One of the things to be wary of is the perception that you are "license shopping".
As Georgia now recognises many States on a reciprocal basis, this issue has started to turn up.
Let us say that you are a GA Resident, with a valid GWL, and you also possess a FL CCL.
If in a State that has no reciprocity with GA, and you are found to be carrying, it is just possible that the local DA will take a posture that the fact that you are a GA Resident makes the FL CCL moot.
Case in point:
SC has no reciprocity with GA, but does with FL.
But, ONLY if the holder of the FL permit is a resident of FL.
Be careful out there.
http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us/news/concealed_carry.html
As Georgia now recognises many States on a reciprocal basis, this issue has started to turn up.
Let us say that you are a GA Resident, with a valid GWL, and you also possess a FL CCL.
If in a State that has no reciprocity with GA, and you are found to be carrying, it is just possible that the local DA will take a posture that the fact that you are a GA Resident makes the FL CCL moot.
Case in point:
SC has no reciprocity with GA, but does with FL.
But, ONLY if the holder of the FL permit is a resident of FL.
Be careful out there.
http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us/news/concealed_carry.html
QUESTION 4. I have a Florida Concealed Weapon/Firearm License, but I am not a legal resident of Florida. Can I travel to the states that recognize Florida licenses and still carry a concealed weapon?
Most of the reciprocity states will honor Florida non-resident permits; however, authorities in a number of states have informed us that there are specific provisions in their laws that restrict the terms of their mutual recognition agreements ONLY to the LICENSED RESIDENTS of other states. Therefore, those individuals who hold Florida licenses but who are not residents of Florida cannot carry concealed weapons in these states. Please take careful note of those states listed above that have a reference to Footnote 4 after them.