What about reciprocity with other states?
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HB 26 - Georgia Constitutional Carry Act of 2013
- Thread starter Pebabom
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what the "Constitutional" States do, is still issue permits, that are used for traveling to reciprocity states.
I just emailed my representative and state senator asking for their support. It is outstanding that we have the opportunity to once again follow the Constitution of The United States of America.
The bill defines "Lawful Weapons Carrier" as any person who is not prohibited by law from possessing a weapon or long gun. Persons 18-20 are NOT prohibited from possessing handguns under current law (Although a surprising amount of people seem to think otherwise). So yes,I believe anyone 18 or older would be allow to carry openly or concealed.
From what I've read on here, you only have to be 18 to own a hand gun. You only have to be 21 to purchase one from an FFL, but 18 for hand guns that are given as gifts or purchased in private transactions.
I believe you are correct, but I don't think that gives you the right to drive around with it in your car or leave your property...
As much as I'm a fan of a very broad interpretation of the 2nd amendment, this could have some interesting side effects. With all of the focus on improved background checks and unmonitored sales (e.g. CA where even private transfers have to go through a FFL) the practice that many of us use of requiring a CCW permit for private sales seems to run into problems.
In the absence of permits (but for those who go to the trouble to get one for reciprocity), how do we get confidence ,and limit personal liability, in a private sale that the other fella is, in fact, a "Lawful Weapons Carrier"?
Or are FFL private transfers in our future either way?
In the absence of permits (but for those who go to the trouble to get one for reciprocity), how do we get confidence ,and limit personal liability, in a private sale that the other fella is, in fact, a "Lawful Weapons Carrier"?
Or are FFL private transfers in our future either way?
1st of all thanks for posting...
2nd, I have no issue withe 18 and up carrying IF they are Mature enough.......
3rd, This go's to all, You have to be able to help LEO's if your asked to do so.
Carrying is a huge responsibility for your community and for LEO's.. If you rightfully carry any LEO should know that you know how to use that firearm and when called upon to employ it, he or she should have no doubt in your ability to shoot and hit your target.
I WOULD SAY TO YOU, KNOW YOUR LAWS!!!! THEY ARE YOUR FRIEND!!!!
2nd, I have no issue withe 18 and up carrying IF they are Mature enough.......
3rd, This go's to all, You have to be able to help LEO's if your asked to do so.
Carrying is a huge responsibility for your community and for LEO's.. If you rightfully carry any LEO should know that you know how to use that firearm and when called upon to employ it, he or she should have no doubt in your ability to shoot and hit your target.
I WOULD SAY TO YOU, KNOW YOUR LAWS!!!! THEY ARE YOUR FRIEND!!!!
Looks like 21 is the federal law, so that would only apply to an FFL sale. The GA law is below.
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Furnishing a Pistol to a Minor - It is illegal to sell or give a pistol or revolver to a person under 18 years old. Possession of handguns by minors is only allowed as explained in the Possession section above. (16-11-101.1)
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The 'possession' section mentioned is this list:
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Possession of handguns by minors: Minors (persons under the age of 18) are NOT allowed by Georgia law to possess handguns unless the following exceptions apply:
- Attending a hunter education course or a firearms safety course.
- Engaging in practice in the use of a firearm or target shooting
- Engaging in an organized competition involving the use of a firearm or participating in or practicing for a performance by an organized group
- Hunting or fishing pursuant to a valid license if such person has in his or her possession such a valid hunting or fishing license if required; is engaged in legal hunting or fishing; has permission of the owner of the land on which the activities are being conducted; and the pistol or revolver, whenever loaded, is carried only in an open and fully exposed manner (no concealing of the firearm)
- Traveling to or from any activity described above, provided that firearm is carried in a unconcealed and unloaded fashion.
- Any minor who is on real property under the control of such person's parent, legal guardian, or grandparent and who has the permission of such person's parent or legal guardian to possess a firearm.
- Any minor who is at such person's residence and who, with the permission of such person's parent or legal guardian, possesses a pistol or revolver for the purpose of exercising the rights authorized in Code Section 16-3-21 or 16-3-23. (self defense laws, listed further down the page)
- The exceptions DO NOT apply to any minor who has been convicted of a forcible felony or forcible misdemeanor, as defined in Code Section 16-1-3, or who has been adjudicated delinquent under the provisions of Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 for an offense which would constitute a forcible felony or forcible misdemeanor, as defined in Code Section 16-1-3, if such person were an adult.
Thanks for sharing.
