GA. GA law allows for open carry if you see fit. Fl does not. Fl will take you forever and a day to get the permit. GA you get one from the county you reside in.
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Ga or Fl Permit
Georgia or Florida????
If given a choice, would you get a Georgia GFl or a Fl CWP. I will be retiring in about 5 years and plan to move south to be close to my kids/grandkids. They live in St Mary's, Georgia.... real close to the Florida state line. I can live in either state and still be close to them. I was wondering which is better to live in Fl or Ga as for as concealed carry is concerned. Which is easier to obtain permits? Are L.E.O. more 2A friendly in GA or Fl?
Woody,
If given a choice, would you get a Georgia GFl or a Fl CWP. I will be retiring in about 5 years and plan to move south to be close to my kids/grandkids. They live in St Mary's, Georgia.... real close to the Florida state line. I can live in either state and still be close to them. I was wondering which is better to live in Fl or Ga as for as concealed carry is concerned. Which is easier to obtain permits? Are L.E.O. more 2A friendly in GA or Fl?
Woody,
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You can open carry in GA on a FL license.
If you're not going to be traveling a lot, I'd go with GA. Cheaper/Faster, but not recognized by many states due to the lack of a training requirement. Florida's license is recognized by 33 states.
If you're not going to be traveling a lot, I'd go with GA. Cheaper/Faster, but not recognized by many states due to the lack of a training requirement. Florida's license is recognized by 33 states.
Really depends on other factors too. Ga. has a state income tax, doesn't it? No homestead exemption either, I don't believe.
Researched this a few years ago when my wife was set on moving to the Savannah area because of the eye candy there.
Researched this a few years ago when my wife was set on moving to the Savannah area because of the eye candy there.
I have my FL. CWP, Dose that mean i can open carry in Ga.???
Is it possible to get both? I mean if you are retiring, get the georgia license, then you have all the time in the world to get the florida license. Well maybe not ALL the time. .....john
yes..I have my FL. CWP, Dose that mean i can open carry in Ga.???
My wife and I both have a Florida and New Mexico licence. That way we cover more states. If you live in Georgia there is no reason why you can't also get a Florida licence - now here is the rub - some states will ONLY honor a resident permit from another state - they don't accept non-resident permits. So if you live in and have a Florida permit it is good to go in some places you may never go to such as Colorado, Kansas, the Dakotas come to mind. I don't think these places honor a Georgia resident permit, and they don't honor a Florida Non-resident permit, but they all honor a Florida RESIDENT permit. Confused ? So are most of us - we really need a nationwide permit law, but that will never happen under Obama!Is it possible to get both? I mean if you are retiring, get the georgia license, then you have all the time in the world to get the florida license. Well maybe not ALL the time. .....john
I have my FL. CWP, Dose that mean i can open carry in Ga.???
yes..
Please If you are going to say someone can do something in another State Please Post the Georgia Statute showing this can be done Thanks
okay, lets try this againPlease If you are going to say someone can do something in another State Please Post the Georgia Statute showing this can be done Thanks
yes
http://www.lexis-nexis.com/hottopics/gacode/default.asp
§ 16-11-126. Carrying a concealed weapon
c) This Code section shall not permit, outside of his or her 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 the pistol, revolver, or firearm may only be carried in a shoulder holster, waist belt holster, any other holster, hipgrip, or any other similar device, in which event the weapon may be concealed by the person's clothing, or a handbag, purse, attache case, briefcase, or other closed container. Any person having been issued a license to carry a concealed weapon pursuant to Code Section 16-11-129 shall be permitted to carry such weapon, subject to the limitations of this part, in all parks, historic sites, or recreational areas as defined by Code Section 12-3-10 and in all wildlife management areas.
(f) On and after October 1, 1996, a person licensed to carry a handgun in any state whose laws recognize and give effect within such state to a license issued pursuant to this part shall be authorized to carry a handgun in this state, but only while the licensee is not a resident of this state; provided, however, that such license holder shall carry the handgun in compliance with the laws of this state.
**so you must carry openly or if you are going to conceal it has to be in a holster, sorry no mexican style
see this too
http://www.georgiapacking.org/law.php
this is a another good site also
http://georgiacarry.org/
even better, from the nra
http://www.nraila.org/statelawpdfs/GASL.pdf
see page page 1, right side under "carry" #4 second paragraph.
A license to carry authorizes a person to carry a handgun on or about his person, openly or in certain enumerated concealed positions limited to: a shoulder holster, waist belt holster, any other holster, hipgrip or similar device, in which event the weapon may be concealed by the person’s clothing, or a handbag, purse, attache case, briefcase, other closed container, or in any location in a motor vehicle. "Carrying on the person in a concealed manner other than as provided herein shall. . . be a violation."
http://georgiacarry.org/
even better, from the nra
http://www.nraila.org/statelawpdfs/GASL.pdf
see page page 1, right side under "carry" #4 second paragraph.
A license to carry authorizes a person to carry a handgun on or about his person, openly or in certain enumerated concealed positions limited to: a shoulder holster, waist belt holster, any other holster, hipgrip or similar device, in which event the weapon may be concealed by the person’s clothing, or a handbag, purse, attache case, briefcase, other closed container, or in any location in a motor vehicle. "Carrying on the person in a concealed manner other than as provided herein shall. . . be a violation."
lol that's funny, glock.
but really - you must have the most rapidly growing post count on this entire forum.
but really - you must have the most rapidly growing post count on this entire forum.
Does that Georgia law specifically prohibit non-holstered concealed carry? What about in a pocket or on an ankle?
Yes, it has to be in a holster if its concealed. As to the ankle, if its in a ankle holster you are okay.Does that Georgia law specifically prohibit non-holstered concealed carry? What about in a pocket or on an ankle?
Anyone know if the L.E.O.'s in St Mary's and Kingland, GA are 2A friendly? Do they give you a hard time if you open carry?
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