planning on goin to ga

[Guest proudsuthrner]

i'm not sure if this is where i post this or not, but here it goes...

i'm planning a trip to GA and wanting to know the law on carrying from TN to GA. i am an HCP holder. i couldnt find it anywhere else, or i just didnt look long or hard enough..

thanks for any information

[TGO David]

Pretty similar to Tennessee. They honor our HCP.

Read more here:

http://www.handgunlaw.us/states/georgia.pdf

[willis68]

I have been there many times and have always carried concealed, no issues whatsoever

[strickj]

Live just a couple minutes away from GA.

Very gun friendly

[Guest proudsuthrner]

thanks for the information guys

[dariks]

Pretty similar to Tennessee. They honor our HCP.

Read more here:

http://www.handgunlaw.us/states/georgia.pdf

Thanks David.

I'll be making a couple of trips to GA in the next couple of weeks so this info is very much appreciated.

[Guest redbarron06]

In GA now. Biggest difference is that posting dont mean squat in GA. They have ask you and then they can ask you to leave. No carrying @ public gatherings such as concerts or sporting events. If you are military (even National Guard) bring your ID. Good as a carry permit in GA and allows you to carry @ public gatherings where a HCP dont.

If there is something specific you want to know you can ask on http://www.gapacking.org/

[TMMT]

Spent many years policing that fine state, you will have no problems. Your HCP is very much welcomed and accepted there.

Ga overall is much more gun friendlier than TN, don't need a license to posses a loaded gun (handgun or rifle) in your vehicle. You can carry in establishments that serve alcohol, just can't partake. No stupid opt out rules...

Public gatherings are such events as concerts, rallies etc...

MIlitary ID is good to go (by statute) if you are active duty.

Ga is not a must advise state, but I guarantee you will receive much better treatment when/if you are pulled over if you hand the LEO your DL/HCP and Insurance Card and let him/her know you are armed.

Enjoy your stay!

Edited November 30, 2009 by TMMT

[Oh Shoot]

i'm not sure if this is where i post this or not, but here it goes...

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Why did you give your post the thumbs-down icon?

You hate Georgia or something?

- OS

[1gewehr]

One little strange thing about GA CCW is no ankle holsters are allowed. I always figured it was because the police didn't want to have bend over that far when they pat you down.

[Oh Shoot]

One little strange thing about GA CCW is no ankle holsters are allowed. I always figured it was because the police didn't want to have bend over that far when they pat you down.

Georgia Packing says ankle holster okay (underlines mine):

"...law does not permit, outside of a person's home, motor vehicle, or place of business, the concealed carrying of a pistol, revolver, or concealable firearm by any person unless that person has on his or her person a valid license issued under Code Section 16-11-129 and even then the person may only carry the pistol, revolver, or concealable firearm only in a shoulder holster, waist belt holster, or any other holster (ankle holster, crotch holster, fanny pack holster, pocket holster,ect) and also a hipgrip or any other similar securing device (a hipgrip is a type of grip that has a clip sticking out to hook on to your belt or pants, a similar device to the hipgrip is a clip) at which point the weapon MAY BE concealed by the person's clothing, or handbag, purse, briefcase, or any other close container. (Concealed carry is an option but is NOT required to carry a firearm. Firearms can be openly carried. However if you are concealing, the firearm MUST be carried in a holster, clip or similar type of securing device)

- OS

[1gewehr]

Cool! Well they changed that since I lived there. About time.