As it was once told to me by a knowledgeable source: it's only illegal to conceal the weapon on your person or in your vehicle without a permit, not to simply possess it. Several states are slapping law enforcement really hard for stuff like this. "Concealed carry" laws only apply to CONCEALING the weapon, not possessing it, unless specific exceptions are named. And how does the "disorderly conduct" charge hold up? Did the restaurant employees or other customers complain about the gun? Or was the