On December 28, 2022, car driven by female with drugs in the car stopped. client was passenger. Female admitted drugs were hers. Client had a concealed firearm under his shirt discovered after a pat-down. State filed charges for Carry Concealed Firearm against client, but attorney filed a motion to dismiss, arguing gun is “securely encased” under statute due to snap strap over the gun as part of the holster, thus concealed firearm permit not required. State conceded the legal point and dismissed the charges rather than have a hearing. Case dismissed.