Just got my first handgun

[joshk5145]

Just picked up a Ruger p-89DC from my uncle. This is the first handgun I've owned and honestly I'm a noob to guns so I've got a few questions.
First off, is this a decent gun? Anything to check for, be weary of, etc?
Do I have to register the gun?
Do I need a carry license to have it in my car? If not, should I get one anyway?

[-EnVus-]

You have to have it registered to carry it and no permit is needed to have it in the car it's gotta be unloaded and ammo sepperate from it.

[94_teg_ls]

i kept mine next to me loaded atlanta pd pulled me over checked it out didnt say to keep it unloaded you sure it has to be separated

[94_teg_ls]

I Do Not Have a Firearms License. What Can I Do?

Q: I don’t have a Georgia Weapons License. Can I carry in my car?
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. In addition, such person may carry a long gun, which must be carried openly if loaded. Moreover, such person may carry in his or her own motor vehicle. Finally, if such person is eligible for a Georgia Weapons License, he or she may carry in any private passenger motor vehicle.

info you need here

http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?226430-Georgia-Carry-Laws-SHOULD-STICKY!

[-EnVus-]

i kept mine next to me loaded atlanta pd pulled me over checked it out didnt say to keep it unloaded you sure it has to be separated

I was told by a cop unless you have a carry permit then to transport it the gun must be unloaded and ammo separate.

[motormike40]

If you're going to conceal it, I'd get a baby Glock 9mm/40/.357. I had the 26, which was the baby 9mm and it shot great, held 11 in the mag, and hid nicely on my hip or ankle. Also get your permit it's under 50 bucks and oh so worth every penny. It's priceless going to Walmart or riding Marta with a loaded pistol on you.

[joshk5145]

Thanks to everyone for the info. I'll probably end up getting the permit. I took it out and emptied a mag. Seems to shoot pretty well and I really like the feel of it.

[slostang]

Anything Ruger is good shit, There is no firearms registry in GA, and yes you should get a permit ASAP.

You can have it in your car loaded without a permit as long as it is in a holster in plain view. It can be in a glove box / console but must be unloaded.

[quickdodge®]

Anything Ruger is good shit, There is no firearms registry in GA, and yes you should get a permit ASAP.

You can have it in your car loaded without a permit as long as it is in a holster in plain view. It can be in a glove box / console but must be unloaded.

Yup. Before I got my permit, I laid mine in the passenger seat loaded. Never was told differently by any officer. Later, QD.

[00 blk G20t]

i kept mine next to me loaded atlanta pd pulled me over checked it out didnt say to keep it unloaded you sure it has to be separated

i always thought it had to be a 2 step process to fire it. safety off and pulling the slide is 2 steps so i think the clip can be in and loaded if the gun has a safety.

[Bacon]

He had my old SA XDM which had multiple safeties.

OP, rule #1: Don't blow your foot off.

[r_Senik]

if I was you I would just get a license to carry. you don't have to worry about anything after that.

[SPOOLIN]

ive talked to a statey and you can hide it loaded without a permit in your car, they dont give a shit.....as long as you dont fire, they wont fire.

Reason being is theres nothing they can do about it anyways. Your either gonna use it or not.

If its in plain site or concealed, you dont have to tell them you have one...or anything about it, and its not their right to look at it or take it out of your car while your pulled over.

[adodd3]

ive talked to a statey and you can hide it loaded without a permit in your car, they dont give a shit.....as long as you dont fire, they wont fire.

Reason being is theres nothing they can do about it anyways. Your either gonna use it or not.

If its in plain site or concealed, you dont have to tell them you have one...or anything about it, and its not their right to look at it or take it out of your car while your pulled over.

Damn dude is that for real? Its hard to believe that they wouldn't do anything about it if they found it on you. I live in Alabama & there's always shit posted on billboards about how much time you will get if breaking a gun law. That's why I haven't got one yet. The cops in these little towns are crazy on power trips. lol

[Bacon]

ive talked to a statey and you can hide it loaded without a permit in your car, they dont give a shit.....as long as you dont fire, they wont fire.

Reason being is theres nothing they can do about it anyways. Your either gonna use it or not.

If its in plain site or concealed, you dont have to tell them you have one...or anything about it, and its not their right to look at it or take it out of your car while your pulled over.

Oh how I wanted to say this exact same thing but I wanted the OP to be responsible and do the research himself.

Another way of putting this is Georgia Law provides that an individual shall be able to carry a firearm loaded or unloaded in any location concealed or unconcealed within their vehicle without possession of a Georgia Weapons License or have said firearm registered so long as the individual is legally able to possess such firearm and is not limited by Federal Law to carry.

And to make another thing clear.....the State of Georgia only provides one licence and that is a Georgia Firearms Licence. Georgia does not have a specific concealed weapons permit.

[95droppedhatch]

you know the best way to make sure you are good with carrying it is get your license then there is no doubt about anything. cause one cop can say one thing and another cop do something different so its not worth the hassle of a bunch of he said she said rules. id just get your license then you can carry it on yourself and your car with no problems from anyone

[Tech5]

You have to have it registered to carry it and no permit is needed to have it in the car it's gotta be unloaded and ammo sepperate from it.

There isn't any LAW demanding you to registered it in GA

[Tech5]

you know the best way to make sure you are good with carrying it is get your license then there is no doubt about anything. cause one cop can say one thing and another cop do something different so its not worth the hassle of a bunch of he said she said rules. id just get your license then you can carry it on yourself and your car with no problems from anyone


Not entirely true , But having a license is better then not to . But still there are rules and laws for us all to go by . If he is a NOOB which sounds you are to . Please look in to this site

Georgiapacking.org
Georgiacarry.org

read read read read about your rights, know your civil rights and know what and when to speak when in contact with a LEO

if you don't want to join a GREAT Sight such as these please read up on GA law SB308

and read state vs jones this will show you what can happen with a simple tag light out while having a gun in the car

[Tech5]

Oh how I wanted to say this exact same thing but I wanted the OP to be responsible and do the research himself.

Another way of putting this is Georgia Law provides that an individual shall be able to carry a firearm loaded or unloaded in any location concealed or unconcealed within their vehicle without possession of a Georgia Weapons License or have said firearm registered so long as the individual is legally able to possess such firearm and is not limited by Federal Law to carry.

And to make another thing clear.....the State of Georgia only provides one licence and that is a Georgia Firearms Licence. Georgia does not have a specific concealed weapons permit.

It's Georgia Weapons License now please read SB308

[SPOOLIN]

It's Georgia Weapons License now please read SB308

I was about to say the same thing.

[Tech5]

Anything Ruger is good shit, There is no firearms registry in GA, and yes you should get a permit ASAP.

You can have it in your car loaded without a permit as long as it is in a holster in plain view. It can be in a glove box / console but must be unloaded.

READ SB308 there isn't any holster law any more

[Tech5]

If you're going to conceal it, I'd get a baby Glock 9mm/40/.357. I had the 26, which was the baby 9mm and it shot great, held 11 in the mag, and hid nicely on my hip or ankle. Also get your permit it's under 50 bucks and oh so worth every penny. It's priceless going to Walmart or riding Marta with a loaded pistol on you.

80 bucks now in GA

[SPOOLIN]

i have hand cannons for my house, im looking for a nice .32 to carry.

[r_Senik]

80 bucks now in GA

serious?? just a year ago it was 60 bucks! damn...i need to hurry up and make my wife get one before it goes any higher.

[r_Senik]

i have hand cannons for my house, im looking for a nice .32 to carry.

kel tec p32 would be my first choice to look at.

[Browning151]

Wow at the misinformation in this thread.


Not entirely true , But having a license is better then not to . But still there are rules and laws for us all to go by . If he is a NOOB which sounds you are to . Please look in to this site

Georgiapacking.org
Georgiacarry.org

read read read read about your rights, know your civil rights and know what and when to speak when in contact with a LEO

if you don't want to join a GREAT Sight such as these please read up on GA law SB308

and read state vs jones this will show you what can happen with a simple tag light out while having a gun in the car

Best advice right there. Don't take anyone else word on laws pertaining to something that can land you in a seriously bad situation, research, read, learn and inform yourself on the laws and your rights.

[Tech5]

serious?? just a year ago it was 60 bucks! damn...i need to hurry up and make my wife get one before it goes any higher.

Sure is it changed this year and will be this price until they find another way to raise it again.

[Bacon]

That's what I meant, Tech5. As opposed to a "concealed weapons permit", I was off by one word, my mistake.

[Tech5]

That's what I meant, Tech5. As opposed to a "concealed weapons permit", I was off by one word, my mistake.

It's a Big word when talking about our 2nd Amendment rights my friend
BTW it's not a concealed permit it's a license to carry open or conceal

[Bacon]

I know it's not a concealed weapons permit, but that's what a lot of people call it.

[Tech5]

I know it's not a concealed weapons permit, but that's what a lot of people call it.

Just because people calls it one thing don't mean it's right.That's when you help educate because if we don't start educating there will be to many re-re's running around.