jailed for having a concealed weapon. You need to check your state's laws and determine what you can and cannot carry.

In some states, like Texas for example, the "castle law" extends to your personal vehicle. So you are allowed to carry weapons to protect yourself while you remain in your car.

So you need to weigh the pros and cons of what you will and will not carry to defend yourself while you are driving in your car.

Carjacking – The Main Crime You May Face While In Your Vehicle

Police officers and security experts say that carjacking is preventable if one stays alert to their surroundings. In many cases good situational awareness will save your life at home, in the workplace, in the vehicle and in other public places.

Here are some things to be aware of to try to prevent a carjacking…