The first thing you should know about the state of Georgia is contrary to what you may have heard . Georgia is not an open carry state . At least not to the extent that you thought it may have been . Georgia law states that any person who can legally own a firearm , whether it is a weapon or long gun , can carry a firearm on their person without a weapons carry license on their own property , inside your own home , inside your motor vehicle , or at your own place of business .
The open carry portion of the law you may have heard about mainly applies to long guns such as shotguns or rifles . Georgia law states in code section 16-11-126 that a person can legally carry a long gun without a valid weapon carry license provided that the long gun is loaded and shall only be carried in an open and fully exposed manner . That same code section also states that a person not prohibited by law from possessing a handgun may have or carry any handgun if it is enclosed in a case and unloaded . So , you see carrying a weapon without a weapons license in Georgia is legal but has its limitations . Therefore , you should fully research the law along with purchasing a weapon to protect yourself within the law .
The best way to legally carry a firearm in Georgia is to go to your local probate court and apply for a weapon carry license . A weapon carry license will allow you to legally carry a concealed firearm in Georgia . Even with a weapon carry license you should still do your part and research the law to see if there are any unauthorized locations listed that you may not be able to carry weapon . A good starting point for this Georgia law is in Georgia code section 16-11-127 there is a list of unauthorized locations and descriptions . To list a few of the locations as bars , government buildings , courthouses , jail or prison , and places of worship . Another limitation for a person licensed to carry a firearm can also be found in Georgia Code Section 16-11-127 and it states that a person licensed to carry a firearm shall not consume alcoholic beverages in a restaurant or other eating establishment while carrying a firearm , and any person in violation of this law shall be guilty of a misdemeanor .
The first thing you should know about the state of Georgia is contrary to what you may have heard . Georgia is not an open carry state .
Although this article may list some portions of Georgia Code Sections it is not to be used for legal advice and it is highly encouraged that you as the reader and responsible firearm owner research Georgia law for yourself , and seek and all legal advice from a licensed attorney .
In recent times there has been a drastic increase in firearm and ammunition sales . So much of an increase that there has been a shortage of ammunition in stores across the nation . This increase in firearm sales shows us quite a few signs . Signs such as there is a growing desire for people to protect themselves and family . Given the current climate and election time there was also a desire for individuals to protect their property , and businesses from potential civil unrest .
Whatever the reason for recent firearm purchases it is good that people want to take their safety into their own hands as opposed to waiting for outside sources to arrive and save them such as law enforcement . Although law enforcement is a source that is in place to protect and serve , their resources are limited , and may not be able to get to you in time . Let us face it thirty seconds can seem like an eternity during a dangerous situation where your life could potentially be on the line .
As you go on throughout life as a firearms owner , and prepared to protect yourself , and loved ones we all pray that we do not ever have to put our self defense skills to use . But you must keep sharp and practice / routinely train which ever method you use for self defense . As an extra precaution you can utilize other resources to assist you with your protection such as private security . That is where we come in at feel free to contact People First Security LLC to assist you with all your security needs .
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