In Calif, CCW is a permit to carry a concealed loaded weapon. They are very difficult to get here unless you work in public safety or have a darned good reason. There are other laws that tell you how you are able to transport a firearm. Most require they be in a locked container, with the ammo seperate from the firearm. It is illegal to transport a loaded weapon or have an unlocked firearm - loaded or unloaded - on your person or in your vehicle. Except those who have a CCW permit.