Exactly why I always keep my firearm on my person.
There's a state law that says if a gun is not secured properly and it is used in a crime, the owner could also face criminal charges for community endangerment.
https://www.king5.com/mobile/article/news/local/tacoma/tacoma-police-gun-stolen-vehicles/281-878d83dd-0f60-4619-8388-8730446852fe