HCP in Georgia (Savannah)

[GlockSpock]

Will be going to Savannah at some point in the coming weeks. I am curious about concealed carry there. My research suggests in many ways it is better than TN. 

 

"No Gun" signs have no force of the law, and they have "restaurant" carry just like TN (you can carry in a restaurant that serves alcohol as long as you do not have a drink).

 

I have done what research I can, I am curious if there is anything else that I should know that maybe I did not find. My big question is whether I even want to carry, it is going to be so hot and humid there this time of year, but only I can answer that and I believe the answer to be yes.

 

Anything I should know about Georgia or Savannah?

[ted]

16-11-126. Possession and carrying a concealed weapon; penalty for violating licensing requirement
(a) Any person who is not prohibited by law from possessing a handgun or long gun may have or carry on his or her person a weapon or long gun on his or her property or inside his or her home, motor vehicle, or place of business without a valid weapons carry license.
(b) Any person who is not prohibited by law from possessing a handgun or long gun may have or carry on his or her person a long gun without a valid weapons carry license, provided that if the long gun is loaded, it shall only be carried in an open and fully exposed manner.
(c) Any person who is not prohibited by law from possessing a handgun or long gun may have or carry any handgun provided that it is enclosed in a case and unloaded.
(d) Any person who is not prohibited by law from possessing a handgun or long gun who is eligible for a weapons carry license may transport a handgun or long gun in any private passenger motor vehicle; provided, however, that private property owners or persons in legal control of property through a lease, rental agreement, licensing agreement, contract, or any other agreement to control access to such property shall have the right to forbid possession of a weapon or long gun on their property, except as provided in Code Section 16-11-135.
(e) Any person licensed to carry a handgun or weapon in any other state whose laws recognize and give effect to a license issued pursuant to this part shall be authorized to carry a weapon in this state, but only while the licensee is not a resident of this state; provided, however, that such licensee shall carry the weapon in compliance with the laws of this state.
(f) Any person with a valid hunting or fishing license on his or her person, or any person not required by law to have a hunting or fishing license, who is engaged in legal hunting, fishing, or sport shooting when the person has the permission of the owner of the land on which the activities are being conducted may have or carry on his or her person a handgun or long gun without a valid weapons carry license while hunting, fishing, or engaging in sport shooting.
(g) Notwithstanding Code Sections 12-3-10, 27-3-1.1, 27-3-6, and 16-12-122 through 16-12-127, any person with a valid weapons carry license may carry a weapon in all parks, historic sites, or recreational areas, as such term is defined in Code Section 12-3-10, including all publicly owned buildings located in such parks, historic sites, and recreational areas, in wildlife management areas, and on public transportation; provided, however, that a person shall not carry a handgun into a place where it is prohibited by federal law.
(h) (1) No person shall carry a weapon without a valid weapons carry license unless he or she meets one of the exceptions to having such license as provided in subsections (a) through (g) of this Code section.

[10-Ring]

I spend a lot of time in Savannah and have never had any issues.  I have always carried concealed, as I do anytime I'm in public, especially out of state.  The area seems to be pretty carry friendly, I don't even recall seeing many gun buster signs in the area.  With so many great bars in Savannah and their lack of an open container law in the historic district I often leave my gun locked up and enjoy walking the streets with a good beer.

[Erik88]

My GF and I spent 3 nights there back in March. We had a fantastic time. 

 

I can't recall any problems with carrying, but much any decent sized city you can go from a really nice part of town to the ghetto really fast. We stayed in a small house for the 3 nights and it was in a horrible part of town. My GF actually requested my Ruger LCR beside her at night.

 

Be aware of your surroundings and have a good time. Check out B. Matthews for breakfast and Moon River Brewery for dinner and fantastic craft beer.

[Wyldk2]

Be careful in Savannah. A friend of mine was mugged there close to the beach and they knocked him out, stole his money and ran. He wasn't armed either. Best to be aware of your surroundings and never travel alone if you can.

[GlockSpock]

My GF and I spent 3 nights there back in March. We had a fantastic time. 

 

I can't recall any problems with carrying, but much any decent sized city you can go from a really nice part of town to the ghetto really fast. We stayed in a small house for the 3 nights and it was in a horrible part of town. My GF actually requested my Ruger LCR beside her at night.

 

Be aware of your surroundings and have a good time. Check out B. Matthews for breakfast and Moon River Brewery for dinner and fantastic craft beer.

 

We are staying in a place on W Jones St. Been several times before (wasn't old enough for a HCP at the time though). I reckon Savannah isn't bad, just gotta pay attention to your surroundings.

 

I spend a lot of time in Savannah and have never had any issues.  I have always carried concealed, as I do anytime I'm in public, especially out of state.  The area seems to be pretty carry friendly, I don't even recall seeing many gun buster signs in the area.  With so many great bars in Savannah and their lack of an open container law in the historic district I often leave my gun locked up and enjoy walking the streets with a good beer.

 

And the great thing is, gun buster signs don't mean anything in GA!

 

Be careful in Savannah. A friend of mine was mugged there close to the beach and they knocked him out, stole his money and ran. He wasn't armed either. Best to be aware of your surroundings and never travel alone if you can.

 

Good thing he wasn't armed I suppose or he may have been out a firearm. Reckon we'll be careful and pay attention, and otherwise enjoy the place.